Principal Design Engineer

AndersElite; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Remote; GBP 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Principal Design Engineer for a contract role that focuses on the design of control and protection systems for substations up to 400kV. This position requires strong UK industry knowledge, particularly with National Grid, and involves significant interaction with project teams and suppliers to ensure seamless delivery and compliance with engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in the UK industry, preferably with National Grid.
• Overall design and specification of electrical power systems.
• Proven ability in calculations demonstrating integrity of designs.

Responsibilities

• Engineer control and protection designs for electrical substation projects.
• Co-ordinate with project managers and suppliers to meet contract requirements.
• Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Liaising with customers

Liaising with suppliers

Design of electrical power systems

Calculations for design integrity

TP141 Settings experience

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering or higher

Job description

Principal Design Engineer - (Substations Protection & Control) – Contract Role (12 Months) – Remote - £90 per hour Umbrella Pay

Overview

The main function of the role is to engineer the control and protection designs for electrical substation projects up to a voltage of 400kV. This can include works on new substations, refurbishments, extensions etc

The role also includes the General, Planning and Procurement responsibilities as detailed below for delivery of substation projects.

Planning Responsibilities:

Upon contract award, liaise and co-ordinate contract requirements with Project Manager, customer, external suppliers and other Departments at earliest opportunity

Establish Design content of work package and the Design resource to achieve the required time scales, via development of detail engineering design plans.

Effectively control, update and report on progress throughout contract life, giving estimates to complete and highlight potential resource problems to Design Manager / Project Manager

Procurement Responsibilities:

Co-ordinate with other Departments as necessary to specify and quantify equipment / material to achieve greatest benefit to the company

Report variations in the Contract Scope of Work to the Design Manager / Project Manager, indicate implications and only proceed with these variations following verbal / written approval from the Project Manager

Prepare instructions for all materials and special tools required for site and pass this information to the Project Manager

Specify any specific test certificates and/or operations & maintenance manuals as part of technical spec and/or purchase order requisition

Design Responsibilities:

Identify all relevant standards and Customer requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant National / International Standards and legislation, and contract specification

Design work to be undertaken with due regard to Health, Safety & Environmental Procedures and production of Designer Risk Assessments, as necessary, to fulfil the Company’s obligations in compliance with current CDM regulations.

Examine contract documentation and establish the Company’s scope of work including termination boundaries. Where this differs with the tendered contract requirement then these differences should be highlighted to the Project Manager

Attend and contribute to Design Review / Contract Close-out Meetings, ensuring that appropriate items are actioned in a timely manner

Liaise with Engineers, Designers and Draughtspersons on drawings requirements.

Initiate the preparation of all required drawings and approve all drawings to be submitted for customer / sub-contractor interface

In conjunction with other Engineering Services Departments, prepare Installation and Commissioning packages, in a timely manner as dictated by the Site Installation & Commissioning Schedule

Prepare special Test Specifications and Procedures for the Inspection and Test Department

Receive “As Installed” site drawings and documentation and liaise with other Engineering Services Departments to ensure accurate final records are prepared and submitted to client in line with the requirements of the contract specification

The candidate (Person Specification)

Education : HNC in Electrical Engineering or higher.

Experience : Liaising with customers and suppliers
: UK industry experience and preferably National Grid.
: Overall design and specification of electrical power systems and associated power system components
: Calculations to demonstrate integrity of designs
: Desirable – TP141 Settings experience

Job Info

Job Title:

Principal Design Engineer

Company:

AndersElite

Location:

Luton, Bedfordshire

Posted:

Closes:

Jul 27th 2025

Sector:

Construction

Contract:

Contract

Hours:

Full Time

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