https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-design-engineer-jam-recruitment-ltd--019afdd3-1bf1-470c-af2e-aeca20dbaf1f RSS feed for Lead Design Engineer at JAM Recruitment Ltd. en-gb Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:55:25 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-design-engineer-jam-recruitment-ltd--019afdd3-1bf1-470c-af2e-aeca20dbaf1f https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-design-engineer-jam-recruitment-ltd--019afdd3-1bf1-470c-af2e-aeca20dbaf1f Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:55:33 GMT Location: Newcastle | Salary: 60000.00-60000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | I''m supporting a long-established UK engineering company specialising in power systems and grid infrastructure to recruit a Lead Design Engineer with strong expertise in high-voltage (HV) substation design.This is a senior, hands-on technical role where you''ll lead the design and delivery of complex transmission and distribution (TandD) projects. You''ll play a critical role in shaping engineering solutions across AIS and GIS substations, ensuring designs are robust, compliant, and fit for purpose from concept through to commissioning. Key Responsibilities:Lead the end-to-end design of HV substations (typically 11kV-400kV) across transmission and distribution networksDeliver detailed design for both AIS (Air Insulated Substations) and GIS (Gas Insulated Substations)Perform and review busbar design and calculations, including thermal rating, fault level withstand, and mechanical forcesProduce and approve key design deliverables:Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)Protection and Control schematicsGeneral Arrangements (GA) and layout drawingsCable schedules and interconnection diagramsUndertake primary and secondary design coordination, ensuring full system integrationCarry out power system ... Permanent