Principal Primary Design Engineer
CV-LibraryManchesterpermanentPosted: 16 April 2026
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Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Overview
Step into a principal-level engineering role with real technical ownership in the growing power sector. If you have strong experience in primary design for HV or EHV substations (11kV-132kV and above), this is an excellent opportunity to guide design work on critical transmission and distribution projects within a collaborative, technically focused team.
Key Highlights
- Work on HV/EHV substation projects (11kV-132kV and above)
- Strong project pipeline across power and infrastructure sectors
- Hybrid working model promoting work-life balance
- Support for professional development and career progression
- Collaborative and technical team environment
Key Responsibilities
- Produce detailed primary designs for HV/EHV substations
- Develop layout drawings, schematics, and technical specifications
- Design electrical plant including switchgear, transformers, and associated equipment
- Ensure all designs comply with safety, quality, and industry standards
- Support design reviews and manage technical approvals
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on projects
- Contribute to continuous improvement and the adoption of engineering best practices
Requirements
- Demonstrable experience in primary design for HV/EHV substations
- Excellent understanding of substation layouts and electrical plant
- HNC / HND / Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Exposure to transmission or distribution projects
- Knowledge of UK standards and design practices
- Strong technical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Schedule: Hybrid (Manchester-based)
Benefits
- Strong project pipeline ensuring varied and impactful work
- Flexible, hybrid working structure
- Support for professional growth and certification
- Collaborative, engineering-focused team
Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Overview
Step into a principal-level engineering role with real technical ownership in the growing power sector. If you have strong experience in primary design for HV or EHV substations (11kV-132kV and above), this is an excellent opportunity to guide design work on critical transmission and distribution projects within a collaborative, technically focused team.
Key Highlights
- Work on HV/EHV substation projects (11kV-132kV and above)
- Strong project pipeline across power and infrastructure sectors
- Hybrid working model promoting work-life balance
- Support for professional development and career progression
- Collaborative and technical team environment
Key Responsibilities
- Produce detailed primary designs for HV/EHV substations
- Develop layout drawings, schematics, and technical specifications
- Design electrical plant including switchgear, transformers, and associated equipment
- Ensure all designs comply with safety, quality, and industry standards
- Support design reviews and manage technical approvals
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on projects
- Contribute to continuous improvement and the adoption of engineering best practices
Requirements
- Demonstrable experience in primary design for HV/EHV substations
- Excellent understanding of substation layouts and electrical plant
- HNC / HND / Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Exposure to transmission or distribution projects
- Knowledge of UK standards and design practices
- Strong technical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Schedule: Hybrid (Manchester-based)
Benefits
- Strong project pipeline ensuring varied and impactful work
- Flexible, hybrid working structure
- Support for professional growth and certification
- Collaborative, engineering-focused team