Principal Design Engineer

Principal Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer

Are you a Senior or Principal HV Design Engineer looking for a long-term, high-impact contract with a leading engineering consultancy?

In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.

We are seeking an experienced Principal Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer to lead technical delivery and team development on major electricity transmission projects.

Role Overview:

• Role: Principal Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer
• Location: Glasgow (Office/Hybrid options also available in Leeds, Birmingham, or Epsom)
• Duration: 12 Months
• Rate: Up to £90- £95/hr (Inside IR35 / Umbrella)
• Clearance: Must hold or be eligible for BPSS security clearance

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for high-voltage (HV) transmission substation projects, ensuring full compliance and technical integrity.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Line manage, mentor, and support the career development of junior and mid-level engineers.
• Design & Quality Assurance: Review and assure HV plant layouts, earthing designs, interlocking schemes, busbar calculations, and technical specifications.
• Tender & Bid Management: Act as tender manager for HV plant packages, reviewing technical offers to deliver competitive, compliant submissions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Chair design and hazard review meetings, coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams, and attend site visits, FAT, and SAT as required.

Key Requirements:

• Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience); Chartered Engineer status (or actively working towards it).
• HV Expertise: Proven track record in primary plant design for substations (UK grid standards knowledge strongly preferred).
• Leadership: Demonstrated experience managing engineering teams, resourcing, and technical quality control.
• Standards: Strong working knowledge of electrical codes and standards (IEC, IEEE, National Grid standards). xwzovoh
• Clearance: Active BPSS clearance

How to Apply

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