About the role
Balfour Beatty is recruiting a Primary Design Engineer for our Power Transmission and Distribution Business in Newcastle. The role involves working on HV plant designs for electrical substation projects up to 400kV. We welcome both full-time and part-time candidates, including job share, with a flexible working policy.
What you'll be doing
Design Responsibilities:
* Identify relevant standards and customer requirements to ensure compliance with national/international standards, legislation, and contract specifications.
* Design with regard to Health, Safety & Environmental procedures, including the production of Designer Risk Assessments as per current CDM regulations.
* Prepare and approve all required drawings for customer and sub-contractor interfaces.
* Collaborate with other departments to prepare installation and commissioning packages aligned with project schedules.
* Develop special test specifications and procedures for inspection and testing.
* Manage 'As Installed' site drawings and documentation, liaising with departments to ensure accurate final records are submitted to clients.
Planning Responsibilities:
* Coordinate with project teams upon contract award to align design requirements and resources.
* Establish design content and resource plans to meet project timelines.
* Monitor and report on progress, highlighting resource issues to management.
Procurement Responsibilities:
* Coordinate with departments to specify and quantify equipment and materials.
* Report scope variations and seek approval before proceeding.
* Prepare instructions for materials and tools required on-site.
* Specify test certificates and manuals as part of technical specifications.
Who we're looking for
* HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
* Experience in designing and specifying electrical power systems and components.
* Ability to perform calculations to validate design integrity.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
Why work for us
Our dedicated teams deliver services supporting reliable and safe power supply worldwide, handling projects from small schemes to major infrastructure developments. We invest in our people, offering benefits and ongoing skills development to foster innovation and growth.
About us
Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams provide solutions across overhead lines, tunnels, distribution networks, and substations, working with various clients globally. We value diversity, inclusion, and support initiatives like WISE and the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, promoting careers for all backgrounds including armed forces personnel.
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