Senior BIM Coordinator Bristol Permanent Summary We are currently seeking a Senior BIM (Building Information Modelling) Coordinator to join a new team being created out of our Bristol office and have some line management duties. This role will be responsible for the production and maintenance of building drawings and models to assist in the overall design and construction process. This role is a great chance to join a new team that will give you the opportunity to grow and develop your career within one of the leading M&E contractors in the UK. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Coordinate and monitor the work of the BIM team allocated to specified project(s), within budget and programme. Produce and maintain coordinated building information models/drawings to assist in the overall design and construction process. Conduct regular coordination review meetings, using 3D model as a discussion tool and highlighting variations, to ensure timely communication between the department and the wider construction team. Maintain a working knowledge of all MEP systems relevant to the installation commissioning and maintenance of services, to ensure optimised coordinated solutions and enable CDM compliance. Visit site to gain practical experience of installation practices and apply these to improve modelling and coordination effectiveness. Develop skills within the team in relation to software, MEP systems and coordination of work, offering guidance and feedback to maximise the performance of the team. Work from engineers/designers' calculations, rough sketches or drawings to produce coordinated, accurate and structured models; incorporating NG Bailey Offsite solutions wherever possible. Produce drawings from 3D models for design stage, installation and/or manufacture. What we're looking for : Ideally have experience of managing BIM Technicians or similar. Solid experience in BIM with CAD and Revit experience MEP project experience Ability to think outside of the box, solution orientated Fantastic communication skills Client experience, ability to walk the client through what they are seeing where the client has little to no BIM or CAD knowledge Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 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: We are 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.
Dec 24, 2025
Full time
Senior BIM Coordinator Bristol Permanent Summary We are currently seeking a Senior BIM (Building Information Modelling) Coordinator to join a new team being created out of our Bristol office and have some line management duties. This role will be responsible for the production and maintenance of building drawings and models to assist in the overall design and construction process. This role is a great chance to join a new team that will give you the opportunity to grow and develop your career within one of the leading M&E contractors in the UK. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Coordinate and monitor the work of the BIM team allocated to specified project(s), within budget and programme. Produce and maintain coordinated building information models/drawings to assist in the overall design and construction process. Conduct regular coordination review meetings, using 3D model as a discussion tool and highlighting variations, to ensure timely communication between the department and the wider construction team. Maintain a working knowledge of all MEP systems relevant to the installation commissioning and maintenance of services, to ensure optimised coordinated solutions and enable CDM compliance. Visit site to gain practical experience of installation practices and apply these to improve modelling and coordination effectiveness. Develop skills within the team in relation to software, MEP systems and coordination of work, offering guidance and feedback to maximise the performance of the team. Work from engineers/designers' calculations, rough sketches or drawings to produce coordinated, accurate and structured models; incorporating NG Bailey Offsite solutions wherever possible. Produce drawings from 3D models for design stage, installation and/or manufacture. What we're looking for : Ideally have experience of managing BIM Technicians or similar. Solid experience in BIM with CAD and Revit experience MEP project experience Ability to think outside of the box, solution orientated Fantastic communication skills Client experience, ability to walk the client through what they are seeing where the client has little to no BIM or CAD knowledge Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 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: We are 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.
Principal Electrical Design Engineer - Protection & Control Scotland Region Permanent - Full Time, hybrid Salary Competitive + Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary: This role involves designing and overseeing the implementation of protection schemes, control systems, and related equipment to ensure the safe and reliable operation of power networks, substations, and Transmissions and Distribution electrical infrastructure. Position requires technical expertise and vast experience working in Transmission and Distribution sector for protection & control and Substation Automation system/SCADA design (from 11kV up to 400kV). Candidate should lead the design and specification of protection and control systems for electrical substations, powerplants, and transmission/distribution networks. Roles & Responsibilities: Candidate is responsible to develop protection settings, relay PSL files, coordination studies, including fault detection and isolation strategies. Candidates should have complete knowledge of all TSO/DNO standards & specifications with respect to P&C Design & Calculations, as well as overall Substation Design Works. He/She should ensure compliance with relevant national and international standards (e.g., IEC, BS, IEEE) in protection system design. Candidate should have good knowledge of substation primary design and substation equipment/switchgear specifications. He/She should ensure that the design meets safety standards and regulatory requirements, incorporating protection against electrical hazards, arc flash, and other safety concerns. Design, implement and maintain SCADA/communication systems for a variety of clients in sectors including utilities, oil and gas, manufacturing, industrial automation and various other communication networks. Configure and optimize network infrastructure & communication protocols such as IEC 61850; Distributed Network Protocol (DNP 3); Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP); Precision Time Protocol (PTP); Network Time Protocol (NTP); Simplified Network Time Protocol (NTP), Modbus, OPC, Profibus, etc for seamless integration with field devices, including RTUs, PLCs, IEDs, etc, also ensure stable connectivity between SCADA centres & remote sites, and configure secure VPNs & remote access protocols to allow for safe, off-site monitoring and control. Understand client requirements & produce network architecture philosophy diagram, IED telecommunication diagram, SCADA & Telecommunications Panel design, Network IP allocation, I/O Schedules, Cable & Core schedules, etc. Assist with the setup and commissioning of SCADA systems at client sites, troubleshoot field devices and network communication issues, perform preventive and corrective maintenance on SCADA infrastructure and associated hardware. Efficiently design/develop the SCADA/communication systems (e.g., Ignition, Siemens WinCC, GE iFIX, etc) to ensure real-time data acquisition and control for critical infrastructure. Provide remote support for troubleshooting SCADA system and network issues, ensuring minimal downtime and swift resolution of critical incidents. Conduct system upgrades, testing, and validation for new features, components, and patches. Implement cybersecurity measures to safeguard SCADA systems against emerging threats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment of SCADA systems. Candidate should have experience in tendering, pricing jobs, proposal creation. Candidate should be actively participating in work winning process. Candidate should be capable of technically assessing engineering problems and critically evaluating a range of technical solutions. Unwavering confidence in technically assessing engineering problems and critically evaluating a range of technical solutions will be instrumental in pursuit of engineering excellence. Exemplary communication skills to demonstrate diligence, prioritize tasks effectively, and ensure a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, including CDM and ESQCR. This knowledge will be pivotal in managing Transmission and Distribution network. Collaborate closely with other designers, construction professionals, and engineering teams. Liaise effectively with the Power Systems, Primary and Civil design departments to ensure that all objectives are met and that the best possible design is submitted. Review and provide constructive feedback on the reports and drawings done by Junior & Senior Engineers. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers in the design, analysis, and commissioning of protection systems. What we're looking for : Experience: Extensive experience in electrical protection and control system design, Substation Automation and SCADA system typically 12-15 years, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects within the power sector. Technical and Professional knowledge and experience associated with the role. Candidate should have vast experience in crafting Single Line Diagrams, AC & DC Schematic Drawings, Panel General Arrangements, Panel Wiring Diagrams, Switchgear Termination/interconnection drawings, Block Cable Diagrams/Schedules, and performing cable specification/sizing calculations, battery sizing calculations, CT/VT sizing, multicore sizing, Relays CORTEC/specifications. Candidate should have experience in testing & commissioning of P&C, SCADA/Communication/SAS panels. Should be able to Identify potential risks and failures within protection and SCADA systems and propose mitigation strategies. Candidate should have good knowledge & experience working with AutoCAD. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (typically 2:1 or above) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field. A master's degree may be preferred for senior roles.Chartered Status (Preferred): Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a professional body such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) is highly desirable.Certifications (Optional): Professional certifications such as NEBOSH for health and safety, or specific training in protection and control system design, may be beneficial.Candidate should have experience working in Substation Automation Syste
Dec 23, 2025
Full time
Principal Electrical Design Engineer - Protection & Control Scotland Region Permanent - Full Time, hybrid Salary Competitive + Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary: This role involves designing and overseeing the implementation of protection schemes, control systems, and related equipment to ensure the safe and reliable operation of power networks, substations, and Transmissions and Distribution electrical infrastructure. Position requires technical expertise and vast experience working in Transmission and Distribution sector for protection & control and Substation Automation system/SCADA design (from 11kV up to 400kV). Candidate should lead the design and specification of protection and control systems for electrical substations, powerplants, and transmission/distribution networks. Roles & Responsibilities: Candidate is responsible to develop protection settings, relay PSL files, coordination studies, including fault detection and isolation strategies. Candidates should have complete knowledge of all TSO/DNO standards & specifications with respect to P&C Design & Calculations, as well as overall Substation Design Works. He/She should ensure compliance with relevant national and international standards (e.g., IEC, BS, IEEE) in protection system design. Candidate should have good knowledge of substation primary design and substation equipment/switchgear specifications. He/She should ensure that the design meets safety standards and regulatory requirements, incorporating protection against electrical hazards, arc flash, and other safety concerns. Design, implement and maintain SCADA/communication systems for a variety of clients in sectors including utilities, oil and gas, manufacturing, industrial automation and various other communication networks. Configure and optimize network infrastructure & communication protocols such as IEC 61850; Distributed Network Protocol (DNP 3); Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP); Precision Time Protocol (PTP); Network Time Protocol (NTP); Simplified Network Time Protocol (NTP), Modbus, OPC, Profibus, etc for seamless integration with field devices, including RTUs, PLCs, IEDs, etc, also ensure stable connectivity between SCADA centres & remote sites, and configure secure VPNs & remote access protocols to allow for safe, off-site monitoring and control. Understand client requirements & produce network architecture philosophy diagram, IED telecommunication diagram, SCADA & Telecommunications Panel design, Network IP allocation, I/O Schedules, Cable & Core schedules, etc. Assist with the setup and commissioning of SCADA systems at client sites, troubleshoot field devices and network communication issues, perform preventive and corrective maintenance on SCADA infrastructure and associated hardware. Efficiently design/develop the SCADA/communication systems (e.g., Ignition, Siemens WinCC, GE iFIX, etc) to ensure real-time data acquisition and control for critical infrastructure. Provide remote support for troubleshooting SCADA system and network issues, ensuring minimal downtime and swift resolution of critical incidents. Conduct system upgrades, testing, and validation for new features, components, and patches. Implement cybersecurity measures to safeguard SCADA systems against emerging threats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment of SCADA systems. Candidate should have experience in tendering, pricing jobs, proposal creation. Candidate should be actively participating in work winning process. Candidate should be capable of technically assessing engineering problems and critically evaluating a range of technical solutions. Unwavering confidence in technically assessing engineering problems and critically evaluating a range of technical solutions will be instrumental in pursuit of engineering excellence. Exemplary communication skills to demonstrate diligence, prioritize tasks effectively, and ensure a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, including CDM and ESQCR. This knowledge will be pivotal in managing Transmission and Distribution network. Collaborate closely with other designers, construction professionals, and engineering teams. Liaise effectively with the Power Systems, Primary and Civil design departments to ensure that all objectives are met and that the best possible design is submitted. Review and provide constructive feedback on the reports and drawings done by Junior & Senior Engineers. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers in the design, analysis, and commissioning of protection systems. What we're looking for : Experience: Extensive experience in electrical protection and control system design, Substation Automation and SCADA system typically 12-15 years, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects within the power sector. Technical and Professional knowledge and experience associated with the role. Candidate should have vast experience in crafting Single Line Diagrams, AC & DC Schematic Drawings, Panel General Arrangements, Panel Wiring Diagrams, Switchgear Termination/interconnection drawings, Block Cable Diagrams/Schedules, and performing cable specification/sizing calculations, battery sizing calculations, CT/VT sizing, multicore sizing, Relays CORTEC/specifications. Candidate should have experience in testing & commissioning of P&C, SCADA/Communication/SAS panels. Should be able to Identify potential risks and failures within protection and SCADA systems and propose mitigation strategies. Candidate should have good knowledge & experience working with AutoCAD. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (typically 2:1 or above) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field. A master's degree may be preferred for senior roles.Chartered Status (Preferred): Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a professional body such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) is highly desirable.Certifications (Optional): Professional certifications such as NEBOSH for health and safety, or specific training in protection and control system design, may be beneficial.Candidate should have experience working in Substation Automation Syste
Principal Design Engineer (Primary)Leeds, Stowmarket, Birmingham, Catterick, United Kingdom, Hybrid Permanent - Full Time Competitive (DOE) + Car/ Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary : Freedom Professional Services are looking for a Principal Primary Design Engineer to join our growing team and work on an array of complex and challenging engineering projects, helping to deliver the country's Net Zero targets! Our projects span the complete energy system from generation, transmission, distribution and storage to load-end consumers in manufacturing, processing, data and recycling. The successful candidate will act as the head of the Primary design team, providing leadership, mentorship and line management for the members of the team. Team leaders will generally lead a team of 3+ staff from similar technical disciplines and head a Sub-Business Unit in the Freedom Professional Services business. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Be a team lead who can undertake client meetings, business development activities, act as technical authority within the team, mentor and coach the team members. Deliver substation primary plant and cable design projects to targeted levels of quality, timeliness and profitability. Undertake Transmission and Distribution level designs, in line with DNO and National Grid standards. Deliver detailed Substation plant design, layouts, plant specifications, short 1 circuit calculations, cable system design calculations, TMF calculations, ancillary equipment selection and specification. Understand earthing design and system X/R ratios to accurately specify transformer NERs. Undertake site survey works and guide the team around constructability issues. Be responsible for the design liability and risks associated with the correct primary design in relation to design change, compensation events, safe operability and maintenance, and alignment and adherence to industry and client standards and requirements. Seek out innovative solutions to technical problems Lead the team on all primary plant design including transformers, GIS and AIS switchgear, Busbar and GIB, GIS cable termination through to MV AIS terminations, and other substation ancillary equipment, at all system voltages up to 400kV Have sound analytical and numeracy skills to reliably undertake primary design calculations. Have a solid understanding of the interface requirements of the civil/structural and OHL aspects of HV substations Identify any additional business development opportunities which may arise during project delivery Preparation, monitoring and delivery of cost budget for projects Be responsible for the project delivery independently from senior management, ensuring the primary design deliverables are met on time, and the project budget has been maintained. Writing technical proposals with good written English and grammar to produce high-quality basis of design documents, Design Intent Documents (DID), Project Execution Plans (PEP), contribute to BIM Execution Plans (BEP) Carrying out the role and responsibilities within the company's SHEQ requirements and CDM2015 regulations. Act as a CDM2015 Principal designer where appropriate for large substation design projects in the electrical phase, understanding the requirements of the regulations, Principal Designer role, the role of designers and that of Principal Contractor and client Does this sound like a role you have envisaged yourself in? What we're looking for: We are looking for highly motivated self-starters who are driven by a challenge and have a hunger to grow and build the technical capability of the organisation through their leadership and guidance. 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 within the contract conditions. Demonstrable experience working in a design environment Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering Chartered Engineer (or working towards it) Working experience in the industry for the key duties and responsibilities mentioned on multiple projects end to end Knowledge of CAD and 3D CAD CSCS/SHEA Power Card holder Full UK Driving license. 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.
Dec 18, 2025
Full time
Principal Design Engineer (Primary)Leeds, Stowmarket, Birmingham, Catterick, United Kingdom, Hybrid Permanent - Full Time Competitive (DOE) + Car/ Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary : Freedom Professional Services are looking for a Principal Primary Design Engineer to join our growing team and work on an array of complex and challenging engineering projects, helping to deliver the country's Net Zero targets! Our projects span the complete energy system from generation, transmission, distribution and storage to load-end consumers in manufacturing, processing, data and recycling. The successful candidate will act as the head of the Primary design team, providing leadership, mentorship and line management for the members of the team. Team leaders will generally lead a team of 3+ staff from similar technical disciplines and head a Sub-Business Unit in the Freedom Professional Services business. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Be a team lead who can undertake client meetings, business development activities, act as technical authority within the team, mentor and coach the team members. Deliver substation primary plant and cable design projects to targeted levels of quality, timeliness and profitability. Undertake Transmission and Distribution level designs, in line with DNO and National Grid standards. Deliver detailed Substation plant design, layouts, plant specifications, short 1 circuit calculations, cable system design calculations, TMF calculations, ancillary equipment selection and specification. Understand earthing design and system X/R ratios to accurately specify transformer NERs. Undertake site survey works and guide the team around constructability issues. Be responsible for the design liability and risks associated with the correct primary design in relation to design change, compensation events, safe operability and maintenance, and alignment and adherence to industry and client standards and requirements. Seek out innovative solutions to technical problems Lead the team on all primary plant design including transformers, GIS and AIS switchgear, Busbar and GIB, GIS cable termination through to MV AIS terminations, and other substation ancillary equipment, at all system voltages up to 400kV Have sound analytical and numeracy skills to reliably undertake primary design calculations. Have a solid understanding of the interface requirements of the civil/structural and OHL aspects of HV substations Identify any additional business development opportunities which may arise during project delivery Preparation, monitoring and delivery of cost budget for projects Be responsible for the project delivery independently from senior management, ensuring the primary design deliverables are met on time, and the project budget has been maintained. Writing technical proposals with good written English and grammar to produce high-quality basis of design documents, Design Intent Documents (DID), Project Execution Plans (PEP), contribute to BIM Execution Plans (BEP) Carrying out the role and responsibilities within the company's SHEQ requirements and CDM2015 regulations. Act as a CDM2015 Principal designer where appropriate for large substation design projects in the electrical phase, understanding the requirements of the regulations, Principal Designer role, the role of designers and that of Principal Contractor and client Does this sound like a role you have envisaged yourself in? What we're looking for: We are looking for highly motivated self-starters who are driven by a challenge and have a hunger to grow and build the technical capability of the organisation through their leadership and guidance. 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 within the contract conditions. Demonstrable experience working in a design environment Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering Chartered Engineer (or working towards it) Working experience in the industry for the key duties and responsibilities mentioned on multiple projects end to end Knowledge of CAD and 3D CAD CSCS/SHEA Power Card holder Full UK Driving license. 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.
Principal Design Engineer (Primary)Leeds, Stowmarket, Birmingham, Catterick, United Kingdom, Hybrid Permanent - Full Time Competitive (DOE) + Car/ Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary : Freedom Professional Services are looking for a Principal Primary Design Engineer to join our growing team and work on an array of complex and challenging engineering projects, helping to deliver the country's Net Zero targets! Our projects span the complete energy system from generation, transmission, distribution and storage to load-end consumers in manufacturing, processing, data and recycling. The successful candidate will act as the head of the Primary design team, providing leadership, mentorship and line management for the members of the team. Team leaders will generally lead a team of 3+ staff from similar technical disciplines and head a Sub-Business Unit in the Freedom Professional Services business. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Be a team lead who can undertake client meetings, business development activities, act as technical authority within the team, mentor and coach the team members. Deliver substation primary plant and cable design projects to targeted levels of quality, timeliness and profitability. Undertake Transmission and Distribution level designs, in line with DNO and National Grid standards. Deliver detailed Substation plant design, layouts, plant specifications, short 1 circuit calculations, cable system design calculations, TMF calculations, ancillary equipment selection and specification. Understand earthing design and system X/R ratios to accurately specify transformer NERs. Undertake site survey works and guide the team around constructability issues. Be responsible for the design liability and risks associated with the correct primary design in relation to design change, compensation events, safe operability and maintenance, and alignment and adherence to industry and client standards and requirements. Seek out innovative solutions to technical problems Lead the team on all primary plant design including transformers, GIS and AIS switchgear, Busbar and GIB, GIS cable termination through to MV AIS terminations, and other substation ancillary equipment, at all system voltages up to 400kV Have sound analytical and numeracy skills to reliably undertake primary design calculations. Have a solid understanding of the interface requirements of the civil/structural and OHL aspects of HV substations Identify any additional business development opportunities which may arise during project delivery Preparation, monitoring and delivery of cost budget for projects Be responsible for the project delivery independently from senior management, ensuring the primary design deliverables are met on time, and the project budget has been maintained. Writing technical proposals with good written English and grammar to produce high-quality basis of design documents, Design Intent Documents (DID), Project Execution Plans (PEP), contribute to BIM Execution Plans (BEP) Carrying out the role and responsibilities within the company's SHEQ requirements and CDM2015 regulations. Act as a CDM2015 Principal designer where appropriate for large substation design projects in the electrical phase, understanding the requirements of the regulations, Principal Designer role, the role of designers and that of Principal Contractor and client Does this sound like a role you have envisaged yourself in? What we're looking for: We are looking for highly motivated self-starters who are driven by a challenge and have a hunger to grow and build the technical capability of the organisation through their leadership and guidance. 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 within the contract conditions. Demonstrable experience working in a design environment Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering Chartered Engineer (or working towards it) Working experience in the industry for the key duties and responsibilities mentioned on multiple projects end to end Knowledge of CAD and 3D CAD CSCS/SHEA Power Card holder Full UK Driving license. 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.
Dec 18, 2025
Full time
Principal Design Engineer (Primary)Leeds, Stowmarket, Birmingham, Catterick, United Kingdom, Hybrid Permanent - Full Time Competitive (DOE) + Car/ Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary : Freedom Professional Services are looking for a Principal Primary Design Engineer to join our growing team and work on an array of complex and challenging engineering projects, helping to deliver the country's Net Zero targets! Our projects span the complete energy system from generation, transmission, distribution and storage to load-end consumers in manufacturing, processing, data and recycling. The successful candidate will act as the head of the Primary design team, providing leadership, mentorship and line management for the members of the team. Team leaders will generally lead a team of 3+ staff from similar technical disciplines and head a Sub-Business Unit in the Freedom Professional Services business. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Be a team lead who can undertake client meetings, business development activities, act as technical authority within the team, mentor and coach the team members. Deliver substation primary plant and cable design projects to targeted levels of quality, timeliness and profitability. Undertake Transmission and Distribution level designs, in line with DNO and National Grid standards. Deliver detailed Substation plant design, layouts, plant specifications, short 1 circuit calculations, cable system design calculations, TMF calculations, ancillary equipment selection and specification. Understand earthing design and system X/R ratios to accurately specify transformer NERs. Undertake site survey works and guide the team around constructability issues. Be responsible for the design liability and risks associated with the correct primary design in relation to design change, compensation events, safe operability and maintenance, and alignment and adherence to industry and client standards and requirements. Seek out innovative solutions to technical problems Lead the team on all primary plant design including transformers, GIS and AIS switchgear, Busbar and GIB, GIS cable termination through to MV AIS terminations, and other substation ancillary equipment, at all system voltages up to 400kV Have sound analytical and numeracy skills to reliably undertake primary design calculations. Have a solid understanding of the interface requirements of the civil/structural and OHL aspects of HV substations Identify any additional business development opportunities which may arise during project delivery Preparation, monitoring and delivery of cost budget for projects Be responsible for the project delivery independently from senior management, ensuring the primary design deliverables are met on time, and the project budget has been maintained. Writing technical proposals with good written English and grammar to produce high-quality basis of design documents, Design Intent Documents (DID), Project Execution Plans (PEP), contribute to BIM Execution Plans (BEP) Carrying out the role and responsibilities within the company's SHEQ requirements and CDM2015 regulations. Act as a CDM2015 Principal designer where appropriate for large substation design projects in the electrical phase, understanding the requirements of the regulations, Principal Designer role, the role of designers and that of Principal Contractor and client Does this sound like a role you have envisaged yourself in? What we're looking for: We are looking for highly motivated self-starters who are driven by a challenge and have a hunger to grow and build the technical capability of the organisation through their leadership and guidance. 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 within the contract conditions. Demonstrable experience working in a design environment Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering Chartered Engineer (or working towards it) Working experience in the industry for the key duties and responsibilities mentioned on multiple projects end to end Knowledge of CAD and 3D CAD CSCS/SHEA Power Card holder Full UK Driving license. 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.
Principal Design Engineer (Primary)Leeds, Stowmarket, Birmingham, Catterick, United Kingdom, Hybrid Permanent - Full Time Competitive (DOE) + Car/ Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary : Freedom Professional Services are looking for a Principal Primary Design Engineer to join our growing team and work on an array of complex and challenging engineering projects, helping to deliver the country's Net Zero targets! Our projects span the complete energy system from generation, transmission, distribution and storage to load-end consumers in manufacturing, processing, data and recycling. The successful candidate will act as the head of the Primary design team, providing leadership, mentorship and line management for the members of the team. Team leaders will generally lead a team of 3+ staff from similar technical disciplines and head a Sub-Business Unit in the Freedom Professional Services business. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Be a team lead who can undertake client meetings, business development activities, act as technical authority within the team, mentor and coach the team members. Deliver substation primary plant and cable design projects to targeted levels of quality, timeliness and profitability. Undertake Transmission and Distribution level designs, in line with DNO and National Grid standards. Deliver detailed Substation plant design, layouts, plant specifications, short 1 circuit calculations, cable system design calculations, TMF calculations, ancillary equipment selection and specification. Understand earthing design and system X/R ratios to accurately specify transformer NERs. Undertake site survey works and guide the team around constructability issues. Be responsible for the design liability and risks associated with the correct primary design in relation to design change, compensation events, safe operability and maintenance, and alignment and adherence to industry and client standards and requirements. Seek out innovative solutions to technical problems Lead the team on all primary plant design including transformers, GIS and AIS switchgear, Busbar and GIB, GIS cable termination through to MV AIS terminations, and other substation ancillary equipment, at all system voltages up to 400kV Have sound analytical and numeracy skills to reliably undertake primary design calculations. Have a solid understanding of the interface requirements of the civil/structural and OHL aspects of HV substations Identify any additional business development opportunities which may arise during project delivery Preparation, monitoring and delivery of cost budget for projects Be responsible for the project delivery independently from senior management, ensuring the primary design deliverables are met on time, and the project budget has been maintained. Writing technical proposals with good written English and grammar to produce high-quality basis of design documents, Design Intent Documents (DID), Project Execution Plans (PEP), contribute to BIM Execution Plans (BEP) Carrying out the role and responsibilities within the company's SHEQ requirements and CDM2015 regulations. Act as a CDM2015 Principal designer where appropriate for large substation design projects in the electrical phase, understanding the requirements of the regulations, Principal Designer role, the role of designers and that of Principal Contractor and client Does this sound like a role you have envisaged yourself in? What we're looking for: We are looking for highly motivated self-starters who are driven by a challenge and have a hunger to grow and build the technical capability of the organisation through their leadership and guidance. 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 within the contract conditions. Demonstrable experience working in a design environment Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering Chartered Engineer (or working towards it) Working experience in the industry for the key duties and responsibilities mentioned on multiple projects end to end Knowledge of CAD and 3D CAD CSCS/SHEA Power Card holder Full UK Driving license. 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.
Dec 18, 2025
Full time
Principal Design Engineer (Primary)Leeds, Stowmarket, Birmingham, Catterick, United Kingdom, Hybrid Permanent - Full Time Competitive (DOE) + Car/ Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary : Freedom Professional Services are looking for a Principal Primary Design Engineer to join our growing team and work on an array of complex and challenging engineering projects, helping to deliver the country's Net Zero targets! Our projects span the complete energy system from generation, transmission, distribution and storage to load-end consumers in manufacturing, processing, data and recycling. The successful candidate will act as the head of the Primary design team, providing leadership, mentorship and line management for the members of the team. Team leaders will generally lead a team of 3+ staff from similar technical disciplines and head a Sub-Business Unit in the Freedom Professional Services business. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Be a team lead who can undertake client meetings, business development activities, act as technical authority within the team, mentor and coach the team members. Deliver substation primary plant and cable design projects to targeted levels of quality, timeliness and profitability. Undertake Transmission and Distribution level designs, in line with DNO and National Grid standards. Deliver detailed Substation plant design, layouts, plant specifications, short 1 circuit calculations, cable system design calculations, TMF calculations, ancillary equipment selection and specification. Understand earthing design and system X/R ratios to accurately specify transformer NERs. Undertake site survey works and guide the team around constructability issues. Be responsible for the design liability and risks associated with the correct primary design in relation to design change, compensation events, safe operability and maintenance, and alignment and adherence to industry and client standards and requirements. Seek out innovative solutions to technical problems Lead the team on all primary plant design including transformers, GIS and AIS switchgear, Busbar and GIB, GIS cable termination through to MV AIS terminations, and other substation ancillary equipment, at all system voltages up to 400kV Have sound analytical and numeracy skills to reliably undertake primary design calculations. Have a solid understanding of the interface requirements of the civil/structural and OHL aspects of HV substations Identify any additional business development opportunities which may arise during project delivery Preparation, monitoring and delivery of cost budget for projects Be responsible for the project delivery independently from senior management, ensuring the primary design deliverables are met on time, and the project budget has been maintained. Writing technical proposals with good written English and grammar to produce high-quality basis of design documents, Design Intent Documents (DID), Project Execution Plans (PEP), contribute to BIM Execution Plans (BEP) Carrying out the role and responsibilities within the company's SHEQ requirements and CDM2015 regulations. Act as a CDM2015 Principal designer where appropriate for large substation design projects in the electrical phase, understanding the requirements of the regulations, Principal Designer role, the role of designers and that of Principal Contractor and client Does this sound like a role you have envisaged yourself in? What we're looking for: We are looking for highly motivated self-starters who are driven by a challenge and have a hunger to grow and build the technical capability of the organisation through their leadership and guidance. 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 within the contract conditions. Demonstrable experience working in a design environment Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering Chartered Engineer (or working towards it) Working experience in the industry for the key duties and responsibilities mentioned on multiple projects end to end Knowledge of CAD and 3D CAD CSCS/SHEA Power Card holder Full UK Driving license. 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.
Principal Design Engineer (Primary)Leeds, Stowmarket, Birmingham, Catterick, United Kingdom, Hybrid Permanent - Full Time Competitive (DOE) + Car/ Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary : Freedom Professional Services are looking for a Principal Primary Design Engineer to join our growing team and work on an array of complex and challenging engineering projects, helping to deliver the country's Net Zero targets! Our projects span the complete energy system from generation, transmission, distribution and storage to load-end consumers in manufacturing, processing, data and recycling. The successful candidate will act as the head of the Primary design team, providing leadership, mentorship and line management for the members of the team. Team leaders will generally lead a team of 3+ staff from similar technical disciplines and head a Sub-Business Unit in the Freedom Professional Services business. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Be a team lead who can undertake client meetings, business development activities, act as technical authority within the team, mentor and coach the team members. Deliver substation primary plant and cable design projects to targeted levels of quality, timeliness and profitability. Undertake Transmission and Distribution level designs, in line with DNO and National Grid standards. Deliver detailed Substation plant design, layouts, plant specifications, short 1 circuit calculations, cable system design calculations, TMF calculations, ancillary equipment selection and specification. Understand earthing design and system X/R ratios to accurately specify transformer NERs. Undertake site survey works and guide the team around constructability issues. Be responsible for the design liability and risks associated with the correct primary design in relation to design change, compensation events, safe operability and maintenance, and alignment and adherence to industry and client standards and requirements. Seek out innovative solutions to technical problems Lead the team on all primary plant design including transformers, GIS and AIS switchgear, Busbar and GIB, GIS cable termination through to MV AIS terminations, and other substation ancillary equipment, at all system voltages up to 400kV Have sound analytical and numeracy skills to reliably undertake primary design calculations. Have a solid understanding of the interface requirements of the civil/structural and OHL aspects of HV substations Identify any additional business development opportunities which may arise during project delivery Preparation, monitoring and delivery of cost budget for projects Be responsible for the project delivery independently from senior management, ensuring the primary design deliverables are met on time, and the project budget has been maintained. Writing technical proposals with good written English and grammar to produce high-quality basis of design documents, Design Intent Documents (DID), Project Execution Plans (PEP), contribute to BIM Execution Plans (BEP) Carrying out the role and responsibilities within the company's SHEQ requirements and CDM2015 regulations. Act as a CDM2015 Principal designer where appropriate for large substation design projects in the electrical phase, understanding the requirements of the regulations, Principal Designer role, the role of designers and that of Principal Contractor and client Does this sound like a role you have envisaged yourself in? What we're looking for: We are looking for highly motivated self-starters who are driven by a challenge and have a hunger to grow and build the technical capability of the organisation through their leadership and guidance. 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 within the contract conditions. Demonstrable experience working in a design environment Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering Chartered Engineer (or working towards it) Working experience in the industry for the key duties and responsibilities mentioned on multiple projects end to end Knowledge of CAD and 3D CAD CSCS/SHEA Power Card holder Full UK Driving license. 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.
Dec 18, 2025
Full time
Principal Design Engineer (Primary)Leeds, Stowmarket, Birmingham, Catterick, United Kingdom, Hybrid Permanent - Full Time Competitive (DOE) + Car/ Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary : Freedom Professional Services are looking for a Principal Primary Design Engineer to join our growing team and work on an array of complex and challenging engineering projects, helping to deliver the country's Net Zero targets! Our projects span the complete energy system from generation, transmission, distribution and storage to load-end consumers in manufacturing, processing, data and recycling. The successful candidate will act as the head of the Primary design team, providing leadership, mentorship and line management for the members of the team. Team leaders will generally lead a team of 3+ staff from similar technical disciplines and head a Sub-Business Unit in the Freedom Professional Services business. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Be a team lead who can undertake client meetings, business development activities, act as technical authority within the team, mentor and coach the team members. Deliver substation primary plant and cable design projects to targeted levels of quality, timeliness and profitability. Undertake Transmission and Distribution level designs, in line with DNO and National Grid standards. Deliver detailed Substation plant design, layouts, plant specifications, short 1 circuit calculations, cable system design calculations, TMF calculations, ancillary equipment selection and specification. Understand earthing design and system X/R ratios to accurately specify transformer NERs. Undertake site survey works and guide the team around constructability issues. Be responsible for the design liability and risks associated with the correct primary design in relation to design change, compensation events, safe operability and maintenance, and alignment and adherence to industry and client standards and requirements. Seek out innovative solutions to technical problems Lead the team on all primary plant design including transformers, GIS and AIS switchgear, Busbar and GIB, GIS cable termination through to MV AIS terminations, and other substation ancillary equipment, at all system voltages up to 400kV Have sound analytical and numeracy skills to reliably undertake primary design calculations. Have a solid understanding of the interface requirements of the civil/structural and OHL aspects of HV substations Identify any additional business development opportunities which may arise during project delivery Preparation, monitoring and delivery of cost budget for projects Be responsible for the project delivery independently from senior management, ensuring the primary design deliverables are met on time, and the project budget has been maintained. Writing technical proposals with good written English and grammar to produce high-quality basis of design documents, Design Intent Documents (DID), Project Execution Plans (PEP), contribute to BIM Execution Plans (BEP) Carrying out the role and responsibilities within the company's SHEQ requirements and CDM2015 regulations. Act as a CDM2015 Principal designer where appropriate for large substation design projects in the electrical phase, understanding the requirements of the regulations, Principal Designer role, the role of designers and that of Principal Contractor and client Does this sound like a role you have envisaged yourself in? What we're looking for: We are looking for highly motivated self-starters who are driven by a challenge and have a hunger to grow and build the technical capability of the organisation through their leadership and guidance. 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 within the contract conditions. Demonstrable experience working in a design environment Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering Chartered Engineer (or working towards it) Working experience in the industry for the key duties and responsibilities mentioned on multiple projects end to end Knowledge of CAD and 3D CAD CSCS/SHEA Power Card holder Full UK Driving license. 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.
Principal Design Engineer (Primary)Leeds, Stowmarket, Birmingham, Catterick, United Kingdom, Hybrid Permanent - Full Time Competitive (DOE) + Car/ Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary : Freedom Professional Services are looking for a Principal Primary Design Engineer to join our growing team and work on an array of complex and challenging engineering projects, helping to deliver the country's Net Zero targets! Our projects span the complete energy system from generation, transmission, distribution and storage to load-end consumers in manufacturing, processing, data and recycling. The successful candidate will act as the head of the Primary design team, providing leadership, mentorship and line management for the members of the team. Team leaders will generally lead a team of 3+ staff from similar technical disciplines and head a Sub-Business Unit in the Freedom Professional Services business. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Be a team lead who can undertake client meetings, business development activities, act as technical authority within the team, mentor and coach the team members. Deliver substation primary plant and cable design projects to targeted levels of quality, timeliness and profitability. Undertake Transmission and Distribution level designs, in line with DNO and National Grid standards. Deliver detailed Substation plant design, layouts, plant specifications, short 1 circuit calculations, cable system design calculations, TMF calculations, ancillary equipment selection and specification. Understand earthing design and system X/R ratios to accurately specify transformer NERs. Undertake site survey works and guide the team around constructability issues. Be responsible for the design liability and risks associated with the correct primary design in relation to design change, compensation events, safe operability and maintenance, and alignment and adherence to industry and client standards and requirements. Seek out innovative solutions to technical problems Lead the team on all primary plant design including transformers, GIS and AIS switchgear, Busbar and GIB, GIS cable termination through to MV AIS terminations, and other substation ancillary equipment, at all system voltages up to 400kV Have sound analytical and numeracy skills to reliably undertake primary design calculations. Have a solid understanding of the interface requirements of the civil/structural and OHL aspects of HV substations Identify any additional business development opportunities which may arise during project delivery Preparation, monitoring and delivery of cost budget for projects Be responsible for the project delivery independently from senior management, ensuring the primary design deliverables are met on time, and the project budget has been maintained. Writing technical proposals with good written English and grammar to produce high-quality basis of design documents, Design Intent Documents (DID), Project Execution Plans (PEP), contribute to BIM Execution Plans (BEP) Carrying out the role and responsibilities within the company's SHEQ requirements and CDM2015 regulations. Act as a CDM2015 Principal designer where appropriate for large substation design projects in the electrical phase, understanding the requirements of the regulations, Principal Designer role, the role of designers and that of Principal Contractor and client Does this sound like a role you have envisaged yourself in? What we're looking for: We are looking for highly motivated self-starters who are driven by a challenge and have a hunger to grow and build the technical capability of the organisation through their leadership and guidance. 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 within the contract conditions. Demonstrable experience working in a design environment Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering Chartered Engineer (or working towards it) Working experience in the industry for the key duties and responsibilities mentioned on multiple projects end to end Knowledge of CAD and 3D CAD CSCS/SHEA Power Card holder Full UK Driving license. 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.
Dec 18, 2025
Full time
Principal Design Engineer (Primary)Leeds, Stowmarket, Birmingham, Catterick, United Kingdom, Hybrid Permanent - Full Time Competitive (DOE) + Car/ Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary : Freedom Professional Services are looking for a Principal Primary Design Engineer to join our growing team and work on an array of complex and challenging engineering projects, helping to deliver the country's Net Zero targets! Our projects span the complete energy system from generation, transmission, distribution and storage to load-end consumers in manufacturing, processing, data and recycling. The successful candidate will act as the head of the Primary design team, providing leadership, mentorship and line management for the members of the team. Team leaders will generally lead a team of 3+ staff from similar technical disciplines and head a Sub-Business Unit in the Freedom Professional Services business. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Be a team lead who can undertake client meetings, business development activities, act as technical authority within the team, mentor and coach the team members. Deliver substation primary plant and cable design projects to targeted levels of quality, timeliness and profitability. Undertake Transmission and Distribution level designs, in line with DNO and National Grid standards. Deliver detailed Substation plant design, layouts, plant specifications, short 1 circuit calculations, cable system design calculations, TMF calculations, ancillary equipment selection and specification. Understand earthing design and system X/R ratios to accurately specify transformer NERs. Undertake site survey works and guide the team around constructability issues. Be responsible for the design liability and risks associated with the correct primary design in relation to design change, compensation events, safe operability and maintenance, and alignment and adherence to industry and client standards and requirements. Seek out innovative solutions to technical problems Lead the team on all primary plant design including transformers, GIS and AIS switchgear, Busbar and GIB, GIS cable termination through to MV AIS terminations, and other substation ancillary equipment, at all system voltages up to 400kV Have sound analytical and numeracy skills to reliably undertake primary design calculations. Have a solid understanding of the interface requirements of the civil/structural and OHL aspects of HV substations Identify any additional business development opportunities which may arise during project delivery Preparation, monitoring and delivery of cost budget for projects Be responsible for the project delivery independently from senior management, ensuring the primary design deliverables are met on time, and the project budget has been maintained. Writing technical proposals with good written English and grammar to produce high-quality basis of design documents, Design Intent Documents (DID), Project Execution Plans (PEP), contribute to BIM Execution Plans (BEP) Carrying out the role and responsibilities within the company's SHEQ requirements and CDM2015 regulations. Act as a CDM2015 Principal designer where appropriate for large substation design projects in the electrical phase, understanding the requirements of the regulations, Principal Designer role, the role of designers and that of Principal Contractor and client Does this sound like a role you have envisaged yourself in? What we're looking for: We are looking for highly motivated self-starters who are driven by a challenge and have a hunger to grow and build the technical capability of the organisation through their leadership and guidance. 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 within the contract conditions. Demonstrable experience working in a design environment Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering Chartered Engineer (or working towards it) Working experience in the industry for the key duties and responsibilities mentioned on multiple projects end to end Knowledge of CAD and 3D CAD CSCS/SHEA Power Card holder Full UK Driving license. 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.
