Grid & Primary Design Manager

TN United Kingdom; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Grid & Primary Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in Middlesbrough. This role involves overseeing critical substation projects, ensuring high standards in design and execution. The company values work-life balance and offers a supportive environment where your contributions are recognized and celebrated. With a strong focus on professional development and an attractive benefits package, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the electricity distribution sector while enjoying a fulfilling career. If you are passionate about engineering and ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity awaits you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company vehicle

Employee rewards portal

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Expertise in primary substation design (11kV to 132 kV).
• Experience in planning and commissioning of 132kV substation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects from concept to commissioning.
• Work on critical grid and primary substation projects.

Skills

Primary substation design expertise

Electrical engineering design practices

Knowledge of CDM regulations

Experience with Etap and DigSilent

Power Transformer Design awareness

Education

HNC level qualification in a relevant subject

Tools

Etap

DigSilent

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Grid & Primary Design Manager, Middlesbrough

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Client:

ENWL

Location:

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

At Electricity North West (Construction and Maintenance) Limited, we’re committed to creating a sense of belonging for our colleagues. We are an organisation that cares about your work-life balance and puts family and well-being first. We want our people to have rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work and giving 100%. We are a tight team who work well together and celebrate together, working hard with integrity and we treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Our role

To enable us to fully deliver our projects we are looking for an experienced Lead Grid & Primary Design Engineer to work Client side on projects from initial concept and feasibility through to procurement specification, construction and commissioning. You will be working on critical grid and primary substation projects on private Networks with our customers.

What we’re looking for

• HNC level qualification in a relevant subject;
• Expertise in primary substation design (11kV to 132 kV including plant specification) in a lead role;
• Awareness and understanding of Power Transformer Design and procurement;
• Experience with electrical engineering design and practices and have good knowledge of the electricity distribution business in a lead role;
• Experience of CDM regulations relating to utility projects;
• Experience in planning, design and commissioning of 132kV substation projects and 132kV private customer connections;
• Working knowledge and experience of Etap and DigSilent (or similar software);
• A full UK driving licence and willing to travel where required.

What we’re offering

As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:

• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Company vehicle
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme and opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at [emailprotected] or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2)

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.