Senior Primary Design Engineer - HV Substations (Hybrid/Remote)

Deploy Recruitment Group; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; 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. The role supports mentoring junior engineers and collaborates with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.

Hybrid/remote options available to stay closely connected with project teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, extensive HV substations experience (33kV-400kV), and a solid grasp of

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.

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

Mentoring

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

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. The role supports mentoring junior engineers and collaborates with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.

Hybrid/remote options available to stay closely connected with project teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, extensive HV substations experience (33kV-400kV), and a solid grasp of