Lead HV Substation Design Engineer (400kV) & BIM

Balfour; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is recruiting for a Principal Primary Plant Design Engineer. This role involves leading the design delivery for high voltage electrical substations up to 400 kV. Candidates should have a graduate qualification in Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in a design office, along with strong leadership capabilities. This position offers flexible working options including remote work and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Smart working flexibility

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Graduate in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered engineer or working towards.
• Member of IET (MIET).
• Minimum of 10 years experience in a Design Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Design team to deliver design to customer specification.
• Check and approve HV plant design deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures.
• Identify development and training needs of the design team.

Skills

Autocad or similar

Microsoft Office packages

Design Office environment experience

Liaising with customers and suppliers

Calculations for design integrity

Senior HV Substation Design experience

BIM 360 experience

Education

Graduate in Electrical Engineering

Chartered engineer or working towards

Member of IET (MIET)

Tools

Autocad

Job description

A leading construction firm in the UK is recruiting for a Principal Primary Plant Design Engineer. This role involves leading the design delivery for high voltage electrical substations up to 400 kV. Candidates should have a graduate qualification in Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in a design office, along with strong leadership capabilities. This position offers flexible working options including remote work and various employee benefits.