Primary Design Manager

GE Vernova, Inc.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Grid Solutions seeks a senior engineer to lead HV substation design for UK projects. You will coordinate remote global engineering teams, deliver primary plant designs for AIS, GIS, and HVDC, and develop integrated 3D models with CAD/BIM tools.

Expect involvement in tender and execution phases, vendor review, and ensuring regulatory compliance (CDM 2015). You will mentor junior engineers and liaise with clients and stakeholders to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical /Power/Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong experience in HV substation design.
• Strong knowledge of UK Transmission (NG, SSE, SPEN, NGED, UKPN, etc.) standards.
• Proficiency in CAD and awareness of BIM/3D tools (Revit, Navisworks) advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in substation design across tender and execution phases.
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and safe-by-design principles.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate remote global engineering teams within the GE Vernova Global Engineering Centre.
• Ensure high-quality and timely delivery of engineering outputs.
• Lead and deliver primary plant designs for HV/EHV substations (AIS, GIS, HVDC as applicable).
• Develop and review a fully integrated 3D model and associated drawings.
• Review and approve vendor drawings and specifications for project alignment.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations including CDM 2015.
• Collaborate with civil, protection & control, and system studies teams for integrated design.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and support to junior engineers.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and suppliers to resolve technical queries.
• Ensure quality assurance and design governance throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

HV substation design

UK transmission standards

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Electrical/Power/Mechanical Eng

Tools

CAD

Revit

Navisworks

BIM

Job description

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate remote global engineering teams within the GE Vernova Global Engineering Centre
• Ensure high-quality and timely delivery of engineering outputs.
• Lead and deliver primary plant designs for HV/EHV substations (AIS, GIS, and HVDC as applicable) in accordance with standards.
• Develop and review a fully integrated 3D model, general arrangement drawings, section drawings, and layout designs
• Review and approve vendor drawings and specifications, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable national regulations, example for UK Health & Safety regulations (CDM 2015).
• Apply best practices in design for safety and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with other functions including civil, protection & control, and system studies, valves, building services teams for fully integrated substation design.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and support to junior engineers.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and suppliers to resolve technical queries.
• Ensure quality assurance and design governance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Electrical /Power/ Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong experience in HV substation design.
• Strong knowledge of UK Transmission (NG, SSE, SPEN, NGED, UKPN, etc.) and Distribution standards.
• Proficiency in CAD and awareness of BIM/3D tools (Revit, Navisworks) advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in substation design covering both tender and execution phases.
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and safe-by-design principles.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage clients and stakeholders.

The North Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) team delivers a wide range of turnkey high voltage AC and DC transmission projects to its Customers in the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia.

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

About GE Grid Solutions

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why We Come To Work

At GE Vernova, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition

Relocation Assistance Provided

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