Engineer Complexity. Power the Grid.

NRL are recruiting for a short-term contract opportunity (initially 2 months, inside IR35) for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to support high-impact National Grid infrastructure projects across the UK. From HV substations to protection & control systems, this is your chance to lead the design of the UK’s most critical energy assets—fast-paced, focused, and with real-world impact.

This is your opportunity to: Deliver high-voltage electrical designs – across substations (primary), protection & control (secondary), overhead lines, and cable systems 📐 Lead technical delivery – working with key project personnel to shape robust, compliant, and constructible designs Work hybrid – with regular site visits to Glasgow, Bristol & SW, London & Uxbridge 🏗️ Collaborate with Tier 1 & 2 contractors – bringing deep understanding of design & build environments ⚡ Make an impact – on projects that power millions across the UK

Your Role: You’ll be responsible for delivering electrical designs on National Grid projects (400kV), ensuring technical excellence and compliance across all stages of the lifecycle. You’ll work closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams to drive forward engineering solutions in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

You’ll need to bring:

MEng, B...