Senior HV Substation Primary Design Engineer - Hybrid/Remote

Deploy Recruitment Group; Hawton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role offers hybrid or remote working arrangements within a FTSE 250 environment, delivering technical leadership on major projects and supporting design standard improvements.

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.
• 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

Lead design tasks

Mentoring junior engineers

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project delivery

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

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

The role offers hybrid or remote working arrangements within a FTSE 250 environment, delivering technical leadership on major projects and supporting design standard improvements.