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HV Design Engineer

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 500 - 500 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Greater Manchester

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

I'm recruiting for a HV Design Engineer to work on a long contract outside of IR35 to work with a leading international engineering and consulting group. They work in close partnership with clients to solve complex challenges around the movement of people, goods, and services-delivering innovative, resilient infrastructure solutions. 

With a strong focus on future-ready design, they are at the forefront of developing smarter, more efficient infrastructure that responds to evolving technologies, changing behaviours, and increasing demand. Their approach puts people at the heart of design, combining technical excellence with a collaborative, forward-thinking culture.

With ambitious growth plans in the UK, this is an excellent time to join the business as they continue to expand their footprint and reputation across the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Hybrid working based out of offices in either London, Birmingham, York, Manchester, Edinburgh or Reading.

They are seeking a Principal or Senior HV Design Engineer to join their growing Energy team on a long-term contract basis, operating outside IR35. This role will suit an ambitious engineer with strong technical capability, commercial awareness, and the ability to contribute within a high-performing, multidisciplinary environment.

You'll play a key role in delivering a wide range of HV projects across the UK, working on systems up to 132kV and 400kV.

Projects include:

Data centres
HVDC and interconnectors
Wind farms
Substations
Battery Energy Storage (BESS)
Protection & control systems
LVAC and FEED studies
Network reinforcement and reconnection schemes 

Key Responsibilities

Deliver HV system design (concept through to detailed design and review)
Provide technical leadership and support across HV engineering activities
Prepare technical specifications for plant, equipment, and cable routing
Produce tender documentation, reports, and design deliverables
Carry out technical studies (e.g. EMF, EMC, induced voltage calculations)
Ensure effective coordination with multidisciplinary teams
Lead and participate in design reviews and verification processes
Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, standards, and best practice
Support site activities including supervision and technical queries
Maintain strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain 

Requirements

Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Proven experience in HV design (ideally up to 132kV / 400kV)
Background within consultancy, contractor, or utility environments
Strong understanding of UK standards (NGET, NETS, BS7671 etc.)
Experience producing technical specifications and design documentation
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or working towards, with IET or CIBSE 

If you're looking for a secure, long-term contract outside IR35, working on technically challenging, high-value infrastructure projects within a business investing heavily in UK growth, this is a strong opportunity to step into a key role with real influence.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

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