Senior HV Substation Primary Design Engineer - Hybrid

Deploy Recruitment Group; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote options

Career progression

Professional development

Major project exposure

Supportive team leadership

Job summary

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

The role supports hybrid or remote working within the UK, with opportunities for professional development and exposure to major infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in primary design within HV substations (e.g. 33kV-400kV).
• Strong knowledge of UK / international standards and utility requirements.
• Proven ability to lead design tasks and review the work of others.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Chartered or working towards Chartered Engineer status (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 design

Substation design

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered status desirable

Job description

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

The role supports hybrid or remote working within the UK, with opportunities for professional development and exposure to major infrastructure projects.