Job Title: Lead Design Engineer

Location: Glasgow, UK – Hybrid (2 days every 2 weeks in Glasgow)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Posted by: Spencer Ogden

12m contract starting ASAP – Inside IR35

Day rate: £600 - £640 per day worked inside IR35 – plus client will help with accommodation costs while in Glasgow.

Lead the Future of Energy – Join a Key Player in Power Transmission

Spencer Ogden is proud to partner with a major utility to support their ongoing investment in the UK’s high-voltage transmission network. We are seeking an experienced Lead Design Engineer based in Glasgow to play a pivotal role in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects across 33kV to 400kV.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take technical ownership of complex electrical design work—from initial feasibility to detailed design—supporting the UK's net zero ambitions and future grid resilience.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Lead Design Engineer, you will:

• Deliver innovative engineering solutions across the full project lifecycle
• Lead technical design for transmission substations (132kV and above) including switchgear, transformers, and ancillary equipment
• Review and assess engineering documentation for feasibility, technical compliance, and regulatory alignment
• Define plant and equipment specifications for project development, procurement, and authorisation
• Lead tender evaluations and provide technical recommendations to clients
• Provide engineering support throughout construction and commissioning phases
• Ensure design compliance with CDM regulations, safety standards, and operational policies
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide input into national and international engineering standards

What We’re Looking For

✔ Chartered Engineer (or actively working towards chartership)

✔ Degree-qualified in electrical engineering or equivalent experience

✔ Expert knowledge of substation and plant engineering (33kV–400kV)

✔ Familiar with Transmission Network Operator design standards and health & safety regulations

✔ Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

✔ Experience with tender assessment and detailed design documentation

✔ Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills