Senior HV Substation Electrical Engineer – Lead Design

Russell Taylor Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus up to 15%

Pension scheme

Healthcare

Birthday day off

Learning & development

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Senior / Principal Primary Electrical Engineer in Glasgow. You will lead HV substation electrical packages from feasibility through handover, ensuring design quality and compliance with UK standards while coordinating with multi-discipline teams.

The role offers hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home, a salary up to £80,000, and a clear route for progression. A strong development ethos and client-facing exposure are provided.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Typically 10+ years in HV primary plant or substation design with responsibility on complex projects.
• Strong understanding of UK transmission and distribution engineering practices, standards and design assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead primary electrical packages for HV substations from feasibility and concept through detailed design, construction support and handover.
• Develop primary plant arrangements, equipment layouts, specifications, schematics and clearances.
• Advise on the selection and integration of transformers, switchgear, busbars, cables and instrument transformers.
• Apply UK transmission and distribution standards, National Grid requirements and client specifications.
• Oversee technical quality, design interfaces, risk and buildability.
• Carry out technical checking, verification and approvals.
• Give day-to-day technical direction to engineers and designers, and coach colleagues.
• Work closely with protection and control, civil and structural, project management and quality teams.
• Build relationships with clients and contractors, and support bids, proposals and estimates.
• Find ways to improve engineering processes, digital tools and standardisation.

Job description

Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Senior / Principal Primary Electrical Engineer in Glasgow. You will lead HV substation electrical packages from feasibility through handover, ensuring design quality and compliance with UK standards while coordinating with multi-discipline teams.

The role offers hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home, a salary up to £80,000, and a clear route for progression. A strong development ethos and client-facing exposure are provided.