Senior HV Substation Design Engineer — Remote UK

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

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.