Senior HV Substation Design Lead — Hybrid

Laing O'Rourke group; Wimbledon; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Manager to oversee the design management process for a major substation replacement in Wimbledon. This hybrid role involves leading design coordination, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and mentoring the design team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in substation projects and a relevant engineering degree. Join us to play a key role in upgrading critical energy infrastructure in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional growth

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering substation projects (400kV/132kV or similar HV infrastructure).
• Strong understanding of UK regulations, design standards, and grid connection requirements.
• A track record of leading design on complex, large-scale infrastructure schemes.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary design coordination for the Wimbledon Substation Asset Replacement project.
• Act as the technical focal point for electrical and HV systems design.
• Oversee design reviews, manage queries, and ensure risks are identified.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Design coordination

Risk management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Chartered Engineer or working towards

Job description

A leading construction and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Manager to oversee the design management process for a major substation replacement in Wimbledon. This hybrid role involves leading design coordination, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and mentoring the design team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in substation projects and a relevant engineering degree. Join us to play a key role in upgrading critical energy infrastructure in the UK.