Tendering & Design Engineer (33kV)

The Opportunity

We're partnering with a leading UK & Ireland EV charging infrastructure and grid connections contractor to appoint an experienced Tendering & Design Engineer specialising in high voltage networks up to 33kV. You'll lead the design of HV infrastructure for renewables projects and their associated network connections — producing detailed substation layouts, protection and control schemes, equipment selection and interface design, and making sure every design stands up technically, commercially and to the DNO. This is a senior, visible role, and route to Chartership is supported.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of substations — layout planning, protection and control, earthing design and auxiliary systems.
• Produce designs and tender submissions for connections and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Conduct technical site assessments and feasibility studies for HV network extensions and reinforcements.
• Develop detailed engineering drawings in AutoCAD — single line diagrams, GA layouts, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Coordinate with structural and civil designers.
• Liaise with DNOs and IDNOs and ensure designs comply with ENA, BS, IEC and relevant DNO standards.
• Prepare detailed bills of quantities and cost estimates.
• Develop construction design packs.
• Identify and eliminate risk across construction, operational and decommissioning phases.
• Provide technical input at tender evaluations, client meetings and design reviews.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Power Engineering, or HNC/HND with extensive HV design experience.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in 33kV or higher voltage design, including substation and HV cable design.
• Proven experience in 33kV substation layout, protection and control, earthing design and auxiliary systems.
• Proficient in AutoCAD for HV design drawings.
• Strong understanding of HV plant equipment — transformers, switchgear, CTs/VTs and similar.
• Experience liaising with DNOs and IDNOs for design submissions and approvals.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience preparing and reviewing protection studies and earthing reports.
• Experience with SCADA projects, PV schedule design or energy conversion systems.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or working towards Chartership.
• Familiarity with relevant electrical design software.
• Previous experience within an ICP utility contractor or IDNO environment.

The Package

• £450 per month car allowance.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• 35 days annual leave inclusive of company shutdown days.
• Travel and subsistence covered.
• Discretionary company performance bonus.
• Bupa healthcare after 6 months' service.
• Salary sacrifice pension, 8% total contribution.
• EV car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme — buy up to 5 extra days.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• 4pm finish on Fridays.
• On-site gym at the Bellshill office.
• Benefits and discounts platform.
• Long service awards.