Senior Primary Design Engineer – HV Substations (Hybrid)

Deploy Recruitment Group; Cumbernauld; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid/Remote options

Career progression

Exposure to major projects

Supportive team environment

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 and collaborate with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams within a FTSE 250 company environment.

This role is available on a hybrid or remote basis, offering flexibility while remaining closely connected to project teams and clients.

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

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project delivery

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 power infrastructure projects. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams within a FTSE 250 company environment.

This role is available on a hybrid or remote basis, offering flexibility while remaining closely connected to project teams and clients.