About the role
Role Purpose:
The main function of the role is to lead the HV Primary Engineering design delivery for electrical substation projects up to 400kV, with the assistance of Design Engineers. Additionally, the Principal Plant Engineer will support Design Delivery Managers in managing engineers and technicians. The role also involves leading planning and procurement responsibilities for substation project delivery.
Key accountabilities:
* Lead the Design team to deliver designs that meet Customer specifications, complying with relevant standards and legislation.
* Review and approve HV plant design deliverables such as single line diagrams, layout/elevation drawings, MEWP access layouts, SC force calculations, earthing design, etc.
* Guide design work considering Health & Safety procedures and company obligations under CDM regulations, advising on risks and mitigation measures.
* Ensure models and drawings undergo adequate review and approval, including supplier and subcontractor chains, incorporating BIM best practices.
* Provide technical direction to the engineering team, integrating industry developments and best practices.
What you'll be doing
General Responsibilities:
* Ensure compliance with quality, health & safety, environmental procedures, and business processes.
* Deliver engineering designs on time, within quality standards and budgets, promoting safety and sustainability.
* Authorize design approvals on contracts as per company levels.
* Assist the Design Delivery Manager in daily departmental operations, including conducting PDRs and supporting team development.
Commercial/Contract Responsibilities:
* Report scope variations to management, indicating implications, and obtain approval before proceeding.
Design Responsibilities:
* Identify relevant standards and client requirements, ensuring compliance.
* Design with regard to health, safety, and environmental procedures, producing risk assessments as needed.
* Design AIS and GIS substations up to 400kV.
* Review and approve substation design deliverables.
* Understand electrical/mechanical interlocking philosophy.
* Perform Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) duties or equivalent roles.
* Act as Principal Designer representative as per CDM 2015.
Who we're looking for
Experience:
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Over 10 years of experience in a Design Office environment
* Experience liaising with customers and suppliers
* Calculations demonstrating design integrity
* Design and specification of electrical power systems and components
* Senior HV Substation Primary Plant Design Engineer experience
* Basic P&C understanding (preferable)
* Experience with TP137 / SR188 Contractor Design Assurance Engineer roles (advantage)
* Knowledge of HV substation equipment
* BIM 360 experience
Desirable Experience:
* National Grid exposure
* AutoCAD proficiency
* TP 137 / SR 188 Principal Designer role experience
* Chartered Engineer (IET)
Personal Skills:
* Articulate and persuasive communication skills
* Strong leadership qualities
* Innovative, results-focused approach
* Adaptability and responsiveness
* Self-motivated with ability to meet deadlines
* Good planning skills
Why work for us
We deliver a range of services supporting reliable power supply globally, handling projects from small schemes to major infrastructure. We invest in our people, offering benefits and development opportunities.
About us
Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams provide technical solutions across the electricity network spectrum, supporting clients from design to maintenance. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainable practices, actively participating in initiatives and schemes to promote equality and support veterans and disabled applicants.
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