Senior Primary Design Engineer - HV Substations (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / remote working options

Job summary

Deploy Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Primary Design Engineer to lead high-quality primary engineering designs for HV substations and power infrastructure. You will mentor junior engineers and work closely with project managers, clients and multidisciplinary teams.

The role enables hybrid or remote working options, offering flexibility while maintaining strong links to project teams and clients. This is a senior position with exposure to major infrastructure and energy transition projects.

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.
• Proven ability to lead design tasks and review the work of others.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• 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

HV Substations

Electrical Engineering

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Deploy Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Primary Design Engineer to lead high-quality primary engineering designs for HV substations and power infrastructure. You will mentor junior engineers and work closely with project managers, clients and multidisciplinary teams.

The role enables hybrid or remote working options, offering flexibility while maintaining strong links to project teams and clients. This is a senior position with exposure to major infrastructure and energy transition projects.