Senior Electrical Design Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£80,000 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Substation design Transmission and distribution engineering SCADA systems Single-line diagrams CT/VT selection UK engineering standards System studies Project coordination

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] | Location: Manchester (Hybrid) | Salary: £60,000-£80,000 | Type: Permanent

Job Description

Senior HV Design Engineer - Power T&D / Renewables
Manchester (Hybrid)
£60-£80K

This role involves delivering high-quality electro-mechanical substation design solutions across transmission and distribution networks. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team to execute projects that meet technical standards, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder specifications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver substation design (primary, protection & control, and layouts)
  • Develop single-line diagrams, SCADA systems, and auxiliary AC/DC designs
  • Ensure compliance with UK engineering standards and industry regulations
  • Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated engineering solutions
  • Support and mentor junior engineers and consultants
  • Contribute to technical reporting and documentation

Requirements

  • 8+ years’ experience in transmission and distribution engineering
  • Strong background in substation design (up to 132kV or higher preferred)
  • Knowledge of UK standards, legislation, and safety practices
  • Experience with CT/VT selection, system studies, and design calculations
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional registration (IEng or working towards it)
  • Health & Safety certifications (IOSH, NEBOSH, etc.)
  • Experience with commissioning, CDM regulations, and safety training

Contact

Consultant: Jakub (Kuba) Tomasik | Email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] | Phone: +44 (0) 2045 136 430

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