Senior HV Substation Primary Design Lead (Hybrid/Remote)

Deploy Recruitment Group; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote working

Job summary

Deploy Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Senior Primary Design Engineer to lead and deliver high-quality primary engineering designs for HV substations and power infrastructure projects. The role offers hybrid or remote working while staying connected to project teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, liaise with clients and project managers, produce layouts and reports, and ensure compliance with UK and international standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant experience in primary design for HV substations (33kV-400kV).
• Knowledge of UK and international standards and utility requirements.
• Chartered engineer status or working towards it (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of primary engineering solutions for HV substations and infrastructure.
• Produce and review layouts, GA drawings, equipment specifications, and technical reports.
• Ensure designs comply with standards, client specifications, and safety requirements.
• Provide mentoring to junior engineers and review work.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and project teams throughout the lifecycle.
• Support project planning, cost estimates, and risk assessment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes and standards.

Skills

HV substation design

Electrical design leadership

Mentoring junior engineers

Stakeholder management

Technical reporting

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Deploy Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Senior Primary Design Engineer to lead and deliver high-quality primary engineering designs for HV substations and power infrastructure projects. The role offers hybrid or remote working while staying connected to project teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, liaise with clients and project managers, produce layouts and reports, and ensure compliance with UK and international standards.