Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer Locations: Birmingham, Epsom, Glasgow or Leeds Rate: 60 per hour IR35: Inside IR35 Duration: Minimum 12 Months We are recruiting multiple Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineers to support major UK transmission and distribution projects. The role will focus on FEED and Detailed Design for HV substations across large-scale energy infrastructure programmes. Key Responsibilities Deliver and reviewHV Primary Plant designs including: HV layouts and elevations Earthing designs Busbar calculations Maintenance access drawings Technical specifications for HV plant equipment Provide technical leadership on FEED and Detailed Design projects. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and subcontractors. Support technical reviews, tenders and client meetings. Attend design reviews and site visits where required. Requirements Strong experience in HV Primary Plant / Substation design. Transmission or distribution project experience, ideally up to 400kV. Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or similar. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Additional Information Minimum three days per week office/client site attendance. Expenses available where applicable. Immediate starts available. We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
May 16, 2026
Contractor
Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer Locations: Birmingham, Epsom, Glasgow or Leeds Rate: 60 per hour IR35: Inside IR35 Duration: Minimum 12 Months We are recruiting multiple Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineers to support major UK transmission and distribution projects. The role will focus on FEED and Detailed Design for HV substations across large-scale energy infrastructure programmes. Key Responsibilities Deliver and reviewHV Primary Plant designs including: HV layouts and elevations Earthing designs Busbar calculations Maintenance access drawings Technical specifications for HV plant equipment Provide technical leadership on FEED and Detailed Design projects. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and subcontractors. Support technical reviews, tenders and client meetings. Attend design reviews and site visits where required. Requirements Strong experience in HV Primary Plant / Substation design. Transmission or distribution project experience, ideally up to 400kV. Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or similar. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Additional Information Minimum three days per week office/client site attendance. Expenses available where applicable. Immediate starts available. We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer Locations: Birmingham, Epsom, Glasgow or Leeds Rate: 60 per hour IR35: Inside IR35 Duration: Minimum 12 Months We are recruiting multiple Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineers to support major UK transmission and distribution projects. The role will focus on FEED and Detailed Design for HV substations across large-scale energy infrastructure programmes. Key Responsibilities Deliver and reviewHV Primary Plant designs including: HV layouts and elevations Earthing designs Busbar calculations Maintenance access drawings Technical specifications for HV plant equipment Provide technical leadership on FEED and Detailed Design projects. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and subcontractors. Support technical reviews, tenders and client meetings. Attend design reviews and site visits where required. Requirements Strong experience in HV Primary Plant / Substation design. Transmission or distribution project experience, ideally up to 400kV. Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or similar. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Additional Information Minimum three days per week office/client site attendance. Expenses available where applicable. Immediate starts available. We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
May 16, 2026
Contractor
Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer Locations: Birmingham, Epsom, Glasgow or Leeds Rate: 60 per hour IR35: Inside IR35 Duration: Minimum 12 Months We are recruiting multiple Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineers to support major UK transmission and distribution projects. The role will focus on FEED and Detailed Design for HV substations across large-scale energy infrastructure programmes. Key Responsibilities Deliver and reviewHV Primary Plant designs including: HV layouts and elevations Earthing designs Busbar calculations Maintenance access drawings Technical specifications for HV plant equipment Provide technical leadership on FEED and Detailed Design projects. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and subcontractors. Support technical reviews, tenders and client meetings. Attend design reviews and site visits where required. Requirements Strong experience in HV Primary Plant / Substation design. Transmission or distribution project experience, ideally up to 400kV. Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or similar. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Additional Information Minimum three days per week office/client site attendance. Expenses available where applicable. Immediate starts available. We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer Locations: Birmingham, Epsom, Glasgow or Leeds Rate: 60 per hour IR35: Inside IR35 Duration: Minimum 12 Months We are recruiting multiple Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineers to support major UK transmission and distribution projects. The role will focus on FEED and Detailed Design for HV substations across large-scale energy infrastructure programmes. Key Responsibilities Deliver and reviewHV Primary Plant designs including: HV layouts and elevations Earthing designs Busbar calculations Maintenance access drawings Technical specifications for HV plant equipment Provide technical leadership on FEED and Detailed Design projects. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and subcontractors. Support technical reviews, tenders and client meetings. Attend design reviews and site visits where required. Requirements Strong experience in HV Primary Plant / Substation design. Transmission or distribution project experience, ideally up to 400kV. Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or similar. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Additional Information Minimum three days per week office/client site attendance. Expenses available where applicable. Immediate starts available. We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
May 16, 2026
Contractor
Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer Locations: Birmingham, Epsom, Glasgow or Leeds Rate: 60 per hour IR35: Inside IR35 Duration: Minimum 12 Months We are recruiting multiple Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineers to support major UK transmission and distribution projects. The role will focus on FEED and Detailed Design for HV substations across large-scale energy infrastructure programmes. Key Responsibilities Deliver and reviewHV Primary Plant designs including: HV layouts and elevations Earthing designs Busbar calculations Maintenance access drawings Technical specifications for HV plant equipment Provide technical leadership on FEED and Detailed Design projects. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and subcontractors. Support technical reviews, tenders and client meetings. Attend design reviews and site visits where required. Requirements Strong experience in HV Primary Plant / Substation design. Transmission or distribution project experience, ideally up to 400kV. Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or similar. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Additional Information Minimum three days per week office/client site attendance. Expenses available where applicable. Immediate starts available. We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
I'm partnering with a long-established UK engineering company in the power systems sector to appoint a Technical Director specialising in high-voltage (HV) and extra-high-voltage (EHV) substation testing and commissioning . This is a senior leadership position acting as the technical authority across grid infrastructure projects , combining strategic oversight with deep, hands-on expertise. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping engineering standards, leading commissioning activities, and ensuring the successful delivery of complex AIS and GIS substation projects across transmission and distribution (T&D) networks. Key responsibilities: Technical Governance & Strategy Define and implement engineering strategies, protection philosophies , and commissioning procedures Ensure alignment with international standards and UK utility requirements (e.g. National Grid, SSE, Scottish Power) Act as the ultimate technical authority across HV/EHV projects Project Oversight Provide leadership from FEED (Front End Engineering Design) through detailed design, construction, and final commissioning Oversee technical delivery across the full project lifecycle within transmission and distribution networks Site & Commissioning Support Lead and support complex testing and commissioning activities on HV/EHV substations Resolve critical site issues, technical queries, and design deviations Provide expert input on AIS (Air Insulated Switchgear) and GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) systems Quality & Safety Assurance Ensure all Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) meet stringent quality, safety, and environmental standards Champion a "safety in design" and commissioning culture across all projects Leadership & Mentorship Mentor and develop engineering teams, including commissioning engineers and design staff Act as a subject matter expert in client and stakeholder engagements Drive continuous improvement in technical delivery and engineering excellence Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience) Extensive experience in HV/EHV substation design, testing, and commissioning within T&D environments Deep knowledge of: Protection & Control (P&C) systems Primary plant (transformers, switchgear, CTs/VTs) Secondary systems and substation automation Strong experience with AIS and GIS substations Proven ability to develop test procedures , analyse protection relay settings , and lead commissioning teams on major infrastructure projects Demonstrated leadership experience in senior or principal engineering roles Desirable: Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent Experience working with National Grid, SSE, Scottish Power , or similar utilities Familiarity with IEC standards and modern substation automation protocols (e.g. IEC 61850) Track record of leading large-scale or multi-site commissioning programmes What's on offer: Executive-level technical leadership role within a specialist engineering business Opportunity to shape and influence delivery of critical UK energy infrastructure High-impact role combining strategy, leadership, and hands-on engineering Flexible working with site exposure across major grid projects Competitive salary and benefits package The salary is 80,000 to 100,000 (flex on this) plus car allowance and an annual bonus.
May 14, 2026
Full time
I'm partnering with a long-established UK engineering company in the power systems sector to appoint a Technical Director specialising in high-voltage (HV) and extra-high-voltage (EHV) substation testing and commissioning . This is a senior leadership position acting as the technical authority across grid infrastructure projects , combining strategic oversight with deep, hands-on expertise. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping engineering standards, leading commissioning activities, and ensuring the successful delivery of complex AIS and GIS substation projects across transmission and distribution (T&D) networks. Key responsibilities: Technical Governance & Strategy Define and implement engineering strategies, protection philosophies , and commissioning procedures Ensure alignment with international standards and UK utility requirements (e.g. National Grid, SSE, Scottish Power) Act as the ultimate technical authority across HV/EHV projects Project Oversight Provide leadership from FEED (Front End Engineering Design) through detailed design, construction, and final commissioning Oversee technical delivery across the full project lifecycle within transmission and distribution networks Site & Commissioning Support Lead and support complex testing and commissioning activities on HV/EHV substations Resolve critical site issues, technical queries, and design deviations Provide expert input on AIS (Air Insulated Switchgear) and GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) systems Quality & Safety Assurance Ensure all Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) meet stringent quality, safety, and environmental standards Champion a "safety in design" and commissioning culture across all projects Leadership & Mentorship Mentor and develop engineering teams, including commissioning engineers and design staff Act as a subject matter expert in client and stakeholder engagements Drive continuous improvement in technical delivery and engineering excellence Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience) Extensive experience in HV/EHV substation design, testing, and commissioning within T&D environments Deep knowledge of: Protection & Control (P&C) systems Primary plant (transformers, switchgear, CTs/VTs) Secondary systems and substation automation Strong experience with AIS and GIS substations Proven ability to develop test procedures , analyse protection relay settings , and lead commissioning teams on major infrastructure projects Demonstrated leadership experience in senior or principal engineering roles Desirable: Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent Experience working with National Grid, SSE, Scottish Power , or similar utilities Familiarity with IEC standards and modern substation automation protocols (e.g. IEC 61850) Track record of leading large-scale or multi-site commissioning programmes What's on offer: Executive-level technical leadership role within a specialist engineering business Opportunity to shape and influence delivery of critical UK energy infrastructure High-impact role combining strategy, leadership, and hands-on engineering Flexible working with site exposure across major grid projects Competitive salary and benefits package The salary is 80,000 to 100,000 (flex on this) plus car allowance and an annual bonus.
Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer Locations: Birmingham, Epsom, Glasgow or Leeds Rate: 60 per hour IR35: Inside IR35 Duration: Minimum 12 Months We are recruiting multiple Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineers to support major UK transmission and distribution projects. The role will focus on FEED and Detailed Design for HV substations across large-scale energy infrastructure programmes. Key Responsibilities Deliver and reviewHV Primary Plant designs including: HV layouts and elevations Earthing designs Busbar calculations Maintenance access drawings Technical specifications for HV plant equipment Provide technical leadership on FEED and Detailed Design projects. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and subcontractors. Support technical reviews, tenders and client meetings. Attend design reviews and site visits where required. Requirements Strong experience in HV Primary Plant / Substation design. Transmission or distribution project experience, ideally up to 400kV. Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or similar. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Additional Information Minimum three days per week office/client site attendance. Expenses available where applicable. Immediate starts available. We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
May 13, 2026
Contractor
Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer Locations: Birmingham, Epsom, Glasgow or Leeds Rate: 60 per hour IR35: Inside IR35 Duration: Minimum 12 Months We are recruiting multiple Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineers to support major UK transmission and distribution projects. The role will focus on FEED and Detailed Design for HV substations across large-scale energy infrastructure programmes. Key Responsibilities Deliver and reviewHV Primary Plant designs including: HV layouts and elevations Earthing designs Busbar calculations Maintenance access drawings Technical specifications for HV plant equipment Provide technical leadership on FEED and Detailed Design projects. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and subcontractors. Support technical reviews, tenders and client meetings. Attend design reviews and site visits where required. Requirements Strong experience in HV Primary Plant / Substation design. Transmission or distribution project experience, ideally up to 400kV. Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or similar. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Additional Information Minimum three days per week office/client site attendance. Expenses available where applicable. Immediate starts available. We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
