Principal Primary Substation Engineer
Location: UK-wide (flexible)
Experience: Minimum 10 years

About
Our Energy & Power team is focused on providing a whole system approach, offering end-to-end service to support clients in energy networks, thermal generation, renewable generation and storage solutions. We help clients meet challenges across countries and cities worldwide, delivering innovative solutions to support the transition from conventional thermal power to renewable generation.

A career with us means working on some of the world’s most exciting projects, solving complex challenges and undertaking meaningful work that benefits communities and the wider world.

Join a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

About the Opportunity
We are playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Primary Substation Engineer to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clients
• Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages and bids
• Review HV plant aspects including layouts, earthing, interlocking, busbar calculations, and specifications
• Coordinate with back-office engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Attend and contribute to design reviews, hazard reviews, FAT and SAT
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers
• Support tendering activities and contribute to technical offers
• Maintain strong client relationships and support business development

Qualifications:
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Chartered Engineer (IET) or working towards chartership

Skills & Experience:
• Proven experience in HV substation design (132kV–400kV), ideally within UK transmission and distribution environments
• Familiarity with National Grid and DNO standards and processes
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical workstreams and contribute to strategic project delivery

Working Arrangements
Work-life balance and flexibility are a key focus. The core Energy & Power team is based across offices in London, Birmingham, Reading, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow and Exeter. With a wider UK office network, flexible, hybrid, and part-time working arrangements can be discussed to suit both you and the business.

What You Can Expect
We aim to play a leadership role in the global energy transition—making a difference and driving meaningful change. You’ll be supported to bring an entrepreneurial mindset, challenge convention, and introduce innovative approaches to delivering solutions for clients.

As part of a global business, you’ll be encouraged to collaborate across regions, sharing knowledge and best practices to solve complex challenges in smarter ways.

We are invested in your success and development, offering opportunities to shape a legacy you’re proud of while mentoring and supporting the next generation of engineers.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive benefits package. In addition to standard benefits, UK employees receive private medical cover, access to a digital GP service, enhanced family-friendly policies, and support for professional development and memberships. We also support community engagement through initiatives such as matched funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable contributions.