Primary Design Engineer

Deploy Recruitment Group; Bradley Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work

Career development

Job summary

Deploy Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Primary Design Engineer to lead HV substation primary designs and manage technical delivery across projects. You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with project managers and clients, and ensure designs meet safety and standards requirements.

The role offers hybrid or remote working options and opportunities to contribute to major infrastructure and energy transition initiatives within a FTSE 250 environment.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant HV substations primary design experience (33kV-400kV).
• Knowledge of UK and international standards for utility projects.
• Proven ability to lead design tasks and review others' work.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of primary engineering solutions for HV substations.
• Produce and review layouts, GA drawings, equipment specs, and reports.
• Ensure designs meet standards, client specs, and safety requirements.
• Mentor and check junior engineers' work.
• Interface with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders throughout projects.
• Support planning, cost estimates and risk assessments.
• Contribute to design process improvements and standards.

Skills

Design leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring juniors

Project delivery

Technical writing

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status desirable

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Primary Design Engineer to lead and deliver high-quality primary engineering designs for HV substations and power infrastructure projects. Working for the specialist power engineering arm of a FTSE 250 company, you will play a key role in technical delivery, mentoring junior engineers, and working closely with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.

This role is available on a hybrid or remote basis, offering flexibility while remaining closely connected to project teams and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of primary engineering solutions for HV substations and associated infrastructure
• Produce and review primary design deliverables including layouts, GA drawings, equipment specifications, and technical reports
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, client specifications, and safety requirements
• Provide technical guidance, checking, and mentoring to junior engineers
• Interface with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Support project planning, cost estimates, and risk assessment
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes and standards

About You

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Significant experience in primary design within HV substations (e.g. 33kV-400kV)
• Strong knowledge of UK / international standards and utility requirements
• Proven ability to lead design tasks and review the work of others
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Chartered or working towards Chartered Engineer status (desirable)

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid / remote working options
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Exposure to major infrastructure and energy transition projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment, under the leadership of a supportive and inspiring manager

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career, we'd love to hear from you.

*salary based on skills and experience required for the role