Location
Epsom, Surrey (also opportunities in Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow)

Hours
Full Time - Hybrid working with a commitment to spend a minimum of three days a week in the office or on client site (project dependent)

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Grow your career while reshaping the world. Join a talented and diverse team where your voice matters and together you tackle clients' challenges head-on. AtkinsRéalis offers a flexible and inclusive work environment with options for remote working, reduced weeks, or additional leave to suit your lifestyle. This senior role is focused on substation design projects within electricity transmission and distribution networks, supporting clients such as National Grid and SSEN both in the UK and internationally.

As a Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer, you will provide technical leadership on Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and Detailed Design workstreams, ensuring quality assurance and delivery of projects and bids. You will review HV plant aspects including layouts, elevations, earthing design, mechanical interlocking, busbar calculations, and technical specifications. Acting as Principal Designer Representative when required, you will coordinate with engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers, manage tender packages, chair design and hazard review meetings, and attend client site visits.

This role offers excellent personal development, training, and support towards professional chartership, with opportunities to work on impactful projects across the wider Power & Energy Solutions team and AtkinsRéalis business.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to supporting employees returning from career breaks and offers a culture that values flexibility and belonging, helping you balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Experience
Proven experience in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Primary Plant design, preferably up to 400kV but not essential. Demonstrated ability to manage tender packages and deliver HV plant technical offers. Experience in client engagement, technical leadership, and multidisciplinary design projects from FEED to Detailed Design.

About you
A passion for consultancy work and championing an inclusive culture where everyone belongs. Collaborative with a curious mindset, eager to find innovative solutions. Enthusiastic and driven to develop your skills within a supportive team. Motivated to achieve professional accreditation where applicable. Comfortable with agile working and learning new technologies. Committed to spending a minimum of three days per week in the office or on client site to foster strong relationships and effective collaboration.

Qualifications
Minimum 2.2 BEng degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Renewable Energy, or a related discipline.