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Principal Electrical Engineer in Nationwide

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Principal Primary HV Plant Engineer

Location: Remote, UK Wide

Salary: up to £90,000 (based on experience)

Position: Permanent

Turner Lovell are working with a leading UK utility infrastructure contractor to find a Principal Primary HV Plant Engineer who will take a lead role in delivering and overseeing primary plant designs for Grid and other transmission and distribution substation projects across the UK (33kV-400kV). This is a great opportunity to enjoy flexible working, take ownership of your work, and make a direct impact on high-profile energy and renewables projects. You'll be joining long-term frameworks involving new substations, network upgrades, and grid connection projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end primary HV plant design packages (concept through to construction delivery), including single-line development, primary layouts, and equipment selection and specification.

Provide technical governance by reviewing, approving, and signing off internal and third-party designs for accuracy, compliance, and constructability.

Act as the discipline lead for primary plant engineering, mentoring engineers and coordinating with protection and control, civil, cables, and project delivery teams.

Interface with clients and stakeholders, representing the contractor as the subject matter expert for primary plant design.

Support procurement activities by preparing technical specifications, evaluating supplier bids, and reviewing manufacturer drawings and documentation.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).

Significant UK experience delivering primary substation designs at 132kV-400kV (AIS or GIS).

Strong working knowledge of UK Grid and Transmission Operator standards and practices.

Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary coordination, mentor engineers, and manage multiple design workstreams to deadlines.

Excellent communication skills with a track record of successful client and stakeholder engagement.

If this sounds like your next step, please apply or contact Anusha Gopalan (url removed) / (phone number removed) for more information.

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