Primary Design Engineer

Our client is seeking a Principal Primary Design Engineer for their Energy division.

This is a unique opportunity to work on delivering projects that enable clean energy.

Their people are central to their success. They are dedicated to maintaining a professional, supportive workplace where employees can perform at their best and contribute to the ongoing success of the business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Actively drive safety by design and contribute to hazard review meetings.
• Carry out site surveys and coordinate work with site teams as required.
• Review and propose concept and base designs based on tender information.
• Design and review of general arrangement diagrams, substation layouts, earthing layouts, elevations, CDM drawings, cable routes and containment, single line diagrams, AC & DC installation drawings and studies.
• Create design and equipment technical specifications.
• Ensure performance is in line with the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for on-time delivery, requirements management and right-first time.
• Ensure design work is delivered to the expected quality and meeting KPI targets.
• Ensure design work is delivered on time as per the project timelines.
• Ensure design work is delivered in line with projects work information and employer requirements.
• Ensure design work is delivered in line with applicable standards and specifications.

Skills, experience and qualifications:

• HNC/HND or equivalent is a minimum. BSc., BEng. or equivalent is desirable.
• IEng or CEng chartership status is desirable.
• Experience in using CAD tools and working in BIM environment.
• 5+ years’ experience in substations design. 8+ years’ experience for Senior title. 12+ years’ experience for Principle title.
• Knowledge of HSE statutes.
• Knowledge of general electrical works standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of transformers, switchgear, batteries, cabling, earthing and lighting standards and regulations.

In return you will receive :

• Generous Salary
• 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holiday
• Pension
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Assistance and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee benefits portal
• On-site parking
• Referral Scheme