Job Description

Locations: Birmingham Epsom Glasgow Leeds
Sector: Transmission & Distribution Power & Energy Net Zero Infrastructure
Working Pattern: Hybrid (minimum 3 days in office/site per week)

Shape the Future of Energy Infrastructure

We are seeking experienced Electrical Engineers with a passion for power systems, electrical engineering, and the transition to Net Zero. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Power & Energy team delivering critical substation design projects across the UK and internationally.

Working with major clients including National Grid, SSEN Transmission, and other leading energy organisations, you will contribute to projects spanning Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) through to Detailed Design across electricity transmission and distribution networks.

This role offers excellent professional development, exposure to high-profile infrastructure projects, and ongoing support towards Chartership.

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, providing technical leadership across a range of HV substation and primary plant design projects.

You will work collaboratively with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate in a senior capacity within the Electrical Engineering team
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Interface directly with clients to understand requirements and support project delivery
• Lead FEED studies and Detailed Design activities for T&D projects
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance across engineering deliverables
• Support bid preparation, tender submissions, and project planning activities
• Review and coordinate HV plant design aspects including:
• Layouts and elevations
• Maintenance access drawings
• Earthing design and reports
• Mechanical interlocking
• HV busbar calculations
• Technical specifications for HV equipment
• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary teams
• Lead and participate in design reviews and hazard review meetings
• Conduct site visits where required
• Support business development and identify client opportunities
• Act as Principal Designer Representative where required

About You

We are looking for motivated engineers who are passionate about delivering innovative engineering solutions and supporting the UK's energy transition.

You Will Ideally Have:

• Experience in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Primary Plant or Substation Design
• Experience working on HV systems (experience up to 400kV preferred but not essential)
• A degree (minimum 2:2 BEng or equivalent) in:
• Electrical Engineering
• Energy Systems
• Renewable Energy
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A collaborative and customer-focused approach
• A commitment to continuous professional development
• An interest in working towards professional accreditation / Chartership
• The ability to work flexibly in hybrid and agile environments

Why Join Us?

• Work on nationally significant energy infrastructure projects
• Be part of the transition towards a more sustainable energy future
• Gain exposure to major UK and international clients
• Ongoing training and structured career development
• Support towards Chartership and professional accreditation
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Opportunities to work across diverse and technically challenging projects

Apply Now

If you are ready to take the next step in your engineering career and contribute to the future of sustainable energy infrastructure, we would love to hear from you.