Job Description
Job Summary: Reporting to the Engineering Manager & working with the design team leads to manage the technical interface between the design team & other project stakeholders.As a business we carry out a range of Substation, Transmission and Distribution design work from 11kV to 132kV including Primary, Secondary, Protection & control, Cable route, Civils and Structures.The role responsibilities will principally involve the managing the design technical interface with specialist sub-contractors, client technical representatives, design authorities & construction teams.The role will be involved in the main design phase through to the completion of delivery.This will include managing the design review process, (Hazop, IDR) liaising with specialist sub-contractors, interfacing with construction teams, completing design compliance reviews of construction works & supervising temporary works design as well as building constructability into all of our design.You would also be expected to provide advice & guidance to the design team with civil engineering design & consents. The role would suit somebody with an engineering background who is self-motivated & has a pro-active approach to problem solving with experience of project supervision within the power, engineering or construction environments.Key Responsibilities: Assist the Engineering manager & Team Leads with the planning & control of the design team, including but not limited to the following:
* Management of design compliance review procedures.
* Leading in constructability within design
* Managing the technical interface with project stakeholders.
* Liaising with civil engineering design sub-contractors & providing civil design support/guidance to the design team.
* Providing an interface with the construction teams, including carrying out site based design compliance reviews & assisting in the project completion process.
* Supervision of Temporary Works Design.
* Liaising with land consents & surveying sub-contractors. Provide land consents advice & guidance to the design team.
* Support the engineering team with the creation, implementation & monitoring of business processes.
* Attending periodic team & client meetings.
* Supporting site survey & inspection visits.
Qualifications
* A minimum preferred level of a degree and Chartered Status in either Civil or Structural engineering.
Experience
* Significant experience in both managing and delivering in the role of Principal Designer
* Demonstratable experience in managing Site based Temporary works designs
* Stakeholder management experience
* Managing sub-contractors in both Design and at times Delivery stages
* Resource management & control.
* Project supervision & commercial issues.
* Business & quality management processes.
* Knowledge of relevant British & International standards.
* Knowledge of UK H&S standards, including CDM regulations.
* Knowledge of Business & Quality Management Processes.
Skills
* Understanding of BIM
* Good written, verbal communication & interpersonal skills.
* Good personal management, decision making & problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work within a team environment.
* Good computer literacy, including use of Microsoft office (word, excel & email).
* Experience in the use of CAD design software would be advantageous, but not essential. (e.g. AutoCAD, Microstation)
* Be able to input to Primavera P6
* Full UK driving licence
About The OrganisationKUS Power Engineering, part of the BRUSH Group, is a design and build, high voltage, electrical contractor committed to outstanding customer service and the safe delivery of turnkey substation projects from 11kV to 275kV.With a proven track record of quality outcomes, KUS Power Engineering deliver contracting services to some of the largest organisations in the industry, seamlessly managing the design and delivery of a package of works while ensuring their timely commercial closeout.