Senior Electrical Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading UK utility contractor is seeking a Senior HV Plant Engineer to oversee primary plant designs for National Grid and other substation projects. This role offers flexible working and ownership of high-profile energy initiatives. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering and significant experience in substation designs, with a focus on 132kV-400kV. This position involves client interfacing, technical governance, and mentoring junior engineers, contributing directly to impactful energy projects.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Impactful projects

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Significant UK experience delivering primary substation designs at 132kV-400kV.
• Strong working knowledge of UK National Grid and Transmission Operator standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end primary HV plant design packages.
• Provide technical governance for designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with teams.

Skills

Leadership in design

Technical governance

Mentoring

Client communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

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.