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About the role
Balfour Beatty is seeking a Principal Line Design Engineer to join the Power T&D team in Derby. We are open to full-time, part-time, including job share candidates, with a flexible working policy.
Role purpose:
* Lead the design delivery of Overhead Line Projects up to 400kV, from tendering to project handover.
* Ensure project compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and company governance.
Key Accountabilities:
* Deliver the assigned Line Design scope within the agreed programme, budget, and quality standards.
* Promote innovation and value engineering.
* Incorporate Safety and Sustainability by Design principles into all designs.
What you'll be doing
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the OHL Lead Designer, responsible for delivery of tender and project scope, coordinating resources.
* Ensure design compliance with all relevant standards, legislation, and client requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
* Review tender or contract documentation to establish the OHL scope of works.
* Apply best practices and lessons learned to all designs.
* Review and approve all design models and drawings, including those from suppliers and subcontractors, following Quality Assurance processes.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary designers under the guidance of the Engineering Manager.
* Embed Safety and Sustainability by Design, ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations.
* Prepare the Schedule of Deliverables, Risk Register, and Assumptions for tenders, collaborating with the Planner and Engineering Manager.
* Lead the resolution of design challenges.
* Ensure scope delivery aligns with programme, budget, and quality standards.
* Engage with stakeholders for successful project delivery.
* Follow Document Management procedures diligently.
* Drive technical improvements and support innovation initiatives.
* Mentor and supervise team members, contributing to their training needs.
* Participate in external technical bodies, sharing insights within the company.
* Act as delegate for the Design Delivery Manager when required.
* Promote Balfour Beatty values and behaviors in daily work.
Interacts with:
* PT&D Designers, Senior Leadership, Business Development, Project Teams, Business Partners, Group, Clients.
Who we're looking for
Skills Required:
* Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with formal training.
* Extensive experience in Overhead Power Line design as a Design Engineer.
* Knowledge of UK and European design standards (National Grid, ENA, BS EN 50341, IEC 60826).
* Proficiency with PLS-CADD and relevant support software.
* Familiarity with CAD packages used in Line Design.
* Chartered Engineer status is desirable.
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