Senior HV Primary Design Engineer - Remote/Hybrid

Deploy Recruitment Group; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work options

Job summary

Deploy Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Senior Primary Design Engineer to lead high-quality primary engineering designs for HV substations and power infrastructure projects. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.

This role is available on a hybrid or remote basis, offering flexibility while remaining closely connected to project teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant experience in primary design within HV substations (33kV-400kV).
• Chartered or working towards Chartered Engineer status is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of primary engineering solutions for HV substations and associated infrastructure.
• Produce and review primary design deliverables including layouts, GA drawings, equipment specifications, and technical reports.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, client specifications, and safety requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, checking, and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project planning, cost estimates, and risk assessment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes and standards.

Skills

HV substation design

Design leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical reporting

Mentoring

UK/International standards knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (desirable)

Tools

GA drawings tools

Documentation software

Job description

Deploy Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Senior Primary Design Engineer to lead high-quality primary engineering designs for HV substations and power infrastructure projects. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.

This role is available on a hybrid or remote basis, offering flexibility while remaining closely connected to project teams and clients.