Principal Substation Primary Design Engineer & Team Lead
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Principal Substation Primary Design Engineer & Team Lead
| Salary | : | Competitive salary |
| Location | : | Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland |
| Consultant | : | Neil Tovey |
| Telephone | : | 01202 204099 |
| : | neil@electusrecruitment.co.uk |
Principal Substation Primary Design Engineer & Team Lead
Take ownership of complex substation projects, shaping technical solutions and leading a high-performing team. Drive design decisions and progress your career in a hybrid work environment.
What you will need
• British legal right to work in the UK
• Primary substation design experience
• Consultancy or client-facing project exposure
• Proven team leadership experience
Salary and rewards
Permanent role with a competitive salary, defined contribution pension including generous employer contribution.
What you will be doing
• Lead FEED and detailed design of HV substation projects
• Manage and mentor a technical engineering team
• Coordinate with stakeholders and suppliers to deliver seamless project outcomes
• Review and assure design quality across multiple workstreams
Skills and background
• Chartered Engineer or working towards
• Knowledge of electrical codes and standards (IEC/IEEE)
• Bid and cost estimate preparation experience
• Strong stakeholder communication and management skills
Benefits and balance
You will enjoy practical benefits including market‑competitive pay, flexible holiday options, and professional development support
Where you will be based
Glasgow, hybrid working pattern
You will be represented by a specialist technical recruiter who will guide you through each stage of the process.
This is a permanent role.
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.
Take ownership of complex substation projects, shaping technical solutions and leading a high-performing team. Drive design decisions and progress your career in a hybrid work environment.
What you will need
• British legal right to work in the UK
• Primary substation design experience
• Consultancy or client-facing project exposure
• Proven team leadership experience
Salary and rewards
Permanent role with a competitive salary, defined contribution pension including generous employer contribution.
What you will be doing
• Lead FEED and detailed design of HV substation projects
• Manage and mentor a technical engineering team
• Coordinate with stakeholders and suppliers to deliver seamless project outcomes
• Review and assure design quality across multiple workstreams
Skills and background
• Chartered Engineer or working towards
• Knowledge of electrical codes and standards (IEC/IEEE)
• Bid and cost estimate preparation experience
• Strong stakeholder communication and management skills
Benefits and balance
You will enjoy practical benefits including market‑competitive pay, flexible holiday options, and professional development support
Where you will be based
Glasgow, hybrid working pattern
You will be represented by a specialist technical recruiter who will guide you through each stage of the process.
This is a permanent role.
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.
