Tendering & Design Engineer; V or Remote - Hybrid​/Car

Tendering & Design Engineer (33kV) - Bellshill or Remote - Hybrid/Flexible - £60k-80k + £450 Car Allowance

Location: Bellshill or remote, with travel to closest office as required

Salary: £60,000-£80,000 - flexible for the right candidate

Our client, a well established business in the utilities/renewables infrastructure sector, is seeking an experienced Tendering & Design Engineer with a specialism in high voltage networks up to 33kV.

You will lead on the design of high voltage (HV) infrastructure, ensuring designs meet technical, regulatory, and client standards for renewables projects and associated network connections. You will be responsible for producing detailed HV substation layouts, protection and control schemes, equipment selection, and interface design, working closely with civil and structural teams and liaising with DNOs/IDNOs to ensure compliance with grid codes and specifications.

• 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 & control, earthing design, and auxiliary systems
• Proficient in AutoCAD for HV design drawings (SLDs, schematics, GA layouts, wiring diagrams)
• Strong understanding of HV plant equipment (transformers, switch gear, CTs/VTs, etc.)
• Experience liaising with DNOs/IDNOs for design submissions and approvals
• Full UK Driving Licence
• 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

• Lead the design of substations, including layout planning, protection & 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 and produce detailed engineering drawings (single line diagrams, GA layouts, schematics, wiring diagrams) in AutoCAD
• Coordinate with structural and civil designers to integrate substation infrastructure and cable routes
• Liaise with DNOs/IDNOs and ensure designs comply with ENA, BS, IEC, and relevant DNO design standards
• Prepare detailed bills of quantities (BOQ) and cost estimates in collaboration with the estimating team
• Develop construction design packs incorporating in house and third party input for delivery teams
• Identify and eliminate risks across construction, operational, and decommissioning phases
• Provide technical input during tender evaluations, client meetings, and design reviews
• Ensure all designs meet health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Maintain up to date knowledge of industry standards and best practice
• Monthly car allowance
• Hybrid & flexible working
• 35 days annual leave, including company shutdown days
• Travel & subsistence expenses covered
• Discretionary company performance bonus
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme, 8% total contribution
• EV car salary sacrifice scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme, up to 5 extra days
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• 4pm finish on Fridays
• On site gym access (Bellshill office)
• Benefits & discounts platform
• Long service awards