Principal Electrical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is looking for a Principal Primary Design Engineer for their Power Transmission & Distribution division. The role includes leading HV substation projects, overseeing design teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations while supporting professional development.

Benefits

Support for professional development and career progression

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work on significant energy infrastructure projects

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in HV substation primary plant design.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations, CDAE or TP141 qualified preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of HV Primary Engineering designs for substation projects.
• Approve design deliverables including SLDs, layouts, earthing designs.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to engineers and technicians.

Skills

Leadership

HV substation primary plant design

BIM tools

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership

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.