Design Manager (HV Electrical)

KBS Maritime Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A joint venture in maritime solutions is seeking a HV Electrical Design Manager to lead the design and development of high-voltage electrical systems in Portsmouth. The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering, strong project management skills, and proficiency in ETAP and AutoCAD. This role offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and opportunities for professional development in a unique environment supporting the UK's National Defence and Security.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Internal benefits and discounts programme

Cycle to work scheme

Group income protection

Flexible parental benefits

Career development opportunities

Kudos reward opportunities

Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services

50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of high-voltage power system components and protection schemes.
• Experience in substation and transmission system design (up to 33kV).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work within tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of high-voltage electrical systems.
• Conduct power system studies such as load flow and short circuit analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including project managers and construction teams.

Skills

High-voltage power system components

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering

Chartered engineer status (or working towards)

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title

HV Electrical Design Manager

Location

HM Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNBP)

Service Area

Asset Management

Hours of Work

37 Per week

Salary

£60,000 – £70,000

What You’ll be doing

As part of the Electrical engineering team that reports to the Principal Electrical Design Manager, working collaboratively with multi-discipline engineering teams, the HV Electrical Design Manager will be responsible for delivery of projects from inception to completion through the development of the RIBA design stages. Whilst providing effective design solutions through the interpretation of design briefs, you’ll play a pivotal role providing discipline expertise to designs across asset streams, with responsibility for effectively delivering and High Voltage distribution design solutions for medium to high complex projects, from inception to in-service.

By leading the design and development of high-voltage electrical systems (e.g., substations, transmission lines, switchgear), the HV Electrical Design Manager will also be responsible for conduct power system studies such as load flow, short circuit analysis, insulation coordination, and transient studies using ETAP Software, whilst ensuring compliance with relevant standards (IEC, IEEE, BS, NEC, etc.) and client specifications. You’ll also provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design teams and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, construction teams, and procurement in fulfilling requirements.

You’ll Have

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field, and have or be working towards chartered engineer status. Additionally, strong knowledge of high-voltage power system components and protection schemes, experience in substation and transmission system design (up to 33kV) and proficiency in design software such as ETAP, AutoCAD, or similar is desirable.

With an ability to manage multiple projects and work within tight deadlines, you’ll also have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, alongside excellent communication and stakeholder management skills gained from a previous or current role reflective of HV Electrical Design Management.

About you

You’ll be reliable in consistently delivering work, with ability to solve project or design issues. You’ll also take initiative in refining processes and collaborating across teams to ensure seamless execution, and your attention to detail and proactive mindset will help drive innovation and maintain high standards throughout each phase of development.

You’ll get

• A competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group income protection
• Flexible parental benefits (if applicable)
• Access to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position.
• Continued professional career development
• Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme)
• Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services
• 50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard

Application process

For all queries, please contact [e-mail] in the first instance who will advise accordingly.

About Us

At KBS Maritime, we’re not just another company – we’re an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our team is dedicated to providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Royal Navy.

With almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy’s surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress. We operate in a unique and fascinating environment, with a mix of historic dockyards and cutting-edge infrastructure that’s unlike any other.

By delivering state of the art solutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK’s National Defence and Security. But it’s not just about the work – at KBS Maritime, we believe in the value of our people. We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members to succeed.