Principal Electrical Engineer
3 days ago
Manchester
Principal Primary HV Plant Engineer Location: Remote, UK Wide Salary: up to £90,000 (based on experience) Position: Permanent Turner Lovell are working with a leading UK utility infrastructure contractor to find a Principal Primary HV Plant Engineer who will take a lead role in delivering and overseeing primary plant designs for National Grid and other transmission and distribution substation projects across the UK (33kV–400kV). This is a great opportunity to enjoy flexible working, take ownership of your work, and make a direct impact on high-profile energy and renewables projects. You’ll be joining long-term frameworks involving new substations, network upgrades, and grid connection projects. Key Responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end primary HV plant design packages (concept through to construction delivery), including single-line development, primary layouts, and equipment selection and specification., • Provide technical governance by reviewing, approving, and signing off internal and third-party designs for accuracy, compliance, and constructability., • Act as the discipline lead for primary plant engineering, mentoring engineers and coordinating with protection and control, civil, cables, and project delivery teams., • Interface with clients and stakeholders, representing the contractor as the subject matter expert for primary plant design., • Support procurement activities by preparing technical specifications, evaluating supplier bids, and reviewing manufacturer drawings and documentation. Required Qualifications & Experience: • Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)., • Significant UK experience delivering primary substation designs at 132kV–400kV (AIS or GIS)., • Strong working knowledge of UK National Grid and Transmission Operator standards and practices., • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary coordination, mentor engineers, and manage multiple design workstreams to deadlines., • Excellent communication skills with a track record of successful client and stakeholder engagement. If this sounds like your next step, please apply or contact Anusha Gopalan ( / 020 4602 7660) for more information.