Principal OHL Design Engineer

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Full time
Location: Salford
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Job offered by: Austin Fraser
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Category:
Belcan Workforce Solutions is currently looking for a Principal OHL Design Engineer to work for one of our clients based in the UK.

Role category:

BH - High Voltage | Power Region:

National Office/Site location:

London / Warwick / Derby / Manchester / Motherwell / York

Description: This Principal OHL Design Engineer role will be reporting to the Associate OHL Engineer and will be responsible for all design elements of new build and refurbishment of overhead transmission lines in the UK.

This role requires experience in the production of all designs, calculations, reports & drawings associated with the new build or refurbishment of overhead line projects from 11kV - 400kV, experience in design of OHL with PLS-CADD and PLS-Tower, as well as experience of producing overhead line design packages to UK Transmission Owner specifications.

Some key responsibilities:

Take ownership and lead production of OHL detailed design packages. Ensure compliance of designs with client and national technical standards. Lead team of junior engineers on the production of design packages and support their technical development. Prepare calculations and technical/equipment specification documentation. Undertake consultancy role on FEED stage projects, including production of technical reports and presentations. Maintain compliance to CDM Regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of Overhead Line works. Manage the delivery of projects in accordance with Management Systems to meet time, quality, budgetary and health and safety targets. Overall OHL design with PLS-CADD in accordance with BS-EN 50341. Analysis of OHL structures with PLS-Tower.

Requirements:

Qualifications: BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng or equivalent in Structural or Civil Engineering. Chartered or Incorporated Engineer professional status, or equivalent or working towards. Preferable: previous experience as CDAE under National Grid SR188 or meet the requirements to be appointed.

Essential Experience: Experience in PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower is essential. Significant experience in HV OHL design in the UK electricity transmission & distribution sector. Thorough knowledge and experience applying SPEN, SSEN, and / or National Grid Technical Specification, Technical Guidance Notes, Supplier Requirements and Design Handbooks relating to Overhead Line Design in the UK. Thorough understanding of current Construction (Design & Management) Regulations, UK Health & Safety legislation, and Sustainability principles.

Benefits:

Whatever your discipline, you'll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to: Company car or cash allowance Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan Life assurance scheme 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc) Flexible working Family friendly policies Employee assistance Professional development

If you're interested apply today and we will be in touch within 24 hours!

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.

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