Principal Electrical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Primary Design Engineer to lead HV substation projects in their Power Transmission & Distribution division. This role entails overseeing design teams, influencing energy infrastructure technical direction, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. If you're a forward-thinking design engineer ready to take on significant projects, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Support for professional development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in HV substation primary plant design.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership.
• Proficient in AIS/GIS substation layouts up to 400kV.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of HV Primary Engineering designs for substation projects.
• Approve key design deliverables including layouts and calculations.
• Collaborate with project managers and other engineering teams.

Skills

Leadership

HV Design

Technical Oversight

Collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM 360

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? Leeds, Newcastle, or Westhill | Full-time | 37.5 hrs/week

? Contract Position | Senior Grade

A leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Primary Design Engineer to join their Power Transmission & Distribution division. This role offers the opportunity to lead major HV substation projects (up to 400kV), manage design teams, and influence the technical direction of high-impact energy infrastructure across the UK.

? The Role:

The successful candidate will:

• Lead the delivery of HV Primary Engineering designs for substation projects.
• Approve key design deliverables including SLDs, layouts, earthing designs, and SC force calculations.
• Ensure designs meet all client specifications, industry standards, and safety legislation (including CDM regulations).
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to engineers and technicians.
• Collaborate with project managers, civil, protection, and cabling teams to ensure seamless design integration.
• Contribute to project planning, resource allocation, and procurement support.

? Candidate Profile:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in HV substation primary plant design.
• Proficient in AIS/GIS substation layouts up to 400kV.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and ideally CDAE or TP141 qualified.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing design teams.
• Familiarity with BIM tools (e.g., BIM 360) is an advantage.

? What's on Offer:

• Opportunity to work on nationally significant energy infrastructure projects.
• Clear technical leadership role within a respected engineering division.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Support for professional development and career progression.

? Interested?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong, forward-thinking design engineer ready to step into a strategic and influential role. To find out more or apply, please get in touch with the recruitment team today.