Primary Design Engineer
Contract: 12 months
Location: United Kingdom - Travel to project sites required
Contract Type: Inside IR35

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Primary Design Engineer to join their Energy division. This role is ideal for an experienced electrical engineer with expertise in HV and EHV substation design, from 11kV to 132kV, on technically complex projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce design drawings, feasibility studies, layouts, and GA\'s for substations.
• Prepare technical specifications for transformers, switchgear, batteries, CTs, and associated plant.
• Review supplier and client designs for compliance with standards and regulations.
• Act as CDM Designer/Principal Designer, managing H&S risks.
• Support site activities and design changes.
• Ensure designs meet programme, quality, and commercial objectives.

Requirements:

• HNC in Electrical Engineering (minimum) with 5+ years\' experience in HV/EHV substations (AIS & GIS).
• Experience in cable design, protection & control, load/rating calculations, and cost estimation.
• Knowledge of engineering standards, earthing, and electrical clearances.
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations and H&S requirements.
• Flexibility to travel to project sites.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead technically challenging substation projects while contributing to major energy infrastructure upgrades.

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.

Required Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent