Primary Subsation Design Engineer

CCL Global are currently recruiting for a Proposals Engineer to join a leading multinational engineering company within their Grid Solutions business. This position focuses on High Voltage (HV) AC & DC substation bids supporting the transition to green energy through offshore wind, grid-scale storage, and hydrogen projects. Permanent / Full-Time (UK) Location: Stafford, Staffordshire * Lead technical coordination for tendering activities on HV AC & DC substations and renewable energy integration projects. * Work closely with bid and commercial teams to prepare competitive and technically sound proposals. * Provide expert substation design input covering primary plant layout, equipment selection, and integration. * Analyse client requirements and define optimised technical and commercial solutions. * Develop and deliver documentation for scope, schedule, and technical specifications in line with company processes. * Collaborate with design, engineering, and tender teams to ensure high-quality, compliant bids. * Interface with commercial, project, and product teams to align design solutions with execution strategy. * Contribute to continuous improvement across bid development and engineering practices. * Demonstrate deep industry understanding to shape value-driven bid strategies. Requirements * Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Power Engineering (or equivalent). * Minimum 10 years’ experience in transmission and/or distribution tendering, design, or customer application engineering. * Strong technical understanding of HV substations, including primary plant, protection and control, SCADA, OT cybersecurity, and telecom systems. * Experience in HVDC and/or offshore wind projects considered advantageous. * Proven ability to work under pressure and deliver within tight deadlines. * Fluent in written and spoken English; strong communication and problem-solving skills