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Senior primary design engineer

Stowmarket
Freedom Recruitment
Design engineer
Posted: 6 May
Offer description

Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

Freedom Electrical Design Services are currently recruiting a Substation Design Engineer to join our team. The Substation Design Engineer will be responsible for delivering the design of EHV, HV, and LV electrical substation projects both in the UK and internationally, meeting safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

The role will require travel to other Freedom offices and client site locations across the UK with overnight stays where necessary.

Key responsibilities include:

* Delivering substation primary plant and cable design projects with quality, timeliness, and profitability.
* Seeking innovative solutions to technical problems.
* Providing advice and designing for primary plant including transformers, GIS and AIS switchgear, cables, and all substation equipment up to 11kV and 400kV.
* Applying sound analytical and numeracy skills, including short-circuit forces calculation, cable rating calculations, short-circuit current calculations, and lightning protection calculations.
* Understanding interface requirements of civil/structural and OHL aspects of HV substations.

Qualifications and experience:

* Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
* Knowledge of CAD.
* Knowledge of Substation Design.
* Full UK Driving license.

Benefits:

* Competitive salary.
* Pension with a leading provider and employer contribution.
* Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days.
* Private Medical Insurance.
* Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program supporting mental health and well-being.
* Flexible benefits such as Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, and Tax-Free Bikes.

Next Steps

We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We will outline the recruitment process in advance and accommodate needs during application and interview stages. Please inform us if you require any accommodations.

About Us

Freedom is part of the NG Bailey Group, a leading UK engineering and services business founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3,000 employees. We invest in training and development, supporting your career growth with clear progression paths, regular reviews, and ongoing support.

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