Senior Electrical Engineer

Turner Lovell; Remote; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK utility infrastructure contractor is seeking a Senior HV Plant Engineer to lead primary plant designs for major transmission projects across the UK. You'll be responsible for the end-to-end design process, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This position offers flexible working options and the opportunity to make a direct impact on energy and renewables projects. If you have significant experience in substation design and excellent communication skills, this could be the right role for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Impact on high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Significant UK experience delivering primary substation designs at 132kV-400kV.
• Strong working knowledge of UK National Grid and Transmission Operator standards and practices.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary coordination and manage multiple design workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end primary HV plant design packages.
• Provide technical governance by reviewing internal and third-party designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with various teams.
• Interface with clients as the subject matter expert.
• Support procurement by preparing technical specifications.

Skills

Technical governance

Mentoring junior engineers

Client engagement

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Senior HV Plant Engineer

Location

Remote, UK Wide

Salary

up to £75,000 (based on experience)

Position

Permanent

Turner Lovell are working with a leading UK utility infrastructure contractor to find a Senior HV Plant Engineer who will play a role in delivering and overseeing primary plant designs for National Grid and other transmission and distribution substation projects across the UK (33kV–400kV).

This is a great opportunity to enjoy flexible working, take ownership of your work, and make a direct impact on high-profile energy and renewables projects. You’ll be joining long-term frameworks involving new substations, network upgrades, and grid connection projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end primary HV plant design packages (concept through to construction delivery), including single-line development, primary layouts, and equipment selection and specification.
• Provide technical governance by reviewing, approving, and signing off internal and third-party designs for accuracy, compliance, and constructability.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with protection and control, civil, cables, and project delivery teams.
• Interface with clients and stakeholders, representing the contractor as the subject matter expert for primary plant design.
• Support procurement activities by preparing technical specifications, evaluating supplier bids, and reviewing manufacturer drawings and documentation.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Significant UK experience delivering primary substation designs at 132kV-400kV (AIS or GIS).
• Strong working knowledge of UK National Grid and Transmission Operator standards and practices.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary coordination, mentor engineers, and manage multiple design workstreams to deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with a track record of successful client and stakeholder engagement.

If this sounds like your next step, please apply or contact Anusha Gopalan ([e-mail] / 020 4602 7660) for more information.