This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
Supplementing Northern Powergrid’s (NPg) capability, the successful individual will support and work with the NPg inhouse project delivery to provide works across several asset classes to include substations, underground cables, overhead lines and civils. This will cover at all system voltages from low voltage (LV) up to and including 132kV. As a Senior Project Engineer / Manager (10+ years’ experience), you will design, plan and deliver NPg project works from feasibility through to completion, ensuring compliance with NPg standards, systems and licence obligations.
Job Responsibility:
Use and comply with NPg procedures, business systems and data/asset systems
Undertake site investigations and develop compliant engineering solutions and designs
Produce firm cost proposals, quotations, and validated estimates for connection offers
Specify, order and manage equipment, plant and supplier/contractor interfaces
Review designs, ICP submissions and supplier tenders
attend FAT and witness testing
Project manage works (whole or part lifecycle) to time, cost and quality targets
Administer contracts, tenders, mobilisation and ongoing contract management
Develop and manage programmes, providing regular progress and cost forecasts to NPg
Undertake audits, site inspections and contribute to NPg audit programmes
Identify and manage project risks and resource requirements
Maintain NPg operational authorisations for substation access and supervision
Update NPg asset records and support portfolio resource planning
Requirements:
Proven track record in the electricity distribution and/or transmission industry, delivering Project Engineer activities with typically 5+ years’ experience
Strong technical knowledge across all distribution asset classes (cables, overhead lines, substations and civils), with the competence to take responsibility for works from LV up to and including 66kV
Demonstrable experience managing both major projects and high-volume workstreams, including responsibility for projects typically valued in excess of £5m
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
HNC or equivalent qualifications will also be considered
NEBOSH or equivalent qualification in safety management