Lead HV Substation Secondary Design Engineer

Real Staffing Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

Real Staffing Group seeks a Lead Secondary Engineer in Glasgow to head a skilled team on HV/EHV substation projects. You will drive project and tender engineering, ensuring interfaces, design packages, and site compliance meet SSEN/SPEN standards.

The role requires chartered engineer status, extensive substation experience, and strong leadership to coordinate with internal/external partners and remote teams. Hybrid working and travel are involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Extensive substation engineering experience in utilities, esp. transmission design.
• Knowledge of SSEN & SPEN requirements and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all secondary engineering activities from start to As-Built with QA/QC & HSSE.
• Coordinate with internal/external teams, partners and suppliers on designs.
• Review P&C design packages per NG/ET/SR188 and attest to design compliance.
• Develop DESIGN packages, DID/FDS, and support audits and change management.
• Lead procurement technicals and prepare tender documentation.
• Travel up to 25% domestically/internationally and work on-site when required.

Skills

CEng status

Strong communication

MS Office

Substation design

Interface engineering

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in electrical engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Real Staffing Group seeks a Lead Secondary Engineer in Glasgow to head a skilled team on HV/EHV substation projects. You will drive project and tender engineering, ensuring interfaces, design packages, and site compliance meet SSEN/SPEN standards.

The role requires chartered engineer status, extensive substation experience, and strong leadership to coordinate with internal/external partners and remote teams. Hybrid working and travel are involved.