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Senior Design Engineer
Senior Design Engineer – HV Substations (Protection & Control)
About the Role
Murphy Applied Engineering is recruiting for a Senior Design Engineer with expertise in HV Substations, Protection & Control systems.
Our teams deliver multidisciplinary engineering solutions across civil, structural, mechanical, geotechnical, and process engineering—offering expert guidance to colleagues and external clients alike.
Responsibilities
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Conceptual & Technical Leadership
- Interpret client design specifications and lead the team in developing a high-level conceptual design
- Take ownership of producing specifications and Bills of Quantities (BoQ) to support Requests for Quotations (RFQs)
- Assess supplier quotations, ensuring alignment with technical requirements
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Engineering & Design Execution
- Prepare timelines for detailed design deliverables
- Ensure accurate chargeable work tracking and time recording
- Maintain strict adherence to company procedures, standards, and codes of practice (e.g., National Grid TP141)
- Oversee creation of detailed designs, calculations, drawings, and risk assessments
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Team & Project Management
- Mentor and supervise junior engineers and contractors, guaranteeing quality and timely outputs
- Conduct variable checks on internal and external designs
- Undertake site visits/surveys and coordinate with broader project teams
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Technical & Stakeholder Engagement
- Liaise with internal/external designers, consulting firms, and suppliers
- Manage Change Controls and interface requirements under Project Teams/Design Managers
- Provide technical advancements on substation automation from tender to commissioning
Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven expertise in high-voltage (HV) transmission/distribution substation design
- Experience with Protection & Control systems (UKGrid standards preferred)
- National Grid TP141 certification for HV Substation Protection & Control (CDAE)
- Ability to manufact combat documentation, risk assessments, and supplier interfaces
- Self-motivated leader with strong mentoring and training abilities
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Performance Benefits
- 27 days holiday (increasing with tenure) plus bank holidays (buyer option for extra days)
- Salary reviews and performance bonuses (cash bonuses available)
- Enhanced benefits package
- Contributory pension scheme (above-market rate)
- Life assurance and health screening
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and returners’ bonuses
- Marital leave/holiday bonus for weddings
- Subsidised canteen, transport (bike/childcare schemes), and retail discounts
- Investment in training and professional development
About Murphy
A Platinum Investors In People accredited employer, Murphy boasts:
- 57% profit growth (annual increase)
- A £5.8 billion forward order book and £39m invested in sustainable tech
- Culturally diverse workforce of 60+ nationalities, values #MoreToMurphy
Accessibility Note: If applying via standard channels isn’t possible, contact Colin Shaw (07353 134 836) for discussion.
The role is open only to individuals with the legal right to work in the UK.
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