https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-design-engineer-jam-recruitment-ltd--cb3935c4-2f9a-4934-b786-26c142426423 RSS feed for Lead Design Engineer at JAM Recruitment Ltd. en-gb Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:18:41 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-design-engineer-jam-recruitment-ltd--cb3935c4-2f9a-4934-b786-26c142426423 https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-design-engineer-jam-recruitment-ltd--cb3935c4-2f9a-4934-b786-26c142426423 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Newcastle under Lyme | Salary: £60000 - £80000/annum | 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 (T&D) 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 networks Deliver 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 forces Produce and approve key design deliverables: Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) Protection & Control schematics General Arrangements (GA) and layout drawings Cable schedules and interconnection diagrams Undertake primary and secondary design coordinati... Permanent