Job Description
Grid & Primary Design ManagerOverviewThis Design Manager position requires a senior level design individual with specific 33kv to 132kv substation design experience. Some hybrid working is available, with part of the week working from our clients Northeast office, the rest working from home.Our client wishes to appoint a Grid & Primary Design Manger to enable them to fully deliver their schemes and contracts. They seek an innovative, passionate and industry experienced professional to work on multiple projects from initial concept and feasibility through to procurement specification, construction and commissioning.
We are looking for a talented professional to lead a multi-faceted design team working on critical grid and primary substation projects.Our ClientOur client is responsible for the construction, maintenance, upkeep, renewal, refurbishment and repair of electricity transmission and distribution networks, assets and systems. This includes sub-stations, overhead lines, underground cables, and all associated plant and equipment such as switchgear and transformers.The RoleTo manage, and oversee, all aspects of design (from outline to detail) during the project lifecycle including, design, planning, approval, construction, commissioning and handover.33kV and up to 132kV design and development of Grid and Primary substations experienceApprove pre-manufacturing drawings and ensure compliance with specificationsSign off/authorise protection studies and ensure systems are secure and reliableSign off/authorise design of block cable diagrams, set files, and key line diagramsWorking closely with the Project Managers, Construction Managers (and Engineers) and Design Team to ensure that all 132/33kV projects achieve their objectives on time, including cost and quality at each key milestone stage, and meet the agreed program requirementsTo ensure business processes and systems are aligned to obtain maximum performance, and that all projects are managed using appropriate company systems.Must establish and maintain a flexible and adaptable approach to change, being able to respond rapidly and develop creative solutions.Responsible for providing accurate information for a range of projects under your controlDevelop project designs within agreed dates.Manage project designs within agreed budgets and programmes.Willingness to travel and participate in site meetings when necessaryLiaise, manage and approve 3 rd party design resource inputs into projectsManage a team of multi-faceted Design Engineers possessing various levels of experienceThe PersonPossess an HNC or equivalent qualificationApplicants should hold a full UK driving licence and willing to travel if requiredAbility to Identify and allocate technical elements of projects to the members of the team third party providers by possessing the technical experience to dissect a projectBe the customer focal point for technical aspects of projectsExpertise in overall design management of 33kV to 132kV UG or OHL projectsExpertise in primary substation design (11kV to 132 kV including plant specification)Awareness and understanding of major plant items (Transformers and Circuit Breakers etc.)Sign off of Protection & Control designs, including specifications for plant and equipmentExperienced with electrical engineering design and practicesPossess good knowledge of an electricity distribution business in a lead roleExperience of CDM regulations relating to utility projectsExperience in planning and designing of 132kV substations and 132kV private connectionsCompetency in assisting with procurement and approving pre-manufacturing drawingsAbility to design and draw block cable diagrams, set files, and key line diagramsWorking knowledge and experience of ETAP and DigSilent (or similar), along with AutoCADTo hold (or ability to obtain) Sub Station Access AuthorisationA highly attractive remuneration package is on offer for this Grid & Primary Design Manger, coupled with career progression, along with challenging variety, security and longevity of work.TPBN1_UKTJ