Grid and Primary Design Manager
| Posting date: | 20 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £75,000 to £80,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 September 2025 |
| Location: | Billingham, Tyne-Tees, ts22 5TB |
| Company: | NRL Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 57634542 |
Summary
Our role
To enable us to fully deliver our projects we are looking for an experienced Lead Grid & Primary Design Engineer to work Client side on projects from initial concept and feasibility through to procurement specification, construction and commissioning. You will be working on critical grid and primary substation projects on private Networks with our customers.
What we’re looking for
- HNC level qualification in a relevant subject;
- Expertise in primary substation design (11kV to 132 kV including plant specification) in a lead role;
- Awareness and understanding of Power Transformer Design and procurement;
- Experience with electrical engineering design and practices and have good knowledge of the electricity distribution business in a lead role;
- Experience of CDM regulations relating to utility projects;
- Experience in planning, design and commissioning of 132kV substation projects and 132kV private customer connections;
- Working knowledge and experience of Etap and DigSilent (or similar software);
- A full UK driving licence and willing to travel where required.
What we’re offering
As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:
- An annual bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
- Company vehicle
- Private Healthcare
- An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
- A market-leading contributory pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme and opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.
The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.
To enable us to fully deliver our projects we are looking for an experienced Lead Grid & Primary Design Engineer to work Client side on projects from initial concept and feasibility through to procurement specification, construction and commissioning. You will be working on critical grid and primary substation projects on private Networks with our customers.
What we’re looking for
- HNC level qualification in a relevant subject;
- Expertise in primary substation design (11kV to 132 kV including plant specification) in a lead role;
- Awareness and understanding of Power Transformer Design and procurement;
- Experience with electrical engineering design and practices and have good knowledge of the electricity distribution business in a lead role;
- Experience of CDM regulations relating to utility projects;
- Experience in planning, design and commissioning of 132kV substation projects and 132kV private customer connections;
- Working knowledge and experience of Etap and DigSilent (or similar software);
- A full UK driving licence and willing to travel where required.
What we’re offering
As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:
- An annual bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
- Company vehicle
- Private Healthcare
- An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
- A market-leading contributory pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme and opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.
The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.