Primary Principal Design Engineer

Location: Remote (with optional offices in Leeds, Newcastle, or Westhill)
Function: Power T&D – Design
Grade: D | Hours: 37.5 per week

Lead the delivery of HV Primary Design for AIS and GIS substations up to 400kV. You'll guide a team of engineers to produce safe, compliant, and high-quality designs—working remotely with flexibility to visit offices or sites as needed. Act as a key technical authority supporting design, planning, and project execution.

• Oversee substation primary plant design deliverables: SLDs, layouts, earthing, SC force calcs, etc.

• Act as TP137 CDAE / SR188 LCDAE on National Grid and similar projects.

• Ensure all designs meet customer specs, safety (CDM 2015), and industry standards.

• Integrate BIM best practices and manage supplier/subcontractor technical compliance.

• Support Design Managers in leading and mentoring engineers and technicians.

• Manage team workload, review outputs, and contribute to PDRs and training plans.

• Coordinate with civil, protection, cable, and OHL engineering teams.

• Develop and manage Design and Engineering Management Plans (DEMP).

• Track progress, identify risks, and ensure design aligns with project timelines and budgets.

• Support cost estimating, early warnings, and design variation tracking.

• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and customers for design clarifications and validations.

• Review equipment specifications, validate supplier offers, and support procurement.

• Lead design reviews, technical close-outs, and support construction/commissioning teams.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

• Chartered Engineer or actively working toward it.

• Member of IET (MIET).

• 10+ years in HV substation primary plant design (up to 400kV).

• Strong background with National Grid or similar UK utility clients.

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, BIM 360, and MS Office tools.

• Knowledge of CDM regulations, design risk assessments, and TP141 certification (preferred).

• Clear communicator and confident leader.

• Results-focused with strong problem-solving and planning skills.

• Proactive, adaptable, and committed to safety and quality in design.

If you are interested in the role of Principal Primary Design Engineer, Please apply now and we will be in touch shortly.