# Principal / Lead Primary Engineer - HV Substations at BakerHicks > United Kingdom · Principal · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Abakerhicks%3A4922253101 (read 2026-11-07). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [BakerHicks](https://alderhq.app/companies/bakerhicks) - Location text: Bristol; Derby; London; Manchester; Motherwell; United Kingdom; Warwick; York; Bristol; Derby; London; Manchester; Motherwell; Warwick; York - Where it can be done from (inferred): United Kingdom (evidence: "Location: Bristol; Derby; London; Manchester; Motherwell; United Kingdom; Warwick; York; B") - Posted: 2026-07-08 (122 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/bakerhicks/jobs/4922253101 ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: not posted - Market band for similar posted roles (London, n 5): p25 £104k, median £140k, p75 £188k ## Description (the employer's text) ### Help Shape the Future of the UK's Energy Infrastructure BakerHicks has established itself as a trusted engineering partner within the UK's Transmission & Distribution sector, delivering major infrastructure projects for some of the country's leading utility clients. With continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, we are seeking an experienced Principal/Lead Primary Design Engineer - HV Substations to join our expanding Power team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering critical energy infrastructure projects, leading technical excellence across complex HV substation designs up to 400kV. ### The Opportunity Reporting to the HV Substation Team Leader, you will lead a team of Primary Design Engineers and CAD Technicians, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality engineering solutions and technical documentation. You will provide technical leadership across HV substation projects, support the development of junior engineers, and act as a key point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders. You will also support business development activities by contributing technical input to tender submissions and helping secure future project opportunities. ### Why This Role - Work on some of the UK's most significant Transmission & Distribution projects. - Be part of a business that is helping deliver the infrastructure required for the UK's energy transition. - Lead and mentor a growing team of engineers and technicians. - Work closely with major utility clients including National Grid, SSEN, Scottish Power, UKPN, ENWL and others. - Enjoy genuine opportunities for career progression, technical leadership and professional development. - Collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering environment where innovation and new ideas are actively encouraged. - See projects progress through the full lifecycle, from concept and design through to construction and energisation. ### Key Responsibilities ### Technical Leadership - Lead the delivery of primary engineering design for HV substation projects up to 400kV. - Manage and mentor a team of engineers and CAD technicians. - Ensure the quality, accuracy and consistency of project deliverables. - Support and develop junior engineers through coaching and technical guidance. - Provide technical oversight and approval of engineering work. - Take ownership of HV Plant CDAE responsibilities on National Grid projects where applicable. ### Design & Engineering Prepare, review and approve: - Primary layouts and elevations. - Single Line Diagrams (SLDs). - Transformer sizing and specifications. - GIS and AIS switchgear designs. - Shunt reactors, NERs and reactive/capacitive compensation schemes. - Switchroom layouts. - CT sizing calculations. - Busbar design and short-circuit force calculations. - Busbar and connector specifications. - LVAC systems for substations. - Earthing studies and earth return current calculations. - Insulation coordination studies. - Mechanical interlocking schemes. - Equipment technical specifications. - Type registration documentation. - Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities. ### Project Delivery - Manage programme, budget and quality requirements for engineering deliverables. - Prepare, review and approve feasibility studies, outline designs, detailed designs and technical reports. - Review and approve construction drawings and technical documentation. - Coordinate internal teams and external suppliers. - Support bid and tender submissions. - Maintain updates to the Business Development Tracker. - Participate in client meetings, design reviews and technical workshops. ### About You You will be an experienced HV Substation Engineer with a strong technical background and a passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions. ### You will have - Significant experience delivering primary design and engineering for HV substation projects up to 400kV. - Strong knowledge of UK Transmission and Distribution standards and specifications. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Experience leading engineering teams and reviewing technical deliverables. - The ability to work independently while supporting and developing others. --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Abakerhicks%3A4922253101 and the date you read it. Observed facts come from the employer's own listing; location reach, level, family and skills are inferences.