Principal Primary Design Engineer Location: Remote (with optional offices in Leeds, Newcastle, or Westhill) Function: Power T&D – Design Grade: D | Hours: 37.5 per week Role Overview Lead the delivery of HV Primary Design for AIS and GIS substations up to 400kV. You'll guide a team of engineers to produce safe, compliant, and high-quality designs—working remotely with flexibility to visit offices or sites as needed. Act as a key technical authority supporting design, planning, and project execution. Key Responsibilities Design Leadership Oversee substation primary plant design deliverables: SLDs, layouts, earthing, SC force calcs, etc. Act as TP137 CDAE / SR188 LCDAE on National Grid and similar projects. Ensure all designs meet customer specs, safety (CDM 2015), and industry standards. Integrate BIM best practices and manage supplier/subcontractor technical compliance. Team & Project Management Support Design Managers in leading and mentoring engineers and technicians. Manage team workload, review outputs, and contribute to PDRs and training plans. Coordinate with civil, protection, cable, and OHL engineering teams. Planning & Delivery Develop and manage Design and Engineering Management Plans (DEMP). Track progress, identify risks, and ensure design aligns with project timelines and budgets. Support cost estimating, early warnings, and design variation tracking. Client & Com...