Senior Primary Design Engineer — HV Substations (Hybrid)

Deploy Recruitment Group; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote working options

Career development

Job summary

Deploy Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Senior Primary Design Engineer to lead high-quality HV substation designs within major power projects. You will mentor junior engineers, liaise with project managers and clients, and ensure deliverables meet safety and standards requirements.

The role offers hybrid or remote working options, with the opportunity to contribute to energy transition projects and gain exposure to major infrastructure programs within a FTSE 250 environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead design tasks for HV substations (33kV-400kV)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Mentor and develop junior engineers
• Chartered status or working towards Chartered Engineer is desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of primary engineering solutions for HV substations and related infrastructure
• Produce layouts, GA drawings, equipment specifications and technical reports
• Ensure designs meet standards, client specs and safety requirements
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
• Interface with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders
• Support project planning, cost estimates and risk assessments
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes and standards

Skills

Lead design tasks

Stakeholder management

Mentoring juniors

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Deploy Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Senior Primary Design Engineer to lead high-quality HV substation designs within major power projects. You will mentor junior engineers, liaise with project managers and clients, and ensure deliverables meet safety and standards requirements.

The role offers hybrid or remote working options, with the opportunity to contribute to energy transition projects and gain exposure to major infrastructure programs within a FTSE 250 environment.