Lead Substations Plant Engineer (mfd) Transmission & Distribution

Ramboll; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering consultancy is seeking a Lead Substations Plant Engineer to oversee electrical design activities and lead HV and EHV substation projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering with experience in the UK electricity industry. Responsibilities include coordinating designs, leading junior engineers, and ensuring client satisfaction. This role offers a dynamic environment and commitment to sustainable change.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Matched pension contributions

Private medical cover and life assurance

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Proficient understanding of the UK Electricity Transmission and Distribution industry.
• Experience working with major UK utilities such as NG or DNO companies.
• Understanding of current ENA, BS, and IEC electrotechnical engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead role for Primary Design of HV and EHV Substations.
• Coordinate design from concept to detailed design as per client requirements.
• Technical management of junior engineers and CAD draught professionals.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Communication Skills

Multi-disciplinary Design Management

Strong electrical knowledge

Education

HNC / HND / Degree in Electrical Engineering

Membership of the IET Chartered Status

Job description

Overview

Location: across all our UK offices

Are you an experienced extra high voltage or high voltage engineer? Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop in an open collaborative and empowering culture? Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? If this sounds like you or youre curious to learn more then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Transmission and Distribution Department as our new Lead Substations Plant Engineer (m/f/d) and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

The principal function of this position is to lead and oversee electrical design activities within the team as directed by the Head of T&D and to assist in the development of the Group's capabilities in the field of HV / EHV Engineering. The role will include taking a senior role in project work focused on management toward coordinated and compliant design and client liaison mentoring and coaching junior members of the team. The role includes meetings with clients, contractors and other designers. It is therefore important the candidate has good communication skills and can demonstrate relevant experience. Site visits or visits to non-UK design offices will also be required during design and delivery. The role involves taking responsibility for Work Package Design Management including all reporting to satisfy the company’s design management requirements.

The role also includes supporting the expansion of our UK&I sector within the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) business, leveraging our global delivery and growth model. As a member of the UK&I T&D team you will be integrated into our dynamic global Power Systems team, which boasts a robust network of 300 highly skilled engineers. Our global team possesses specialized expertise in substation design, cable engineering, and overhead line design. You will collaborate closely with our seasoned professionals in these areas, leading and innovating design projects for the UK&I market. Additionally you will have the opportunity to support and cultivate the development of our UK&I design team, contributing to its growth and success.

Join us in shaping the future of power systems and make an impactful difference in the industry!

Your key responsibilities

• Lead role for Primary Design of HV and EHV Substations in compliance with relevant BS IEC and customer-specified standards.
• Coordinate design of substation and/or OH / cable design from concept to detailed design as per client requirements.
• Multidisciplinary design management and client management.
• Liaison with other members of the T&D design team, power systems team and client engineers.
• Technical management of junior engineers and CAD draught professionals.
• Accountable for compliant and coordinated primary engineering design on own projects as well as for other team members. Attend technical meetings with the client to ensure client satisfaction.
• Development and training of junior engineers.

About you

• HNC / HND / Degree Qualified in Electrical Engineering with experience in the UK Electricity Transmission and Distribution industry. Ideally NG authorised.
• Membership of the IET Chartered Status or working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Experience of working and/or authorisation with major UK utilities such as NG or DNO companies. Proficient understanding of the electricity industry, regulatory standards, policies and their application to the role.
• Strong electrical knowledge and experience in the equipment design, specification, layout and detailed engineering of extra and high voltage substations, electrical equipment and product range.
• Understanding of electrical plant, transformer protection, relays and control principles and construction disciplines and current ENA, BS and IEC electrotechnical engineering standards to ensure full application and compliance requirements can be achieved.
• Multi-disciplinary design management experience.
• Ability and willingness to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-locational team environment in collaboration with our clients.
• Dedicated to a Net Zero future.

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development.
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles.
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are.
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients and projects.
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company.
• Flexible work environment.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions.
• Private medical cover and life assurance.

Ready to join us

Please submit your application and CV online. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company founded in Denmark we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So that’s where we start and how we work. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when and how much you work. At Ramboll we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more acceptable for you. You can contact us at with such requests.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

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Experience

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Vacancy

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