Mechanical Design Engineer

RPS Group Plc; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a HV Design Engineer to work on 132kV Substation projects in the Renewable Energy sector. The role involves hands-on design, producing Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), cable schedules, and layout schematics. Ideal candidates will have relevant design experience and familiarity with telecoms, rigging, and electrical schematics. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

life assurance

career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel and hold a full UK driving licence.
• Experience in telecoms design, with knowledge of VMO2/VF processes.
• Technical knowledge in rigging and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in client forecasting and ensure timely deliverables.
• Conduct site surveys and collaborate with clients and third parties.
• Produce detailed design solutions, drawings, and supporting documentation.

Skills

telecoms design

AutoCAD

MS Office

structural design best practices

site surveying

Job description

HV Design Engineer – 132kV Substation (Renewable Energy)

I am working with an established ICP client that is in need of a HV Design Engineer to work on 132kV Substation projects in the Renewable Energy sector. The role requires hands‑on design, producing SLDs, cable schedules and layout schematics.

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• Support project teams in client forecasting and ensure timely deliverables.
• Attend internal progress meetings and manage workload priorities.
• Conduct site surveys, collaborate with clients and third parties, ensure compliance with H&S regulations.
• Create detailed design solutions, drawings and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with CAD, structural and electrical teams for quality checks and final designs.
• Instruct proposals to CAD technicians with clear instructions, supporting data.
• Produce supporting H&S documentation in accordance with CDM.

Qualifications & Skills (Circet)

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Experience in telecoms design, preferably in the VMO2/VF with knowledge of Cornerstone design processes.
• Technical knowledge in rigging, electrical schematics and structural best practices.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office; engineering qualifications appreciated.
• Knowledge of structural best practice in design.
• Site experience of surveying rooftops, greenfield and street works sites.
• Knowledge of the latest ICNIRP compliance guidance.

Benefits & Diversity (Circet)

Competitive salary and benefits package includes 25 days annual leave, life assurance, Employee Assistance Programmes, career development opportunities, mentoring, pathway programmes and corporate social responsibility initiatives. The organisation is inclusive and welcomes all applications.

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