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HV Plant Engineer

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Manchester

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GBP 50,000 - 70,000

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Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector seeks an experienced HV Plant Engineer for a high-profile 400kV Grid project. The role involves remote work with occasional site visits, focusing on the design and engineering of vital HV systems. Candidates must have a strong background in Grid projects and be skilled in documentation and communication.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience working on 400kV Grid projects.
  • Strong understanding of transformers, switchgear, and protection systems.
  • Experience as CDAE on similar projects preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support design and engineering of HV plant systems.
  • Produce and review technical documentation for the project.
  • Interface with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Understanding of HV plant systems
Communication skills
Documentation skills

Tools

Revit

Job description

Job Description

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced HV Plant Engineer to support a large-scale 400kV Grid infrastructure project. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-profile energy initiative, working remotely with occasional site visits as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead
and support the design and engineering of high-voltage (HV) plant systems for a 400kV substation project.
Collaborate
with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with Grid standards and specifications.
Produce
and review technical documentation, including single-line diagrams, layout drawings, and equipment specifications.
Interface
with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
Provide technical input during design reviews and project meetings.
Support CDM compliance and contribute to safety and risk assessments.

Preferred
Skills & Experience:

Proven
experience working on 400kV Grid projects.
Strong understanding of HV plant systems, including transformers, switchgear, and protection systems.
Revit design experience is highly desirable.
Experience
acting as the CDAE (Control, Design, and Assurance Engineer) on similar projects is ideal but not essential.
Familiarity
with Grid technical specifications and design standards.
Excellent
communication and documentation skills.

Contract
Details:

Duration:
6 months (with potential for extension)
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Location: Remote working permitted, but candidates must be UK-based
Sponsorship:
Not available - candidates must have the right to work in the UKPlease click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information.

If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.

To find out more about Progressive please visit

Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

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