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Principal Design Engineer (Sizewell C)

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You must have experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in regulated sectors, engineering management on EPC projects, relevant degree, and knowledge of design processes and ISO standards.
  • You will manage electrical design, review parameters, oversee execution design, provide technical support, ensure interface management, and optimize engineering processes for effective delivery.

Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams on Mechanical, Electrical or Ventilation projects in a highly regulated sector, preferably in nuclear.
  • Engineering Management experience on similar, large-scale Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects from concept design to commissioning.
  • Awareness of Electrical (cable and power) design, manufacture and installation processes and the requirements to enable successful delivery.
  • Degree qualification, or equivalent, in a relevant technical discipline.
  • Member of relevant institute or significant demonstrable engineering experience and capable of registration with the Engineering Council.
  • Comprehensive understanding of relevant design discipline drawings with the ability to identify errors and non-conformance.
  • Working knowledge of Navisworks (or similar), Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Understanding of ISO9001:2015 and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
  • Working knowledge of Configuration Management and Change Management processes.
  • Ability to gain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Engineering Management of the Electrical Design during its definition, development and implementation up to delivery on site.
  • Review and receipt acceptance of Sizewell C Baseline definition of the design parameters.
  • Assuring Execution designers development of the Execution Design.
  • Review and receipt acceptance of the output from Execution Design process to enable manufacturing & installation.
  • Technical support management through manufacturing and delivery.
  • Interface Management
  • Governance, Risk Management
  • Opportunities Identification and Realisation
  • Execution Design Lead Management
  • Optimisation of MEH Engineering Processes/Design
  • Engineering Performance and Delivery

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Principal Design Engineer role at Sizewell C?

The primary focus is on the Engineering Management of the Electrical Design during its definition, development, and implementation, leading up to delivery on-site.

What qualifications are required for the Principal Design Engineer position?

A degree qualification, or equivalent, in a relevant technical discipline is required.

Is experience in the nuclear sector preferred for this role?

Yes, demonstrable experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams on Mechanical, Electrical, or Ventilation projects in a highly regulated sector, preferably in nuclear, is preferred.

What tools and software should candidates be familiar with?

Candidates should have working knowledge of Navisworks (or similar), Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Are there any specific industry standards or regulations that candidates should be aware of?

Yes, candidates should have an understanding of ISO9001:2015 and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

What type of projects will the Principal Design Engineer be involved in?

The engineer will be involved in large-scale Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects from concept design to commissioning.

Does Balfour Beatty offer any flexible working options?

Yes, Balfour Beatty offers smart working options that provide flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working where roles allow.

What benefits does Balfour Beatty offer?

Benefits include 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata), family-friendly policies, a pension scheme, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more.

Is security clearance required for this position?

Yes, there is a requirement for the ability to gain a security clearance.

What is Balfour Beatty's commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Balfour Beatty is committed to creating a diverse workforce and inclusive culture, backed by a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan and membership in various initiatives aimed at promoting inclusion.

We are leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
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Employees
1909
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group. With 24,500 employees, we provide innovative and efficient infrastructure that underpins our daily lives, supports communities and enables economic growth. We finance, develop, build and maintain complex infrastructure such as transportation, power and utility systems, social and commercial buildings.