Senior Substation Primary Plant Design Engineer

Senior Substation Primary Plant Design Engineer Let’s secure the future of energy. We are proud to deliver innovative projects across a diverse portfolio, fostering an inclusive culture where every voice is valued and treated equally. Overview We are working at the forefront of the energy sector, delivering projects that enable the renewable supply to the grid. Our engineering teams support Transmission and Distribution in the UK and beyond, and we’re looking to grow our capability in this area. Your role You will be working in a senior position within one of our Electrical Engineering teams based either in Epsom, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow or remotely. Building strong and trusted relationships is a key part of this role. You’ll enjoy working with others, sometimes directly at client sites, sometimes from our offices. You’ll be client focused – interfacing with clients, understanding their needs and converting opportunities into successful workstreams. Provide technical leadership on the FEED and Detail Design workstream for National Grid, SSEN‑Transmission or other Transmission & Distribution clients. Ensure adequate quality assurance and delivery of FEED, Detailed Design and bids for our clients, and ensure adequate resources and training for the purposes of delivering FEED and detailed design work for National Grid. Act as BP141 (former TP141)/equivalent assurance engineer where required (candidates working towards BP141 HV Plant / Substation qualification will also be considered). Review the HV plant aspects of different projects including HV layouts, elevations, maintenance access drawings, earthing design and reports, mechanical interlocking, HV busbar calculations and technical specification for the HV plant equipment. Act as Principal Designer Representative when required. Coordinate with back‑office engineers, sub‑contractors and suppliers as required. Proven record of managing tender packages as tender manager and handling HV plant aspects of technical offers. Attend and chair Design Review and Hazard Review meetings, review HV plant design packages as required, attend site visits, FAT and SAT, communicating with internal and external stakeholders. Customer focused when dealing with customers, identifying their needs along with business development skills. About You Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with experience in Substation Design in the UK Transmission sector. Chartered Engineer through the IET, or working towards. Experience in a leadership/management position in a similar environment. Strong understanding and leadership of engineering projects through asset lifecycles. Track record of leading teams in the delivery of Front‑End Engineering and design or Detailed Design of EHV (132kV‑400kV) substation projects. Experience of working for a client organisation such as transmission system owner/operator, distribution network operator or a design consultancy delivering to such organisation. BP141 / TP141 HV Substation qualification or equivalent authorised or ability to do so. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Maintain existing and develop new client relationships. Experience in coaching and developing junior engineers. Flexibility to travel to client sites when required. Capability to work under tight deadlines while achieving objectives and managing competing priorities and time appropriately. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Reward & benefits Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a broad range of benefits that can be tailored to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Training and professional development opportunities are available, and you can benefit from our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances. About AtkinsRéalis We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. With a global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we are committed to leading our clients across various markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. Equal Opportunities Employer We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr