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Primary Design ManagerGE Vernova • London, England, United Kingdom
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Primary Design Manager

GE Vernova
  • GB
    London, England, United Kingdom
  • GB
    London, England, United Kingdom
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Play a pivotal role in delivering cutting‑edge HV/EHV substation projects across the globe. We're looking for an experienced Senior Primary Design Engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about engineering excellence. As a Senior Primary Design Engineer, you will take a leading role in the design and delivery of high‑voltage (HV/EHV) substation projects. You'll ensure compliance with customer and regulatory standards while coordinating with global teams to meet project milestones.
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate remote global engineering teams within the GE Vernova Global Engineering Centre
Ensure high‑quality and timely delivery of engineering outputs.
Lead and deliver primary plant designs for HV/EHV substations (AIS, GIS, and HVDC as applicable) in accordance with standards.
Develop and review a fully integrated 3D model, general arrangement drawings, section drawings, and layout designs.
Review and approve vendor drawings and specifications, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
Ensure compliance with applicable national regulations, e.g. UK Health & Safety regulations (CDM 2015).
Apply best practices in design for safety and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
Work closely with other functions including civil, protection & control, and system studies, valves, building services teams for fully integrated substation design.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and support to junior engineers.
Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and suppliers to resolve technical queries.
Ensure quality assurance and design governance throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications
Degree in Electrical / Power / Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
Preferred: 7–10 years of experience in HV substation design. Applicants with 3+ years of strong technical experience are also encouraged to apply.
Strong knowledge of UK transmission standards (NG, SSE, SPEN, NGED, UKPN, etc.) and distribution standards.
Proficiency in CAD and awareness of BIM/3D tools (Revit, Navisworks) advantageous.
Demonstrated experience in substation design covering both tender and execution phases.
Familiarity with CDM regulations and safe‑by‑design principles.
Excellent communication skills with ability to engage clients and stakeholders.
Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves global customers with power solutions and drives the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid.
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  • London, England, United Kingdom

Languages

  • English
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