Principle Primary HV Plant Design Engineer

Principal Primary HV Plant Design Engineer

Brand New Opportunity for a Principal Primary HV Plant Design Engineer!

Location: Flexible across the UK
Hours: 37.5 per week on a contract basis – 7.5 per day
Start date: As soon as possible
Rate: Day rate DOE inside IR35
Contract Role

We are seeking a Principal Primary HV Plant Design Engineer to join our Power T&D division. You will lead HV Primary Engineering design for substation projects up to 400kV and support the Design Delivery Managers in overseeing engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead design team to meet customer requirements, ensuring compliance with standards.
2. Approve design deliverables such as single line diagrams, layouts, and earthing calculations.
3. Ensure designs adhere to Health & Safety regulations (CDM).
4. Oversee technical direction and best practices for the engineering team.
5. Support in the day-to-day running of design departments and manage team development.

1. Over 10 years in a design office environment, with senior-level experience in HV substation design.
2. Knowledge of electrical power systems and HV substation equipment (e.g., transformers).
3. TP137 / SR188 Contractor Design Assurance Engineer experience is a plus.
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office and BIM 360.

Company Information:
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. Our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Design Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.