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Head of Substation - Plant & P&C DesignLondon, Stowmarket, Leeds HybridPermanent - Full TimeCompetitive (DOE) + Car/ Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits As Head of Substation (Plant & P&C Design) you will lead the substation engineering function responsible for both electrical plant and Protection & Control (P&C) design across substations from distribution up to transmission voltages (typically 33kV-400kV). You will act as the technical authority and strategic lead for substation design, ensuring delivery of safe, compliant, high-quality engineering solutions that meet client requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practice. You will shape technical strategy, develop design processes, manage multi-disciplinary teams, support business development, and engage with key external stakeholders including UK Transmission Operators (e.g., National Grid, SSEN), Distribution Network Operators, contractors, and clients. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Strategic Leadership Lead and evolve the substation design function (both Plant and P&C disciplines), defining technical standards, best practices, and long-term capability goals. Champion safety-by-design, quality assurance, and compliance with UK/EU legislation and industry standards (ENA, BS, IEC). Align design resources with business strategy, project pipeline, and client commitments. Technical Authority Oversee Primary (Plant) design , including specification, layout, and detailed engineering of switchgear, transformers, buswork, earthing, auxiliary supplies, and associated equipment. Direct Protection & Control design strategy, including protection philosophies, schemes, relay settings, interlocking, SCADA interfaces, logic, and communications systems. Approve design deliverables, ensuring technical integrity, constructability, and compliance with relevant utility technical requirements. Project Delivery & Governance Provide technical governance on major substation projects from concept through FEED, detailed design, construction support, and commissioning. Drive quality, consistency, and risk mitigation across design work packages and oversee design assurance processes. Engage in tender preparation, bid support, estimating, and scope definition to secure new work. People Leadership Build, coach, and mentor a high-performing team of engineers and technical specialists. Define career pathways, training plans, and performance objectives within the substation design function. Facilitate effective multidisciplinary collaboration with civil, structural, overhead line, cables, and project management teams. Client & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a senior technical representative in meetings with clients, regulators, and partners. Liaise with external design houses, equipment vendors, contractors, and suppliers to optimise technical solutions and delivery outcomes. Manage feedback loops with clients to inform continuous improvement and foster strong commercial relationships. Does this sound like a role you have envisaged yourself in? What we're looking for: Proven senior experience in substation design leadership within the UK-Transmission & Distribution sector. Deep understanding of electrical plant engineering and Protection & Control systems for substation environments up to 400kV. Strong knowledge of UK/National Grid technical standards, grid codes, and regulatory frameworks. Experience with design tools and engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, EPlan, ETAP/DIgSILENT, protection coordination tools). Qualifications MEng / BEng Degree in Electrical Engineering Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IET (or working towards it) advantageous. Previous experience interfacing with UK Transmission Operators (e.g., National Grid ESO) and DNOs Why Join Us? At Freedom, we believe in attracting and retaining the best talent by offering great benefits and career progression opportunities, including: Pension with up to 8% employer contribution Private Medical Insurance Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Flexible benefits (e.g., Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Tax-Free Bikes) Ongoing Training & Development Programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us : Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

Job Title: Senior Product Compliance Engineer Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Brough, Filton, Frimley, Portsmouth, Weymouth or Manchester - we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience What you'll be doing: Attending and reporting to Daily Stand-Up Meetings (DSUM) Design activities including but not limited to supporting rick reduction/ analysis and identification Applying a systems engineering approach to safety products including Working within a centralised modelling tool Working within a small safety team environment Supporting non-safety experienced member of the wider team to achieve desirable safety outcomes Supporting and preparing safety assessments as required to support system design and development Supporting the preparation of Design Safety Justification supporting inputs Providing Safety SME to product design and gate reviews Supporting the development and maintenance of a healthy product Safety Culture within the team and wider business Your skills and experiences: STEM degree (ideally with Product Safety experience within a regulated industry) Familiarity with UK Defence Standard and publications such as Defence Standard 00-56, Defence Standard 00-55, DSA-01, DSA-02 Familiarity with safety analysis techniques such as: (FHA) (FTA) (ETA) (FMEA) (STPA) An understanding of the principles and requirements of IEC 61508 and/or IEC 61511 for complex Software and Hardware Safety Instrumented Systems Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Safety Environmental team: As the Senior Engineer - Product Safety the primary duties for this role will be heavily focussed on the safety during the product design process. You will undertake analysis and provide outputs to the Principal Engineers where they can provide assistance to develop designs further. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 3rd February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Senior Highway Engineer A leading highways contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Highways Engineer to join its expanding highway engineering team based in Central London. The contractor delivers highways maintenance and improvement services across major TfL contracts, and the successful candidate will support delivery and design activities across a rapidly growing workload. The role will be varied and hands-on, combining highways design with technical support to the in-house design team. You will be joining a motivated team co-located with the delivery and design functions, enabling close collaboration and high-quality project outcomes. Role Responsibilities Deliver multidisciplinary highways projects from proposition through to construction, balancing competing demands and priorities. Review and approve highways infrastructure designs and technical outputs. Prepare and review technical reports, drawings, specifications, and schedules. Provide construction support to the delivery team. Supervise and mentor junior engineers and graduates. Candidate Specification - Essential Requirements Relevant degree or HND/HNC (preferably in engineering) or equivalent qualifications. Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (ICE, CIHT, or equivalent), or significant relevant experience. Minimum 7 years' experience in a highways design role. Proven track record in highways design and/or delivery with in-depth understanding of highways and traffic engineering principles. Strong CAD and Civil 3D capability. Experience with Keylines & Key Signs software. Proficient in Microsoft Project. Excellent time management and prioritisation skills. Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Strong working knowledge of relevant industry standards, including: oDMRB oMCHW oTraffic Signs Manual oTfL Streets Toolkit You must have Highways experience to be considered for this position. For a full description and further information on the role, please call Phoebe Kingston at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Footnote: Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Phoebe Kingston at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage you wish to withdraw your consent, please email us.

Want to work on a large Defence site supporting highly secure accounts? Were growing our team of DevOps Automation Engineers and looking for people with a range of skills to help automate key elements of service. Youll combine software engineering and operations expertise to automate tasks, monitor system health and optimise infrastructure click apply for full job details

Our Client is an increasingly expanding national consultancy with multidisciplinary expertise in a vast range of sectors including corporate, offices and commercial spaces. Due to a continual increase in service demand, an experienced Senior Acoustic Consultant with a strong background in building acoustics is required to further develop the acoustic business and contribute to several exciting and challenging projects throughout the UK and abroad. Qualifications Qualified to degree level in Acoustics/Noise and vibration Experience Proven relevant building acoustics experience gained working in an acoustics consultancy on building projects (including schools, commercial and residential developments) A full, clean UK car driving license would be preferred Good written, verbal and presentation skills Be numerate, literate and familiar with IT and software appropriate to the project tasks Good working knowledge of all relevant codes of practice and industry standards An ability to communicate effectively Be commercially aware Be highly motivated, conscientious and diligent with attention to detail Flexible and prepared to take on a new challenge. Duties To undertake acoustic input to building and engineering projects Attend design team meetings and advise architects and engineers on design issues relating to acoustics, noise and vibration. Assist with business development activities and client relationship management. Resolve complex acoustical engineering issues assuring compliance with statutory bodies Contribute to group expansion and develop and maintain business through networking, contact nurturing and presentations Benefits Comprehensive benefits package Competitive salary Career progression Challenging portfolio of high profile projects across the globe For more information or for further vacancies within the Acoustic sector please contact Amir Gharaati of Penguin Recruitment directly on (phone number removed) . Alternatively you can email your CV in and we'll call you back. Emails to: (url removed)

Over Head Line Design Engineer UK wide - (Hybrid) Permanent Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom Professional Services are currently recruiting an Overhead Line Design Engineer to join our team. You will be based from either our Leeds, our Stowmarket or London offices, with options to work from Home. You will be required to Travel as and when required for client meetings, internal team meetings or site visits. The successful candidate will work with the team lead and be responsible for the design and delivery of overhead line (OHL) new build and refurbishment projects, providing technical expertise and guidance to the team. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Undertake the design and development of OHL projects, ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards, and client requirements. Responsible for all aspects of OHL design, including conductor sizing and modelling, insulation selection, lighting protection, line routing, PLS-CAD modelling, clearance checking and structure and foundation design and analysis using PLS-TOWER, or PLS-POLE. Production of technical documents, such as engineering reports, specifications, drawings, and calculations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards. Preparation of proposals for OHL design projects, including determination of design scope, allocating resource, costing program and deliverables. Provide technical support and guidance to the wider team, including tendering, mentoring, and training junior engineers Operate within the quality assurance manual of Freedom/NGB group or an established project management methodology which ensures the maintenance of equivalent standards. Attend site visits, inspections, and meetings as required. What we're looking for : Engineers that join our team will need to have diverse skill sets to bring technical, ethical, social and management competence to every job that we work on, for all of our professional clients and key stakeholders. Strong budgetary and project management skills are required at this level, accompanied by good commercial knowledge of design and construction contract forms such as NEC, and experience of working withing the contract conditions. The business proactively encourages chartership in engineering, and senior engineers are expected to be chartered or close to achieving chartership. You must have Qualifications and experience in: Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Experience in OHL design, including experience in the power transmission and distribution industry. Strong technical knowledge and understanding of OHL design principles and standards governing OHL design in the UK. A good level of technical experience in the production of designs, calculations, reports & drawings associated with new build and refurbishment OHL projects from 11kV - 400kV Experience in using design software such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, delivering to deadlines and budgets. Have a good understanding of CDM 2015 and the Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations Sufficient knowledge of AutoCAD 3D to fulfil role. Knowledge of MicroStation CAD software (Desirable). CSCS Card Holder (Desirable) Full UK driving license. Benefits: We are always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Competitive salary Car or Car allowance 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension with a leading provider and employer contribution Sick Pay Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

Job Title: Senior Product Compliance Engineer Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Brough, Filton, Frimley, Portsmouth, Weymouth or Manchester - we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience What you'll be doing: Attending and reporting to Daily Stand-Up Meetings (DSUM) Design activities including but not limited to supporting rick reduction/ analysis and identification Applying a systems engineering approach to safety products including Working within a centralised modelling tool Working within a small safety team environment Supporting non-safety experienced member of the wider team to achieve desirable safety outcomes Supporting and preparing safety assessments as required to support system design and development Supporting the preparation of Design Safety Justification supporting inputs Providing Safety SME to product design and gate reviews Supporting the development and maintenance of a healthy product Safety Culture within the team and wider business Your skills and experiences: STEM degree (ideally with Product Safety experience within a regulated industry) Familiarity with UK Defence Standard and publications such as Defence Standard 00-56, Defence Standard 00-55, DSA-01, DSA-02 Familiarity with safety analysis techniques such as: (FHA) (FTA) (ETA) (FMEA) (STPA) An understanding of the principles and requirements of IEC 61508 and/or IEC 61511 for complex Software and Hardware Safety Instrumented Systems Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Safety Environmental team: As the Senior Engineer - Product Safety the primary duties for this role will be heavily focussed on the safety during the product design process. You will undertake analysis and provide outputs to the Principal Engineers where they can provide assistance to develop designs further. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 3rd February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Title: Senior Product Compliance Engineer Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Brough, Filton, Frimley, Portsmouth, Weymouth or Manchester - we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience What you'll be doing: Attending and reporting to Daily Stand-Up Meetings (DSUM) Design activities including but not limited to supporting rick reduction/ analysis and identification Applying a systems engineering approach to safety products including Working within a centralised modelling tool Working within a small safety team environment Supporting non-safety experienced member of the wider team to achieve desirable safety outcomes Supporting and preparing safety assessments as required to support system design and development Supporting the preparation of Design Safety Justification supporting inputs Providing Safety SME to product design and gate reviews Supporting the development and maintenance of a healthy product Safety Culture within the team and wider business Your skills and experiences: STEM degree (ideally with Product Safety experience within a regulated industry) Familiarity with UK Defence Standard and publications such as Defence Standard 00-56, Defence Standard 00-55, DSA-01, DSA-02 Familiarity with safety analysis techniques such as: (FHA) (FTA) (ETA) (FMEA) (STPA) An understanding of the principles and requirements of IEC 61508 and/or IEC 61511 for complex Software and Hardware Safety Instrumented Systems Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Safety Environmental team: As the Senior Engineer - Product Safety the primary duties for this role will be heavily focussed on the safety during the product design process. You will undertake analysis and provide outputs to the Principal Engineers where they can provide assistance to develop designs further. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 3rd February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Head of Substation - Plant & P&C DesignLondon, Stowmarket, Leeds HybridPermanent - Full TimeCompetitive (DOE) + Car/ Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits As Head of Substation (Plant & P&C Design) you will lead the substation engineering function responsible for both electrical plant and Protection & Control (P&C) design across substations from distribution up to transmission voltages (typically 33kV-400kV). You will act as the technical authority and strategic lead for substation design, ensuring delivery of safe, compliant, high-quality engineering solutions that meet client requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practice. You will shape technical strategy, develop design processes, manage multi-disciplinary teams, support business development, and engage with key external stakeholders including UK Transmission Operators (e.g., National Grid, SSEN), Distribution Network Operators, contractors, and clients. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Strategic Leadership Lead and evolve the substation design function (both Plant and P&C disciplines), defining technical standards, best practices, and long-term capability goals. Champion safety-by-design, quality assurance, and compliance with UK/EU legislation and industry standards (ENA, BS, IEC). Align design resources with business strategy, project pipeline, and client commitments. Technical Authority Oversee Primary (Plant) design , including specification, layout, and detailed engineering of switchgear, transformers, buswork, earthing, auxiliary supplies, and associated equipment. Direct Protection & Control design strategy, including protection philosophies, schemes, relay settings, interlocking, SCADA interfaces, logic, and communications systems. Approve design deliverables, ensuring technical integrity, constructability, and compliance with relevant utility technical requirements. Project Delivery & Governance Provide technical governance on major substation projects from concept through FEED, detailed design, construction support, and commissioning. Drive quality, consistency, and risk mitigation across design work packages and oversee design assurance processes. Engage in tender preparation, bid support, estimating, and scope definition to secure new work. People Leadership Build, coach, and mentor a high-performing team of engineers and technical specialists. Define career pathways, training plans, and performance objectives within the substation design function. Facilitate effective multidisciplinary collaboration with civil, structural, overhead line, cables, and project management teams. Client & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a senior technical representative in meetings with clients, regulators, and partners. Liaise with external design houses, equipment vendors, contractors, and suppliers to optimise technical solutions and delivery outcomes. Manage feedback loops with clients to inform continuous improvement and foster strong commercial relationships. Does this sound like a role you have envisaged yourself in? What we're looking for: Proven senior experience in substation design leadership within the UK-Transmission & Distribution sector. Deep understanding of electrical plant engineering and Protection & Control systems for substation environments up to 400kV. Strong knowledge of UK/National Grid technical standards, grid codes, and regulatory frameworks. Experience with design tools and engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, EPlan, ETAP/DIgSILENT, protection coordination tools). Qualifications MEng / BEng Degree in Electrical Engineering Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IET (or working towards it) advantageous. Previous experience interfacing with UK Transmission Operators (e.g., National Grid ESO) and DNOs Why Join Us? At Freedom, we believe in attracting and retaining the best talent by offering great benefits and career progression opportunities, including: Pension with up to 8% employer contribution Private Medical Insurance Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Flexible benefits (e.g., Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Tax-Free Bikes) Ongoing Training & Development Programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us : Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

Head of Substation - Plant & P&C DesignLondon, Stowmarket, Leeds HybridPermanent - Full TimeCompetitive (DOE) + Car/ Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits As Head of Substation (Plant & P&C Design) you will lead the substation engineering function responsible for both electrical plant and Protection & Control (P&C) design across substations from distribution up to transmission voltages (typically 33kV-400kV). You will act as the technical authority and strategic lead for substation design, ensuring delivery of safe, compliant, high-quality engineering solutions that meet client requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practice. You will shape technical strategy, develop design processes, manage multi-disciplinary teams, support business development, and engage with key external stakeholders including UK Transmission Operators (e.g., National Grid, SSEN), Distribution Network Operators, contractors, and clients. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Strategic Leadership Lead and evolve the substation design function (both Plant and P&C disciplines), defining technical standards, best practices, and long-term capability goals. Champion safety-by-design, quality assurance, and compliance with UK/EU legislation and industry standards (ENA, BS, IEC). Align design resources with business strategy, project pipeline, and client commitments. Technical Authority Oversee Primary (Plant) design , including specification, layout, and detailed engineering of switchgear, transformers, buswork, earthing, auxiliary supplies, and associated equipment. Direct Protection & Control design strategy, including protection philosophies, schemes, relay settings, interlocking, SCADA interfaces, logic, and communications systems. Approve design deliverables, ensuring technical integrity, constructability, and compliance with relevant utility technical requirements. Project Delivery & Governance Provide technical governance on major substation projects from concept through FEED, detailed design, construction support, and commissioning. Drive quality, consistency, and risk mitigation across design work packages and oversee design assurance processes. Engage in tender preparation, bid support, estimating, and scope definition to secure new work. People Leadership Build, coach, and mentor a high-performing team of engineers and technical specialists. Define career pathways, training plans, and performance objectives within the substation design function. Facilitate effective multidisciplinary collaboration with civil, structural, overhead line, cables, and project management teams. Client & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a senior technical representative in meetings with clients, regulators, and partners. Liaise with external design houses, equipment vendors, contractors, and suppliers to optimise technical solutions and delivery outcomes. Manage feedback loops with clients to inform continuous improvement and foster strong commercial relationships. Does this sound like a role you have envisaged yourself in? What we're looking for: Proven senior experience in substation design leadership within the UK-Transmission & Distribution sector. Deep understanding of electrical plant engineering and Protection & Control systems for substation environments up to 400kV. Strong knowledge of UK/National Grid technical standards, grid codes, and regulatory frameworks. Experience with design tools and engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, EPlan, ETAP/DIgSILENT, protection coordination tools). Qualifications MEng / BEng Degree in Electrical Engineering Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IET (or working towards it) advantageous. Previous experience interfacing with UK Transmission Operators (e.g., National Grid ESO) and DNOs Why Join Us? At Freedom, we believe in attracting and retaining the best talent by offering great benefits and career progression opportunities, including: Pension with up to 8% employer contribution Private Medical Insurance Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Flexible benefits (e.g., Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Tax-Free Bikes) Ongoing Training & Development Programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us : Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

Our client, a leading player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Senior Detail Designer to join their team on a contract basis. This role focuses on outfit and structures within the maritime naval ships discipline. Key Responsibilities: Developing and detailing design solutions for outfit and structural components of naval ships Translating concept designs into detailed technical specifications Collaborating with other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated design solutions Producing detailed drawings and schematics in accordance with industry standards and project requirements Liaising with manufacturing and production teams to ensure feasibility and compliance of designs Providing technical guidance and support to junior designers and engineers Ensuring all design work complies with safety and regulatory standards Reviewing and updating designs based on project feedback and requirements Job Requirements: Experience in electronics design engineering, specifically within the defence sector Proficiency in CAD software and design tools - you must have experience with Foran for this role Strong understanding of outfit and structural design principles for naval ships Ability to produce detailed technical drawings and specifications Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Strong communication and teamwork abilities Attention to detail and commitment to quality Relevant engineering qualifications or equivalent experience Benefits: Competitive contract rates Opportunity to work with a leading company in the Defence & Security sector Engaging and challenging project work Professional development and networking opportunities If you are a skilled Senior Detail Designer with expertise in outfit and structural design for naval ships, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team and contribute to the success of cutting-edge defence projects.

Job title: Senior Systems Engineer Location: Rochester We offer full and part time opportunities - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 dependent on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Understanding our customers' complex needs and collaborating to develop, validate and manage requirements at multiple levels Developing complex system architectures and sub-systems using a Model Based Systems Engineering approach Integration, analysis and test of real time systems containing multiple technical disciplines such as electronic, mechanical, optical and software sub-systems Taking accountability for collaborative technical work package execution and associated outcomes Providing guidance, coaching and nurturing talent in other engineers Verifying that customer needs are satisfied Steering new and improved systems development through implementation whilst making use of best practice systems lifecycle processes alongside techniques such as Learn First and Agile Your skills and experiences: Essential Proven experience developing systems in relevant product markets and/or domains, such as control systems, real time displays or other safety related systems, containing multiple technical disciplines such as electronics, mechanics, optics and/or software Proven experience in requirements management, design analyses, modelling and simulation, using tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, MATLAB and/or Simulink and design methodologies such as SysML A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g., Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics or Mathematics) Desirable Experience in integration, test, and verification of real time and/or safety related systems, with understanding of safety assessment processes including how these processes influence the design Customer and/or supplier liaison experience for technical aspects, verifying and obtaining agreement that customer needs are satisfied An understanding of information assurance, cyber security and environmental impact aspects relating to real time embedded engineering products Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Systems Engineering Team: You'll be part of the development and supply of products across a diverse mix of commercial and military platforms; Head Up and Head Worn Displays, Safety Critical Pilot Control and Flight Control Systems. We encourage our Systems Engineers to gain a breadth of knowledge across these domains to become subject matter experts in one or more product domain, or systems engineering specialism. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 5th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job title: Senior Systems Engineer Location: Rochester We offer full and part time opportunities - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 dependent on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Understanding our customers' complex needs and collaborating to develop, validate and manage requirements at multiple levels Developing complex system architectures and sub-systems using a Model Based Systems Engineering approach Integration, analysis and test of real time systems containing multiple technical disciplines such as electronic, mechanical, optical and software sub-systems Taking accountability for collaborative technical work package execution and associated outcomes Providing guidance, coaching and nurturing talent in other engineers Verifying that customer needs are satisfied Steering new and improved systems development through implementation whilst making use of best practice systems lifecycle processes alongside techniques such as Learn First and Agile Your skills and experiences: Essential Proven experience developing systems in relevant product markets and/or domains, such as control systems, real time displays or other safety related systems, containing multiple technical disciplines such as electronics, mechanics, optics and/or software Proven experience in requirements management, design analyses, modelling and simulation, using tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, MATLAB and/or Simulink and design methodologies such as SysML A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g., Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics or Mathematics) Desirable Experience in integration, test, and verification of real time and/or safety related systems, with understanding of safety assessment processes including how these processes influence the design Customer and/or supplier liaison experience for technical aspects, verifying and obtaining agreement that customer needs are satisfied An understanding of information assurance, cyber security and environmental impact aspects relating to real time embedded engineering products Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Systems Engineering Team: You'll be part of the development and supply of products across a diverse mix of commercial and military platforms; Head Up and Head Worn Displays, Safety Critical Pilot Control and Flight Control Systems. We encourage our Systems Engineers to gain a breadth of knowledge across these domains to become subject matter experts in one or more product domain, or systems engineering specialism. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 5th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.