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Contract

Principal Designer (CDM)

Matchtech
Basingstoke
money-bag £60000 - £75000/annum plus car/allowance and package etc
Posted: 08 July 2026 (3 weeks ago)
Closing date: 07 August 2026
Ref: 225344710

Our client, a prominent player in the transmission and distribution sector, is currently seeking a Principal Designer to join their team on a permanent basis. This role involves taking on the responsibility of Principal Designer for a variety of complex substation projects, including transformer and switchgear replacements, new GIS arrangements, lengthy cable route connections, and more.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Enacting the role of Principal Designer on complex substation projects
  • Chairing and coordinating Design Risk Review meetings throughout all stages of design and construction
  • Maintaining the associated Design Risk Register
  • Compiling Pre-Construction Information and reviewing Construction Phase Plans
  • Developing Health and Safety Files
  • Embedding in the design team and challenging all aspects of buildability, maintainability, and operability
  • Developing compliance reports and maintaining excellent client relationships
  • Optionally assisting with procedural development and training roll-out


Job Requirements:

  • Experience as a Principal Designer, with a strong understanding of substation projects
  • Proven expertise as a Principal Engineer within the transmission and distribution sector
  • Knowledge of design risk management and health and safety regulations
  • Strong communication and coordination skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain compliance reports
  • Capability to build and maintain excellent client relationships
  • Knowledge of procedural development and training roll-out is advantageous


Benefits:

  • Permanent position with a leading firm in the T & D sector
  • Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging substation projects
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package


If you are a skilled Principal Designer with a robust background in substation projects and are looking for a permanent role within a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply now. Join our client''s team and advance your career in the transmission and distribution sector.

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