Senior Substation (HV Plant) Design Engineer

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Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer

Locations: Birmingham, Epsom, Glasgow or Leeds

Rate: £60 per hour

IR35: Inside IR35

Duration: Minimum 12 Months

We are recruiting multiple Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineers to support major UK transmission and distribution projects.

The role will focus on FEED and Detailed Design for HV substations across large‑scale energy infrastructure programmes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver and review HV Primary Plant designs, including:
  • HV layouts and elevations
  • Earthing designs
  • Busbar calculations
  • Maintenance access drawings
  • Technical specifications for HV plant equipment
  • Provide technical leadership on FEED and Detailed Design projects
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and subcontractors
  • Support technical reviews, tenders and client meetings
  • Attend design reviews and site visits where required

Requirements

  • Strong experience in HV Primary Plant / Substation design
  • Transmission or distribution project experience, ideally up to 400kV
  • Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or similar
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Additional Information

  • Minimum three days per week office/client site attendance
  • Expenses available where applicable
  • Immediate starts available

Only suitable for candidates eligible to work in the UK.

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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer

Locations: Birmingham, Epsom, Glasgow or Leeds

Rate: £60 per hour

IR35: Inside IR35

Duration: Minimum 12 Months

We are recruiting multiple Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineers to support major UK transmission and distribution projects.

The role will focus on FEED and Detailed Design for HV substations across large‑scale energy infrastructure programmes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver and review HV Primary Plant designs, including:
  • HV layouts and elevations
  • Earthing designs
  • Busbar calculations
  • Maintenance access drawings
  • Technical specifications for HV plant equipment
  • Provide technical leadership on FEED and Detailed Design projects
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and subcontractors
  • Support technical reviews, tenders and client meetings
  • Attend design reviews and site visits where required

Requirements

  • Strong experience in HV Primary Plant / Substation design
  • Transmission or distribution project experience, ideally up to 400kV
  • Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or similar
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Additional Information

  • Minimum three days per week office/client site attendance
  • Expenses available where applicable
  • Immediate starts available

Only suitable for candidates eligible to work in the UK.

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Posted: May 17th, 2026