Principal Primary Design Engineer

Principal Primary Design Engineer (HV Substations) Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Overview Step into a principal-level engineering role with real technical ownership in the growing power sector. If you have strong experience in primary design for HV or EHV substations (11kV-132kV and above), this is an excellent opportunity to guide design work on critical transmission and distribution projects within a collaborative, technically focused team. Key Highlights - Work on HV/EHV substation projects (11kV-132kV and above) - Strong project pipeline across power and infrastructure sectors - Hybrid working model promoting work-life balance - Support for professional development and career progression - Collaborative and technical team environment Key Responsibilities - Produce detailed primary designs for HV/EHV substations - Develop layout drawings, schematics, and technical specifications - Design electrical plant including switchgear, transformers, and associated equipment - Ensure all designs comply with safety, quality, and industry standards - Support design reviews and manage technical approvals - Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on projects - Contribute to continuous improvement and the adoption of engineering best practices Requirements - Demonstrable experience in primary design for HV/EHV substations - Excellent understanding of substation layouts and electrical plant - HNC / HND / Degree in Electrical Engineering - Exposure to transmission or distribution ..... full job details .....