Lead HV Substation Design Engineer (Primary Plant)

Advance TRS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance TRS is seeking a Principal Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer to provide senior technical leadership across major electricity transmission projects in the UK. You will lead FEED and detailed design, manage teams, engage clients and drive tender activities.

The role requires strong HV substation experience, bid/risk assessment, and travel to client sites. Chartered status or working towards it is expected; a degree in Electrical Engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven transmission substation experience in the UK or internationally.
• Strong FEED and detailed design experience.
• Experience managing technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of HV equipment and substation design.
• Experience preparing bids and cost estimates.
• Strong knowledge of IEC/IEEE standards.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered status.
• Willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for transmission substation projects.
• Provide technical authority and assurance for HV primary plant design.
• Review HV layouts, elevations and equipment arrangements.
• Review earthing designs and technical reports.
• Review HV busbar calculations.
• Review HV equipment specifications.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, standards and project requirements.
• Line manage engineers and provide mentoring and career development.
• Support recruitment, resource planning and workforce development.
• Identify training and capability requirements.
• Develop junior and senior engineering capability within the team.
• Coordinate with Primary, Secondary, Civil & Structural and Project Management teams.
• Manage interfaces with subcontractors, suppliers and manufacturers.
• Chair Design Review and Hazard Review meetings.
• Attend client meetings, site visits, FAT and SAT activities where required.
• Manage technical issues and competing project priorities.

Skills

Technical leadership

Team management

Client engagement

Project delivery

Tender management

Business development

FEED design

HV primary plant

Equipment review

Electrical engineering

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Advance TRS is seeking a Principal Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer to provide senior technical leadership across major electricity transmission projects in the UK. You will lead FEED and detailed design, manage teams, engage clients and drive tender activities.

The role requires strong HV substation experience, bid/risk assessment, and travel to client sites. Chartered status or working towards it is expected; a degree in Electrical Engineering is required.