Principal Primary HV Plant Design Engineer

Leeds
6 days ago
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Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for Principal Primary HV Plant Design Engineer on a 12 Month Contract based in Leeds.

Role Summary

The main function of the role is to lead the HV Primary Engineering design delivery for electrical substation projects on the transmission network up to voltages of 400kV with the assistance of the Design Engineers and Designers.

The Principal Plant Engineer would assist the Design Delivery Managers in the day to day running of the engineers and technicians teams.

The role also includes leading the team in planning and procurement responsibilities as detailed below for delivery of substation projects.

Our team is flexible and the role can be based in various locations across the UK.

Key accountabilities:

  • Lead the Design team to deliver design to the Customer specification requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant National / International Standards and legislation.

  • Check and approve HV plant design deliverables e.g. single line diagram, layout/Elevation drawings, MEWP access layouts, SC force calculations, earthing design / calculations etc.

  • Lead Design work with due regard to Health & Safety Procedures and the Company’s obligations in compliance with current CDM regulations. Any perceived risks and mitigation measures should be advised to Engineering Manager for effective action.

  • Ensure all required models and drawings have an adequate level of review and approval including the supplier and subcontractor supply chains. Incorporating the best practice of BIM as established in the Engineering team.

  • Lead the technical direction of the engineering team, taking best practice and industry developments into engineering methodology.

    General Responsibilities:

  • Ensure duties are carried out in accordance with Standard Company Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental Procedures and Business Process Manuals.

  • Delivery of engineering design to programme, quality and budgets, and lead safety and sustainability by Design into the engineering delivery.

  • Functionally the authorised approver of designs on contracts in accordance with the published design/check/approve authorisation levels.

  • Identify (and contribute to) the development and training needs of the design team as appropriate to skill level / experience

  • Identify and effectively manage inter-disciplinary design gaps in collaboration with the appropriate project engineering managers.

  • Assistance to the Design Delivery Manager in the day to day running of the design department as deemed appropriate to skill level / experience including carrying out PDRs for team members and provide continuous team support.

    Design Responsibilities:

  • Identify all relevant standards and Customer requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant National / International Standards and legislation, and contract specification

  • Design work to be undertaken with due regard to Health, Safety & Environmental Procedures and production of Designer Risk Assessments, as necessary, to fulfil the Company’s obligations in compliance with current CDM regulations.

  • AIS and GIS substation design up to 400kV.

  • Check and approve substation design deliverables e.g. single line diagram, layout/Elevation drawings, MEWP access layouts, SC force calculations, earthing design / calculations etc.

  • Good understanding of with electrical / mechanical interlocking philosophy

  • To carry out Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE), as defined by National Grid’s procedures, or equivalent role as defined by other clients.

  • Ability to perform Principal Designer representative (PD Rep) role as per CDM 2015 regulation.

  • Check and review equipment tech specs and engagement with supplier for their offer validation.

  • Examine contract documentation and establish the Company’s scope of work including termination boundaries. Where this differs with the tendered contract requirement then these differences should be highlighted to the Project / Engineering Manager with options and solutions for resolutions.

    Planning Responsibilities

    Input into the allocation of work packages, coordinate workload and agree priorities withing the Primary Plant Team.

    Prepare, contribute to, check and review DEMP (Design and Engineering Management Plans)

    Upon contract award, liaise and co-ordinate contract requirements with Design Engineers, Project and engineer.

    Requirements

    Desirable Experience:

  • National Grid exposure

  • Autocad

  • TP 137 / SR 188 Principal Designer Representative (Design & Build) experience

  • Chartered Engineer (IET)

    Personal Skills:

  • Articulate and persuasive both verbal and written.

  • Strong leadership skills.

  • Have an innovative approach to technical solutions and strongly results focused.

  • Adaptable and responsive to change.

  • Self motivated, capable of meeting tight deadlines.

  • Good forward thinker and planner.ing managers and other Balfour Beatty PT&D Departments at earliest opportunity.

    Our Company

    Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time

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