Principal Designer (CDM)
Posted on Jul 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£60k - £75k Annual
Contract/Project
Our client, a prominent player in the transmission and distribution sector, is currently seeking a Principal Designer to join their team on a permanent basis. This role involves taking on the responsibility of Principal Designer for a variety of complex substation projects, including transformer and switchgear replacements, new GIS arrangements, lengthy cable route connections, and more.
Key Responsibilities:
Enacting the role of Principal Designer on complex substation projects
Chairing and coordinating Design Risk Review meetings throughout all stages of design and construction
Maintaining the associated Design Risk Register
Compiling Pre-Construction Information and reviewing Construction Phase Plans
Developing Health and Safety Files
Embedding in the design team and challenging all aspects of buildability, maintainability, and operability
Developing compliance reports and maintaining excellent client relationships
Optionally assisting with procedural development and training roll-out
Job Requirements:
Experience as a Principal Designer, with a strong understanding of substation projects
Proven expertise as a Principal Engineer within the transmission and distribution sector
Knowledge of design risk management and health and safety regulations
Strong communication and coordination skills
Ability to develop and maintain compliance reports
Capability to build and maintain excellent client relationships
Knowledge of procedural development and training roll-out is advantageous
Benefits:
Permanent position with a leading firm in the T & D sector
Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging substation projects
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Professional development and training opportunities
Comprehensive employee benefits package
If you are a skilled Principal Designer with a robust background in substation projects and are looking for a permanent role within a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply now. Join our client's team and advance your career in the transmission and distribution sector
Key Responsibilities:
Enacting the role of Principal Designer on complex substation projects
Chairing and coordinating Design Risk Review meetings throughout all stages of design and construction
Maintaining the associated Design Risk Register
Compiling Pre-Construction Information and reviewing Construction Phase Plans
Developing Health and Safety Files
Embedding in the design team and challenging all aspects of buildability, maintainability, and operability
Developing compliance reports and maintaining excellent client relationships
Optionally assisting with procedural development and training roll-out
Job Requirements:
Experience as a Principal Designer, with a strong understanding of substation projects
Proven expertise as a Principal Engineer within the transmission and distribution sector
Knowledge of design risk management and health and safety regulations
Strong communication and coordination skills
Ability to develop and maintain compliance reports
Capability to build and maintain excellent client relationships
Knowledge of procedural development and training roll-out is advantageous
Benefits:
Permanent position with a leading firm in the T & D sector
Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging substation projects
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Professional development and training opportunities
Comprehensive employee benefits package
If you are a skilled Principal Designer with a robust background in substation projects and are looking for a permanent role within a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply now. Join our client's team and advance your career in the transmission and distribution sector
Reference: 225344710
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Principal Designer (CDM)
Posted on Jul 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£60k - £75k Annual
Contract/Project
Our client, a prominent player in the transmission and distribution sector, is currently seeking a Principal Designer to join their team on a permanent basis. This role involves taking on the responsibility of Principal Designer for a variety of complex substation projects, including transformer and switchgear replacements, new GIS arrangements, lengthy cable route connections, and more.
Key Responsibilities:
Enacting the role of Principal Designer on complex substation projects
Chairing and coordinating Design Risk Review meetings throughout all stages of design and construction
Maintaining the associated Design Risk Register
Compiling Pre-Construction Information and reviewing Construction Phase Plans
Developing Health and Safety Files
Embedding in the design team and challenging all aspects of buildability, maintainability, and operability
Developing compliance reports and maintaining excellent client relationships
Optionally assisting with procedural development and training roll-out
Job Requirements:
Experience as a Principal Designer, with a strong understanding of substation projects
Proven expertise as a Principal Engineer within the transmission and distribution sector
Knowledge of design risk management and health and safety regulations
Strong communication and coordination skills
Ability to develop and maintain compliance reports
Capability to build and maintain excellent client relationships
Knowledge of procedural development and training roll-out is advantageous
Benefits:
Permanent position with a leading firm in the T & D sector
Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging substation projects
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Professional development and training opportunities
Comprehensive employee benefits package
If you are a skilled Principal Designer with a robust background in substation projects and are looking for a permanent role within a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply now. Join our client's team and advance your career in the transmission and distribution sector
Key Responsibilities:
Enacting the role of Principal Designer on complex substation projects
Chairing and coordinating Design Risk Review meetings throughout all stages of design and construction
Maintaining the associated Design Risk Register
Compiling Pre-Construction Information and reviewing Construction Phase Plans
Developing Health and Safety Files
Embedding in the design team and challenging all aspects of buildability, maintainability, and operability
Developing compliance reports and maintaining excellent client relationships
Optionally assisting with procedural development and training roll-out
Job Requirements:
Experience as a Principal Designer, with a strong understanding of substation projects
Proven expertise as a Principal Engineer within the transmission and distribution sector
Knowledge of design risk management and health and safety regulations
Strong communication and coordination skills
Ability to develop and maintain compliance reports
Capability to build and maintain excellent client relationships
Knowledge of procedural development and training roll-out is advantageous
Benefits:
Permanent position with a leading firm in the T & D sector
Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging substation projects
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Professional development and training opportunities
Comprehensive employee benefits package
If you are a skilled Principal Designer with a robust background in substation projects and are looking for a permanent role within a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply now. Join our client's team and advance your career in the transmission and distribution sector
Reference: 225344710
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