Design Engineer

NES Fircroft Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider is seeking an Installation Design Project Engineer for their Power Grids Engineering Design Team in the South East Scotland area. This role involves designing and installing high voltage cable systems, ensuring project delivery on time and within budget. Applicants should have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in cross-country utility projects. Strong project management, risk analysis skills, and effective communication are essential for success in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Qualified graduate in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related fields.
• Experience in cross-country utility projects is advantageous.
• Held National Grid CDAE Role is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Designing and installing High Voltage Cable systems.
• Coordinating with site engineers to ensure project success.
• Conducting risk assessments and managing project documentation.

Skills

Project design management experience

Risk analysis

Document management

KPI reporting

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Graduate in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related fields

Job description

POSITION: Installation Design Project Engineer

DEPARTMENT: Power Grids Engineering Design

LOCATION: South East Scotland/ Bishopstoke office

REPORTING TO: Engineering Manager – UK Power Grids

Job Requirements

We have an exciting opportunity for an Installation Design Project Engineer to join our Power Grids Engineering Design Team, responsible for designing and installing High Voltage Cable systems for diverse clients.

The Engineering Design Team is part of our Utilities Business, offering services from cable supply and jointing to full turn-key installation projects.

The successful candidate will work on a large cross-country HV Cable Installation project, ensuring effective, safe, and cost-efficient design solutions. They will coordinate closely with site engineers to deliver projects on time, within budget, to specifications, and with risk mitigation.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Understanding customer requirements and relevant National Grid specifications/standards
• Conducting risk assessments, mitigation, and management
• Understanding design requirements for installation
• Compiling Project Engineering Design Packs for site teams
• Chairing site design review meetings and managing approval processes
• Liaising with all teams throughout the project via regular site meetings, fostering communication and collaboration to monitor progress and resolve issues
• Managing design document control
• Overseeing change management procedures
• Developing and tracking the design programme
• Collecting and analyzing as-built data

This role combines aspects of mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering, offering a diverse and engaging experience.

Skills and Experience

Applicants should be qualified graduates in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related fields.

Key personal attributes include:

• Project design management experience
• Experience in cross-country utility projects (advantageous)
• Risk analysis skills
• Document management and KPI reporting
• Knowledge of National Grid design procedures (advantageous)
• Held National Grid CDAE Role
• Structured, systematic approach with keen attention to detail
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills
• Teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ability to consider overall project aspects such as cost, compliance, practicality, and customer needs

The role involves both office and site-based work. A full clean driving license is required.

NES Fircroft boasts over 90 years of combined experience as a leading engineering staffing provider across multiple sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we support our contractors with visas, work permits, benefits, and accommodations, ensuring safe and compliant support for our clients.