Senior HV Substation Primary Design Engineer - Hybrid/Remote

Deploy Recruitment Group; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / remote working options

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 related power infrastructure in the UK. You will mentor junior engineers and work closely with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams in a hybrid or remote setup.

The role covers design and development of primary engineering solutions, production and review of layouts, GA drawings and equipment specifications, ensuring

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant HV primary design experience (33kV–400kV).
• Knowledge of UK and international electrical standards.
• Ability to lead design tasks and review others' work.
• Excellent communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Chartered status or working towards Chartered Engineer (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of primary engineering solutions for HV substations.
• Produce and review layouts, GA drawings, equipment specs, and reports.
• Ensure designs meet standards, client specs and safety requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Interface with clients, contractors and project teams throughout projects.
• Support project planning, cost estimates and risk assessment.
• Contribute to process and standard improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

HV design experience

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

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 related power infrastructure in the UK. You will mentor junior engineers and work closely with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams in a hybrid or remote setup.

The role covers design and development of primary engineering solutions, production and review of layouts, GA drawings and equipment specifications, ensuring