Senior HV Substation Primary Design Engineer(Hybrid/Remote)

Deploy Recruitment Group; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote working options

Career development opportunities

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Deploy Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Senior Primary Design Engineer to lead and deliver high-quality primary designs for HV substations and power infrastructure projects. You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with project managers and clients, and ensure designs meet standards and safety requirements across UK/International utilities.

The role offers hybrid or remote working options, with clear career progression and exposure to major infrastructure and energy transition

Qualifications

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

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

Lead design tasks

Stakeholder management

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Deploy Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Senior Primary Design Engineer to lead and deliver high-quality primary designs for HV substations and power infrastructure projects. You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with project managers and clients, and ensure designs meet standards and safety requirements across UK/International utilities.

The role offers hybrid or remote working options, with clear career progression and exposure to major infrastructure and energy transition