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With continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, we are seeking an experienced Principal/Lead Primary Design Engineer - HV Substations to join our expanding Power team.\nThis is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering critical energy infrastructure projects, leading technical excellence across complex HV substation designs up to 400kV.\nThe Opportunity:\nReporting to the HV Substation Team Leader, you will lead a team of Primary Design Engineers and CAD Technicians, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality engineering solutions and technical documentation.\nYou will provide technical leadership across HV substation projects, support the development of junior engineers, and act as a key point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders. \nYou will also support business development activities by contributing technical input to tender submissions and helping secure future project opportunities.\nWhy This Role:\nWork on some of the UK's most 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technical guidance.\nProvide technical oversight and approval of engineering work.\nTake ownership of HV Plant CDAE responsibilities on National Grid projects where applicable.\nDesign & Engineering\nPrepare, review and approve:\nPrimary layouts and elevations.\nSingle Line Diagrams (SLDs).\nTransformer sizing and specifications.\nGIS and AIS switchgear designs.\nShunt reactors, NERs and reactive/capacitive compensation schemes.\nSwitchroom layouts.\nCT sizing calculations.\nBusbar design and short-circuit force calculations.\nBusbar and connector specifications.\nLVAC systems for substations.\nEarthing studies and earth return current calculations.\nInsulation coordination studies.\nMechanical interlocking schemes.\nEquipment technical specifications.\nType registration documentation.\nFactory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities.\nProject Delivery\nManage programme, budget and quality requirements for engineering deliverables.\nPrepare, review and approve feasibility studies, outline designs, detailed designs and technical reports.\nReview and approve construction drawings and technical documentation.\nCoordinate internal teams and external suppliers.\nSupport bid and tender submissions.\nMaintain updates to the Business Development Tracker.\nParticipate in client meetings, design reviews and technical workshops.\nAbout You:\nYou will be an experienced HV Substation Engineer with a strong technical background and a passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions.\nYou will have:\nSignificant experience delivering primary design and engineering for HV substation projects up to 400kV.\nStrong knowledge of UK Transmission and Distribution standards and specifications.\nExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\nExperience leading engineering teams and reviewing technical deliverables.\nThe ability to work independently while supporting and developing others.\nA proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving.\nEssential 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future of the UK's energy infrastructure.\nAt BakerHicks, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact, influence key engineering decisions, and develop your career within a growing and highly respected engineering consultancy .\nMany of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels. \nThe successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements.\nIn some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.\nFurther information on National security clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: (National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK) \nAbout BakerHicks \nWe’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks. \nBakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company. \n\nBenefits \nWhatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. \nWhat you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to: \nCompany car or cash allowance \nUp to 6% matched contributory pension plan \nLife assurance scheme \n25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave \nDiscount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc) \nFlexible/hybrid working \nFamily friendly policies \nEmployee assistance \nProfessional development \nBakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. 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