Principal/Associate HV Engineer

Senior HV / Power Systems Engineer - Private Networks

Location: UK-wide (flexible)
Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 + package
Level: Principal / Associate / Director (title flexible)

A specialist engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior HV / Power Systems Engineer to support the delivery of private HV networks and critical infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is a hands-on technical role for an experienced engineer who wants to stay close to detailed design rather than focus on sales or work-winning.

The role

You'll join a highly niche power systems team delivering Stage 4 detailed HV designs for private-sector clients. Work focuses on behind-the-meter HV networks up to 33kV, supporting complex technical buildings and energy infrastructure.

Projects vary widely and may include:

• Private HV networks for hospitals and large estates (decarbonisation-led)

• HV infrastructure for data centres and critical systems

• Onshore and offshore wind connections

• Client-side HV networks and technical buildings

Key responsibilities

• HV electrical design up to 33kV (private networks)

• ETAP modelling, coordination and detailed calculations (Stage 4)

• DNO coordination and client-side HV interfaces

• Design of HV generators, UPS systems and earthing

• Technical delivery and support to project teams

• Working within coordinated BIM environments (Revit)

Requirements

• Strong experience in HV / Power Systems design

• ETAP detailed design experience is essential

• Proven Stage 4 technical design delivery (including calcs)

• Experience with private / behind-the-meter HV networks

• Revit experience

• Eligible for SC clearance (5 years UK residency required)

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) preferred but not essential for the right technical profile

Additional information

• Role is delivery-focused - no requirement to win or bring in work

• Open to candidates from Principal through to Director level

• UK-wide position - location is not critical

If you would like more information feel free to get in touch with Danny Brookes at Calibre Search.

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