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Balfour Beatty

Feb 12

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Engineering
    Design
  • Leeds
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You need over 5 years in design, HV substation experience, strong leadership, MS Office, AutoCAD, and BIM 360 skills; chartered status preferred.
  • You will design HV plant deliverables, ensure compliance with standards, manage risks, approve designs, report contract variations, and oversee AIS/GIS substation design up to 400kV.

Requirements

  • Experience:
  • Microsoft Office packages
  • Working in a Design Office environment over 5 years of experience
  • Liaising with customers and suppliers
  • Calculations to demonstrate integrity of designs
  • Overall design and specification of electrical power systems and associated power system components
  • Experience as a senior HV Substation Primary Plant Design Engineer
  • Basic understanding of P&C aspects preferable.
  • TP137 / SR188 Contractor Design Assurance Engineer experience is an advantage.
  • Proven experience in a responsible position and knowledge in HV substation equipment e.g. HV plant, transformers etc.
  • BIM 360 experience and knowledge
  • Desirable Experience:
  • National Grid exposure
  • Autocad
  • TP 137 / SR 188 Principal Designer Representative (Design & Build) experience.
  • Chartered Engineer (IET)
  • Personal Skills:
  • Articulate and persuasive both verbal and written.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Have an innovative approach to technical solutions and strongly results focused.
  • Adaptable and responsive to change.
  • Self motivated, capable of meeting tight deadlines.
  • Good forward thinker and planner.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver design to the Customer specification requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant National / International Standards and legislation.
  • Check and approve HV plant design deliverables e.g. single line diagram, layout/Elevation drawings, MEWP access layouts, SC force calculations, earthing design / calculations etc.
  • Work with due regard to Health & Safety Procedures and the Company’s obligations in compliance with current CDM regulations. Any perceived risks and mitigation measures should be advised to Engineering Manager for effective action.
  • Ensure all required models and drawings have an adequate level of review and approval including the supplier and subcontractor supply chains. Incorporating the best practice of BIM as established in the Engineering team.
  • Ensure duties are carried out in accordance with Standard Company Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental Procedures and Business Process Manuals.
  • Delivery of engineering design to programme, quality and budgets, and lead safety and sustainability by Design into the engineering delivery.
  • Functionally the authorised approver of designs (and associated settings) on contracts in accordance with the published design/check/approve authorisation levels.
  • Report variations in the Contract Scope of Work to the Design Manager / engineering manager, indicate implications and only proceed with these variations following verbal / written approval from the Engineering Manager.
  • Identify all relevant standards and Customer requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant National / International Standards and legislation, and contract specification.
  • Design work to be undertaken with due regard to Health, Safety & Environmental Procedures and production of Designer Risk Assessments, as necessary, to fulfil the Company’s obligations in compliance with current CDM regulations.
  • AIS and GIS substation design up to 400kV.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Senior Primary Plant Design Engineer.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Leeds.

What is the main function of the Senior Primary Plant Design Engineer role?

The main function of the role is Primary Engineering design delivery for electrical substation projects up to a voltage of 400kV.

What are the key accountabilities of this role?

Key accountabilities include delivering design to customer specification, checking and approving HV plant design deliverables, and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety procedures and CDM regulations.

What experience is required for this role?

A minimum of 5 years of experience working in a Design Office environment, liaising with customers and suppliers, and proven experience as a senior HV Substation Primary Plant Design Engineer is required.

Are there any desirable experiences for this position?

Yes, desirable experiences include National Grid exposure, knowledge of AutoCAD, and Chartered Engineer (IET) status.

What are some personal skills required for the role?

Required personal skills include strong leadership abilities, innovative approaches to technical solutions, adaptability to change, and being self-motivated.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Benefits include flexible working arrangements, 25 days paid annual leave, family-friendly policies, pension plans, and recognition schemes.

Does the company have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Balfour Beatty is committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, implementing measurable steps through their UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan.

What type of projects will I be working on in this role?

You will be working on ambitious, exciting, and meaningful projects related to electrical substations and power transmission and distribution systems.

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Balfour Beatty

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

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
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.