Principal Substation Primary Design Engineer & Team Lead

Electus Recruitment; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in engineering is looking for a Principal Substation Primary Design Engineer & Team Lead to take ownership of complex substation projects. You will lead a high-performing team and drive design decisions in a hybrid work environment. Essential qualifications include primary substation design experience and proven team leadership. Benefits include competitive salary, flexible holidays, and professional development support.

Benefits

Market-competitive pay

Flexible holiday options

Professional development support

Qualifications

• British legal right to work in the UK.
• Proven team leadership experience.
• Consultancy or client-facing project exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead FEED and detailed design of HV substation projects.
• Manage and mentor a technical engineering team.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and suppliers to deliver seamless project outcomes.
• Review and assure design quality across multiple workstreams.

Skills

Primary substation design experience

Strong stakeholder communication and management skills

Knowledge of electrical codes and standards (IEC/IEEE)

Bid and cost estimate preparation experience

Education

Chartered Engineer or working towards

Job description

Principal Substation Primary Design Engineer & Team Lead

Take ownership of complex substation projects, shaping technical solutions and leading a high-performing team. Drive design decisions and progress your career in a hybrid work environment.

What you will need

• British legal right to work in the UK
• Primary substation design experience
• Consultancy or client-facing project exposure
• Proven team leadership experience

Salary and rewards

Permanent role with a competitive salary, defined contribution pension including generous employer contribution.

What you will be doing

• Lead FEED and detailed design of HV substation projects
• Manage and mentor a technical engineering team
• Coordinate with stakeholders and suppliers to deliver seamless project outcomes
• Review and assure design quality across multiple workstreams

Skills and background

• Chartered Engineer or working towards
• Knowledge of electrical codes and standards (IEC/IEEE)
• Bid and cost estimate preparation experience
• Strong stakeholder communication and management skills

Benefits and balance

You will enjoy practical benefits including market‑competitive pay, flexible holiday options, and professional development support.

Where you will be based

Glasgow, hybrid working pattern.

This is a permanent role.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.