Grid and Primary Design Manager

NRL; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment company is seeking a Lead Grid & Primary Design Manager to work client-side on critical grid and primary substation projects. The ideal candidate will have a HNC level qualification, significant experience in primary substation design, and the ability to lead utility projects. This position offers competitive benefits, including annual leave, a company vehicle, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Company vehicle

Private Healthcare

Employee rewards portal

Market-leading pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Expertise in leading role for primary substation design.
• Experience in planning and commissioning 132kV substation projects.
• Awareness of utility project regulations.

Responsibilities

• Work on grid and primary substation projects from concept to commissioning.
• Coordinate design and procurement processes.
• Travel to various project locations as needed.

Skills

Primary substation design expertise (11kV to 132 kV)

Understanding of Power Transformer Design

Knowledge of electricity distribution business

Experience with CDM regulations

Experience with Etap and DigSilent

Full UK driving licence

Education

HNC level qualification in a relevant subject

Job description

Overview

NRL are working with a leading client whose projects include major private infrastructure network developments, microgrid solutions, Gas / Hydrogen based generation and Grid support through Battery storage schemes. They are a commercial organisation who generate leads and prospects from multiple clients including DNOs for work either owned and operated by a DNO or Private Commercial, NHS, Airports and large manufacturing customers operating in a commercial environment.

Our Client is now looking for an experienced Lead Grid & Primary Design Manager to work Client side on projects from initial concept and feasibility through to procurement specification, construction and commissioning. You will be working on critical grid and primary substation projects on private Networks with our customers.

What we’re looking for

• HNC level qualification in a relevant subject;
• Expertise in primary substation design (11kV to 132 kV including plant specification) in a lead role;
• Awareness and understanding of Power Transformer Design and procurement;
• Experience with electrical engineering design and practices and have good knowledge of the electricity distribution business in a lead role;
• Experience of CDM regulations relating to utility projects;
• Experience in planning, design and commissioning of 132kV substation projects and 132kV private customer connections;
• Working knowledge and experience of Etap and DigSilent (or similar software);
• A full UK driving licence and willing to travel where required.

What we’re offering

• An annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Company vehicle
• Private Healthcare
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme and opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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