Our client, a prominent player in the utilities and energy sector, is seeking a Substation Primary Layout Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.

This role offers the flexibility of being home-based but requires availability to attend one of their offices with a number of options nationwide 2 days per week.

Reporting to the Head of Substation and Cable, you will be responsible for providing design expertise for electrical substation projects up to 400kV.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work independently and alongside the Senior Design Engineer and other team members to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Produce comprehensive design drawings for Grid and Primary substations.
• Prepare technical specifications for electrical plant and substation upgrades, including new projects from 11kV to 400kV.
• Produce substation design feasibility reports, cost estimates, layouts, and GA's, alongside preparing plant specifications for transformers, switchgear, and battery systems.
• Review designs from suppliers and clients to ensure compliance with legislation and policies.
• Attend and contribute to Design Review and Contract Close-out Meetings, ensuring follow-up actions are completed promptly.
• Liaise with Designers and CAD technicians on drawing requirements and approvals.
• Interface with other disciplines such as Civils, Protection, HV cables, and OHL engineers.

Quality Systems and Health & Safety:

• Understand the legislation impacting the management of the transmission network for both Assets and Projects, including CDM and ESQCR.
• Prepare and issue all QA, environmental, and safety doc