Principal Design Engineer

Principal Substation Secondary (P&C) Design Engineer

Location: Birmingham

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Rate: £90- 95 / hour

Security Clearance: BPSS Required

Work Rights: Must have the right to work in the UK

About the Role:

Are you a senior Electrical Engineering professional ready to shape technical excellence on major high-voltage (HV) electricity transmission projects?

We are seeking a Principal Substation Secondary (P&C) Design Engineer to lead front-end engineering design (FEED) and detailed design workstreams.

In this role, you will balance high-level technical leadership with team mentorship, quality assurance, and client-facing stakeholder management across complex UK infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Lead P&C FEED and detailed design packages for major transmission-scale substation projects.
• Team & Line Management: Line manage, mentor, and upskill junior and mid-level engineers while supporting resource planning and workforce growth.
• Design & QA: Oversee, review, and assure all secondary plant/P&C design outputs, bid submissions, and technical packages for full compliance and integrity.
• Bids & Tenders: Act as Tender Manager for HV plant packages—preparing competitive technical offers, cost estimates, and resource plans.
• Stakeholder & Project Coordination: Chair hazard and design review meetings; coordinate across Civil, Structural, and Primary disciplines; and participate in site visits, FAT, and SAT as required.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Professional Status: Chartered Engineer (CEng through the IET) or actively on the path to chartership.
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in P&C substation design within the UK or international transmission/distribution sector.
• Standards Knowledge: Solid understanding of UK and international electrical codes (IEC, IEEE).
• Clearance: Must hold or be eligible to undergo BPSS Clearance .
• Soft Skills: Outstanding communication, team leadership, and the flexibility to engage with clients and travel to site when needed.

Why Apply?

This is a high-visibility, 12-month contract offering exposure to flagship transmission projects within a collaborative and progressive environment. You’ll play a critical role in developing future talent while setting the standard for technical delivery.

Interested in discussing further?

Apply directly with your updated CV for a confidential conversation.