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Ja
01 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Principal Substation (Primary Design) Engineer - UK Grid Network
Jacobs Bristol, UK
Principal Substation (Primary Design) Engineer - UK Grid Network Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Primary Substation Engineer to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems. Key Responsibilities: Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clients Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages and bids Review HV plant aspects including layouts, earthing, interlocking, busbar calculations, and specifications Coordinate with back-office engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors Attend and contribute to design reviews, hazard reviews, FAT and SAT Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers Support tendering activities and contribute...
Ja
01 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Principal Substation (Primary Design) Engineer - UK Grid Network
Jacobs Glasgow, UK
Principal Substation (Primary Design) Engineer - UK Grid Network Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Primary Substation Engineer to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems. Key Responsibilities: Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clients Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages and bids Review HV plant aspects including layouts, earthing, interlocking, busbar calculations, and specifications Coordinate with back-office engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors Attend and contribute to design reviews, hazard reviews, FAT and SAT Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers Support tendering activities and contribute...
Ja
01 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Principal Substation (Primary Design) Engineer - UK Grid Network
Jacobs Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Principal Substation (Primary Design) Engineer - UK Grid Network Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Primary Substation Engineer to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems. Key Responsibilities: Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clients Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages and bids Review HV plant aspects including layouts, earthing, interlocking, busbar calculations, and specifications Coordinate with back-office engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors Attend and contribute to design reviews, hazard reviews, FAT and SAT Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers Support tendering activities and contribute...
Ja
01 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Principal Substation (Primary Design) Engineer - UK Grid Network
Jacobs Belfast, UK
Principal Substation (Primary Design) Engineer - UK Grid Network Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Primary Substation Engineer to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems. Key Responsibilities: Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clients Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages and bids Review HV plant aspects including layouts, earthing, interlocking, busbar calculations, and specifications Coordinate with back-office engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors Attend and contribute to design reviews, hazard reviews, FAT and SAT Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers Support tendering activities and contribute...
Ja
01 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Principal Substation (Primary Design) Engineer - UK Grid Network
Jacobs Exeter, UK
Principal Substation (Primary Design) Engineer - UK Grid Network Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Primary Substation Engineer to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems. Key Responsibilities: Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clients Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages and bids Review HV plant aspects including layouts, earthing, interlocking, busbar calculations, and specifications Coordinate with back-office engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors Attend and contribute to design reviews, hazard reviews, FAT and SAT Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers Support tendering activities and contribute...
Ja
01 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Principal Substation (Primary Design) Engineer - UK Grid Network
Jacobs Lancashire, UK
Principal Substation (Primary Design) Engineer - UK Grid Network Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Primary Substation Engineer to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems. Key Responsibilities: Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clients Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages and bids Review HV plant aspects including layouts, earthing, interlocking, busbar calculations, and specifications Coordinate with back-office engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors Attend and contribute to design reviews, hazard reviews, FAT and SAT Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers Support tendering activities and contribute...
Ja
01 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Principal Substation (Primary Design) Engineer - UK Grid Network
Jacobs Leeds, UK
Principal Substation (Primary Design) Engineer - UK Grid Network Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Primary Substation Engineer to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems. Key Responsibilities: Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clients Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages and bids Review HV plant aspects including layouts, earthing, interlocking, busbar calculations, and specifications Coordinate with back-office engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors Attend and contribute to design reviews, hazard reviews, FAT and SAT Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers Support tendering activities and contribute...
Ja
01 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Principal Substation (Primary Design) Engineer - UK Grid Network
Jacobs Tamworth, UK
Principal Substation (Primary Design) Engineer - UK Grid Network Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Primary Substation Engineer to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems. Key Responsibilities: Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clients Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages and bids Review HV plant aspects including layouts, earthing, interlocking, busbar calculations, and specifications Coordinate with back-office engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors Attend and contribute to design reviews, hazard reviews, FAT and SAT Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers Support tendering activities and contribute...
Advance TRS
26 Aug, 2026
Contract
Lead Design Engineer
Advance TRS United Kingdom
Job Specification - Principal Substation Secondary (P&C) Design Engineer Job Title: Principal Substation Secondary (P&C) Design Engineer Location: Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham or Epsom Contract: 12 months Sector: Power & Energy / Transmission About the Role We are seeking a Principal Substation Secondary / Protection & Control Design Engineer to provide technical leadership across major transmission-scale projects. This role combines P&C technical leadership, team management, client engagement, bid ownership and business development. You will lead P&C FEED and detailed design workstreams, provide technical assurance and develop the capability of the wider engineering team. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead P&C FEED and detailed design for major transmission projects. Provide technical assurance across P&C design packages. Review protection schemes and protection philosophies. Review protection settings, coordination and...
VW
05 Sep, 2026
Contract
Project Manager
VolkerWessels UK Ltd Chesterfield, UK
Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service. Through our specialist energy business, VolkerEnergy, we're playing a key role in strengthening the nation's electricity transmission network. As our portfolio of major National Grid transmission and substation projects continues to grow, we're looking for a Project Manager to deliver a National Grid substation project. As the driving force behind project success, you'll lead multidisciplinary teams through every stage of the project lifecycle, from planning and procurement through construction, commissioning and final handover. You'll build strong relationships with...
RC
04 Sep, 2026
Contract
Principal Contractor Site Manager (PCSM) - National Grid SR163
£600 - £650 daily
Randstad Construction and Property Buckinghamshire, UK
Role: Civil Principal Contractor Site Manager (PCSM) - National Grid Location: Buckinghamshire Duration: 12 months, rolling Day Rate: 600 - 650 per day Outside IR35 Start Date: Immediate / ASAP About the Role We are seeking an experienced Civil PCSM to lead high-voltage substation and infrastructure upgrade projects. You will act as the primary point of contact for site safety, compliance, and delivery, ensuring all works align with strict National Grid standards. Key Responsibilities Site Leadership: Manage daily civil engineering and construction activities safely. Compliance: Enforce National Grid SR163 supplier requirements on-site. Safety: Direct temporary works, excavation safety, and risk assessments. Coordination: Act as the main liaison between subcontractors and stakeholders. Essential Requirements Accreditation: Current National Grid SR163 PCSM qualification. Safety: Valid SMSTS and up-to-date First Aid at Work....
First Recruitment Group
26 Aug, 2026
Permanent
Principal Engineer
First Recruitment Group Birmingham, UK
Principal Engineer (HV Substations) Location: Birmingham, UK Package: Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + 10% Matched Pension A leading organisation delivering major power infrastructure projects across the UK is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to support the successful delivery of complex HV substation projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to take a leading role on major transmission and distribution projects, working within a multidisciplinary environment to deliver turnkey GIS and AIS substations for key utility clients. The Opportunity As Principal Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and coordination across all engineering disciplines, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality. You will work closely with project, commercial and engineering teams, taking ownership of engineering programmes, resource planning, stakeholder engagement...
Search
26 Aug, 2026
Permanent
Recruitment Consultant
Search Liverpool, UK
Recruitment Consultant - Transmission & Distribution Energy (Substations) Sector: Energy - Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Specialism: Pre-Construction, Construction & Commissioning of UK Substations Location: Liverpool City Centre (Office Based, Full-Time) Earnings: OTE 60,000+ (Uncapped Commission) The Opportunity : SEARCH is a leading name in technical recruitment, and we are dominating the high-growth Transmission & Distribution energy space. With over 35bn of investment flooding into UK energy infrastructure over the next five years, our specialist division is at the heart of one of the UK's most fast-paced and lucrative markets. We have the established client base, the market reputation, and the expert team. Now, we need a driven 360 Recruitment Consultant to hunt, win, and deliver contract talent for major substation projects across the UK. This is a pure sales role with full accountability for both business development and delivery. You...
Fusion People Ltd
26 Aug, 2026
Contract
Health and Safety Manager
£350 - £450 daily
Fusion People Ltd Hull, UK
Role: Health & Safety Manager (Utilities / Civils) Location: Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire Duration: 6 Months Start Date: 1st September Rate: 350 - 420/day (Inside IR35) / 380 - 450/day (Outside IR35) - Select IR35 Status About the Role We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager for a 6-month contract on a major substation project in Hull. You will lead site health, safety, and environmental compliance, working closely with the project delivery team to maintain the highest safety standards during heavy civil engineering and infrastructure works. Key Responsibilities Manage daily site H&S compliance, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS) specific to substation and civil engineering works. Conduct regular site audits, toolbox talks, and safety inductions. Liaise with site management, principal contractors, and clients to align with DNO / National Grid safety standards. Lead incident investigations and ensure prompt reporting and corrective...
Aureos Group
26 Aug, 2026
Permanent
Site Supervisor
Aureos Group Slough, UK
If you are looking to work for a growing business who truly value and care for their employees, then look no further! Aureos are seeking a site supervisor.Thesite supervisoris a crucial part of Aureos' Substation Division and our Onshore Wind, Solar & Battery Team.Representingthe Project Manager, the CSS ensures all site construction activities are managed safely and efficiently. You will drive the SHEW culture, focusing on safety, health, environment, and wellbeing, while managing relationships with contractors and leading site operations. You will play a fundamental role in providing a safe working environment and ensuringprojects run on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards. At Aureos, our people are central to our success. We are dedicated tomaintaininga professional, supportive workplace where employees can perform at their best and contribute to the ongoing success of the business. The successful candidate willbe responsible forthe following:...
Ja
01 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)
Jacobs Glasgow, UK
Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution) Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Engineer - Civils to provide strategic leadership across frontend engineering design (FEED) and detailed civil/structural design for high-voltage (HV) AIS/GIS substations (132-400 kV), HVDC converter stations, overhead line (OHL) interfaces and underground cable projects. You will shape technical assurance, delivery excellence and market growth in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector. Key Responsibilities: Lead civil/structural design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support for National Grid and DNO clients Develop civil layouts for substations, including platforms, foundations, bunds, drainage, access roads, ducting, fencing, and security features, integrating geotechnical and structural inputs with electrical plant...
Ja
01 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)
Jacobs Lancashire, UK
Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution) Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Engineer - Civils to provide strategic leadership across frontend engineering design (FEED) and detailed civil/structural design for high-voltage (HV) AIS/GIS substations (132-400 kV), HVDC converter stations, overhead line (OHL) interfaces and underground cable projects. You will shape technical assurance, delivery excellence and market growth in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector. Key Responsibilities: Lead civil/structural design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support for National Grid and DNO clients Develop civil layouts for substations, including platforms, foundations, bunds, drainage, access roads, ducting, fencing, and security features, integrating geotechnical and structural inputs with electrical plant...
Ja
01 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)
Jacobs Leeds, UK
Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution) Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Engineer - Civils to provide strategic leadership across frontend engineering design (FEED) and detailed civil/structural design for high-voltage (HV) AIS/GIS substations (132-400 kV), HVDC converter stations, overhead line (OHL) interfaces and underground cable projects. You will shape technical assurance, delivery excellence and market growth in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector. Key Responsibilities: Lead civil/structural design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support for National Grid and DNO clients Develop civil layouts for substations, including platforms, foundations, bunds, drainage, access roads, ducting, fencing, and security features, integrating geotechnical and structural inputs with electrical plant...
Ja
01 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)
Jacobs Exeter, UK
Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution) Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Engineer - Civils to provide strategic leadership across frontend engineering design (FEED) and detailed civil/structural design for high-voltage (HV) AIS/GIS substations (132-400 kV), HVDC converter stations, overhead line (OHL) interfaces and underground cable projects. You will shape technical assurance, delivery excellence and market growth in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector. Key Responsibilities: Lead civil/structural design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support for National Grid and DNO clients Develop civil layouts for substations, including platforms, foundations, bunds, drainage, access roads, ducting, fencing, and security features, integrating geotechnical and structural inputs with electrical plant...
Ja
01 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)
Jacobs Bristol, UK
Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution) Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Engineer - Civils to provide strategic leadership across frontend engineering design (FEED) and detailed civil/structural design for high-voltage (HV) AIS/GIS substations (132-400 kV), HVDC converter stations, overhead line (OHL) interfaces and underground cable projects. You will shape technical assurance, delivery excellence and market growth in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector. Key Responsibilities: Lead civil/structural design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support for National Grid and DNO clients Develop civil layouts for substations, including platforms, foundations, bunds, drainage, access roads, ducting, fencing, and security features, integrating geotechnical and structural inputs with electrical plant...
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