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Principal Design Engineer

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Leeds

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GBP 100,000 - 125,000

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Job summary

An established industry player in civil construction is seeking a Principal HV Plant Design Engineer to lead design delivery for electrical substation projects. This role involves ensuring compliance with national and international standards while managing a team of design engineers. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of HV substation equipment and experience with BIM 360. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to significant projects within a dynamic environment that values safety and innovation. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this role is for you!

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in a responsible position in HV substation design.
  • Knowledge of compliance with National / International Standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Design team to deliver customer specifications.
  • Check and approve HV plant design deliverables and ensure compliance.

Skills

HV substation Equipment knowledge
BIM 360 experience
Health & Safety Procedures knowledge

Job description

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Principal Design Engineer, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Client:

Advanced Resource Managers

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:
  • Principal HV Plant Design Engineer
  • Contract Role – 12 Months
  • On-site in Leeds

The Energy Division at ARM is currently recruiting an experienced Principal HV Plant Design Engineer to join a world-leading Civil Construction client based in Leeds.

Job Overview:

The main function of the role is to lead the HV Primary Engineering design delivery for electrical substation projects on the transmission network up to voltages of 400kV with the assistance of the Design Engineers and Designers.

Some of your duties will include:

  • Lead the Design team to deliver design to the Customer specification requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant National / International Standards and legislation.
  • Check and approve HV plant design deliverables e.g. single line diagram, layout/Elevation drawings, MEWP access layouts, SC force calculations, earthing design / calculations etc.
  • Lead Design work with due regard to Health & Safety Procedures and the Company’s obligations in compliance with current CDM regulations. Any perceived risks and mitigation measures should be advised to Engineering Manager for effective action.
  • Ensure all required models and drawings have an adequate level of review and approval including the supplier and subcontractor supply chains, incorporating the best practice of BIM as established in the Engineering team.

What do you need to succeed?

  • Proven experience in a responsible position and knowledge in HV substation Equipment e.g. HV plant, transformers etc.
  • BIM 360 experience and knowledge.
  • Preferably the candidate will have previous experience of undertaking TP137 Contractors Design Approval Engineers (CDAE) for National Grid projects or be in a position where they could be put forward for authorisation.

How to apply:

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact me on 02392 228 224, and we will let you know if you have been shortlisted.

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