Lead HV Substation Design Engineer

OCU Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Swindon is seeking a Lead Design Engineer. You will lead engineering design across significant HV infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in electrical engineering and has experience managing multi-disciplinary teams. This role offers a collaborative environment with a commitment to safety and innovation, along with benefits such as flexible working arrangements and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Community volunteering days

Ongoing personal development and training

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary design teams on HV infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of DNO design processes, policies, and approval pathways.
• Ability to manage multiple designs simultaneously to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering design across HV infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate and lead internal and external design teams across all disciplines.
• Ensure project designs meet safety and industry standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Solution-focused mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership

Tools

Relevant design software

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Swindon is seeking a Lead Design Engineer. You will lead engineering design across significant HV infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in electrical engineering and has experience managing multi-disciplinary teams. This role offers a collaborative environment with a commitment to safety and innovation, along with benefits such as flexible working arrangements and personal development opportunities.