Project Design Engineer

CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational engineering firm is seeking a Project Design Engineer to join on a contract basis until March 2026, with strong potential for extension. The role offers competitive compensation of up to £537.50 per day (Inside IR35). Responsibilities include developing technical specifications and managing substation layouts for 400kV to 11kV projects. Candidates must possess an HNC/HND in a relevant engineering field and have knowledge of industry standards. The position is hybrid, with primarily home-based work and occasional office meetings in Birmingham.

Qualifications

• Hold entitlement to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical specifications and material schedules for primary equipment.
• Provide substation layouts and associated detail diagrams in accordance with established UK standards.
• Check and approve project documentation.
• Produce engineering time estimates and support monthly forecasts.
• Input into design and hazard review meetings.

Skills

Knowledge of Transmission or Distribution practices

Knowledge of various relevant industry standards

Technical specification development

Education

HNC/HND in related engineering field

Job description

CK Group are recruiting for a Project Design Engineer to join a multinational, multi-industry company, on a contract basis initially till the end of March 2026 with a high likelihood of further extension.

Salary: Up to £537.50 per day (Inside IR35)

The main purpose of this contract will be to provide technical expertise in the design and installation of Substation Layouts for 400kV to 11kV substation projects.

Duties and responsibilities

• To develop technical specifications and material schedules for primary equipment
• To provide substation layouts and associated detail diagrams in accordance with established UK standards
• To check and approve project documentation
• To produce engineering time estimates and support monthly forecasts to complete.
• To input into design and hazard review meetings

Your Background

• HNC/HND in related engineering field
• Knowledge of Transmission or Distribution practices (400kV to 11 kV)
• Knowledge of various relevant industry standards including National Grid / SSE / SPEN / DNO requirements

Our client is a multinational company in a range of industries including renewable energy.

The role is hybrid, primarily home-based with occasional meetings at the Birmingham office.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference in all correspondence.

This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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