Role: Overhead Line Design Engineer
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Location: Remote + ad-hoc attendance in Manchester/Birmingham/London/Glasgow office
Rate: £70 - £90 p/h (outside IR35)
Duration: 6 – 12 months
We are seeking high calibre Overhead Line Design Engineer to expand our clients established electrical transmission & distribution and generation businesses.
The role will include a range of overhead line cable projects at transmission voltages typically 132kV to 400kV with Ultimate Clients being UK utilities.
Ideally, we're looking for a candidate who can perform detailed design or, a consultancy role across the life cycle of an OHL system from concept stage through design, construction, operational maintenance and end of life works. Familiar with the UK industry, holds knowledge of UK standards and legislation.
Role accountabilities:
Create detailed design deliverables for packages of work
Create technical specifications for designs, contractual documentation
Undertake design analysis, review and approve the work of others to ensure quality of the deliverables
Resolve technical problems, provide solutions, advise clients and stakeholders • Manage deliverables to timescales and budgets
Develop personal and company profiles within the client base and wider industry
Demonstrate advanced contractual awareness
Manage a multidisciplinary team Support project delivery team, from a technical perspective Deliver safe and constructible designs through CDM awareness Lead design and deliverable innovations, which deliver value for company and clients alike
Qualifications & Experience:
Has proven experience of OHL system development, design, retrofitting and modification, from 11kV through xxuwjjq 400kV
Expert knowledge in the use of CAD packages such as PLS-CADD
Proven track record in UK HSE legislation, Risk and CDM management
You must have significant experience within the electricity industry, relating to OHL System design
Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or, closely related discipline
Ideally Hold and maintain chartered engineer status, with a recognised body
Ideally Hold and maintain corporate membership of an appropriate leading UK engineering institution