Senior Engineer - Substation Primary Design HV

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Engineer in Substation Primary Design. This exciting role offers the chance to work on flagship projects, delivering detailed turnkey designs for key clients across the UK. You will be part of a diverse team that values innovation and encourages ownership in decision-making. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to inclusivity, this position provides a unique opportunity to see your projects come to life through the full design lifecycle. Be part of a legacy of engineering excellence and help shape the future of energy infrastructure.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan

Life assurance scheme

25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave

Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)

Flexible working

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Professional development

Qualifications

• Demonstrable design experience on transmission networks is essential.
• Experience in HV Substation design and dynamic force calculations required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and consistency of team's output in drawings and documents.
• Manage project deliverables through a robust checking process.

Skills

Design experience on transmission networks

HV Substation design

Dynamic force calculations

Developing single line diagrams

CDM obligations fulfillment

Job description

Senior Engineer - Substation Primary Design HV

Ref 76834 Vacancy title Senior Engineer - Substation Primary Design HV

Function(s): Design, Engineering

Contract type: Full time permanent

Region: National

Location(s): London, Warwick, Manchester, Derby, Motherwell

Baker Hicks have grown rapidly in the Transmission & Distribution sector over the last ten years and have been successful in winning a number of major projects within the UK. As the demand to deliver exceptional engineering design from our clients continues to grow, an opportunity has arisen for a Senior Substation Primary Design Engineer.

This role will be reporting to the Discipline Lead – HV and will be responsible for ensuring the quality and consistency of the team's output in the production and control of drawings and technical documents.

You will manage the production of project deliverables through a robust checking process, as well as support the CAD technicians with the development of drawings and support the actual delivery of the outputs.

You will also work with the Power Sector Director to assist during the bid process in order to secure further work.

About You

• You will have demonstrable design experience on transmission networks.
• You will be enthusiastic and able to operate in a diverse team and work without full-time supervision.
• You will have experience in HV Substation design.
• You will have National Grid or Scottish & Southern Electricity experience.
• Must have experience in Dynamic force calcs (rigid and flexible busbar calcs).
• Experience in developing single line diagrams, plans and elevations for a substation and developing equipment specifications.
• Able to fulfill CDM obligations (regulations, risk assessments etc).

Why this role?

• You will form part of a team that is a trusted partner for some of the UK's key clients, delivering detailed and complex turnkey designs.
• You will work on flagship, high-profile projects - some of the most exciting in the UK with the ability to see your projects come to life through the full design lifecycle.
• You will be joining a diverse, established team with a varied background of skills and expertise, who value new ideas and welcome innovative solutions. You are encouraged to take ownership and have freedom in decision-making.
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will have links into the wider network of engineers within the business to learn and grow.

About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach.

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

Benefits

• Company car or cash allowance.
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan.
• Life assurance scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave.
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc).
• Flexible working.
• Family friendly policies.
• Employee assistance.
• Professional development.

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.