Our client, one of the market leaders in the manufacture of electrical substations & HV equipment is looking to recruit a Design Manager to head their Power Systems design team. If you are an experienced Electrical Engineer/ Engineering Manager, with background of working with consultants, manufacturers of electrical equipment or design contractors specialised in the areas of HV & EHV Substations this exciting role will provide you the opportunity to develop a career with one of the leading companies in the Power sector.
The Company:
Our client is one of the market leaders in the manufacture of electrical substations & HV equipment. With a focus on providing innovative, state-of-the-art engineering design, project management and construction services to Utilities companies in the UK & European energy market they are able to offer their clients complete turnkey solutions.
The Role:
Management of integration of Designers and interface to Planning supervisors and construction partners
Technical and administrative management of staff and resources dedicated to the Project Team from various partner and external organisations
Coordination and development of policies, plans, budgets and work programmes for the Project Team
Ensuring compliance with agreed standards and procedures
To manage design and engineering of substation projects in order to ensure completion on schedule within budget and in accordance with specification.
To coordinate with other JV partners for effective and efficient execution of all projects.
Short-term travel may be involved in UK and overseas for equipment inspection and assistance with equipment installation and commissioning.
Experience Required:
Management of multi discipline technical resources in highly competitive transmission and distribution market
Experienced in successful implementation of engineering projects within High Voltage Industry, and preferably for National Grid
Understanding of CDM and all related legislations for work within UK
Commitment to ‘Zero By Design' philosophy
Ability to innovate designs to achieve cost savings
Design knowledge of major primary and secondary electrical equipment, and understanding of the M&E and Civil aspects of the works.
Sizing calculations for major electrical equipment
Interfacing and co-ordination with other Disciplines
Familiarisation with International Standards
Computer literate, and familiar with at least project planning tool.
Qualifications; degree or HNC / HND in Electrical engineering
