Lead Principal Design Engineer – UK HV Substations

First Recruitment Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Principal Design Engineer to lead a skilled engineering team focused on HV substation projects across the UK. This role involves managing engineering activities, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing technical leadership. Candidates should hold a degree in Electrical Engineering, possess relevant experience, and be proficient in tools like AutoCAD. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams are essential for this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transmission substation engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all engineering activities for projects.
• Ensure adherence to project specifications and integrity standards.
• Supervise multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Skills

Technical expertise in substation layouts & primary design

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of SSEN & SPEN standards

Proficient in MS Office

MicroStation and AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Principal Design Engineer to lead a skilled engineering team focused on HV substation projects across the UK. This role involves managing engineering activities, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing technical leadership. Candidates should hold a degree in Electrical Engineering, possess relevant experience, and be proficient in tools like AutoCAD. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams are essential for this opportunity.