Power Grids Engineering Manager

prysmiangroup; Bishopstoke; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group in the UK is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead System Design and Installation Design for 66kV-525kV projects nationwide, driving technical delivery across the project lifecycle.

You will provide technical leadership, review key deliverables, manage resources, support tendering and business development, and ensure compliance with quality, health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant Engineering subject and professional institution membership.
• Experience in engineering leadership, ideally with cable systems or civil engineering background.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and data tools (databases/spreadsheets).
• Strong people management competencies.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing System Design, Installation Design and Cable Accessories engineering functions across UK projects.
• Providing technical leadership and governance for transmission projects, ensuring designs meet customer specs, standards and Prysmian procedures.
• Acting as the technical authority for cable system design and installation engineering, reviewing key deliverables and design decisions.
• Leading engineering resource planning and competency development for capability and delivery.
• Supporting tendering and business development with technical leadership, risk assessment and innovative solutions.
• Managing interfaces with customers, consultants, contractors, utilities and regulators to build long-term relationships.
• Driving continuous improvement in processes, tools, standardisation and lessons learned across engineering functions.
• Ensuring compliance with quality management, health and safety, CDM and project governance.

Skills

People management

Technical leadership

Governance & compliance

Project lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

About The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Engineering Manager to join our Power Grids team working across the UK.

The UK Power Grid is seeing significant investment now and into the future as the transmission and distribution grid is enhanced to deliver the energy transition, connecting low carbon generation to rising electricity demand. We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager who is keen to show enthusiasm in contributing towards these targets. You will manage, co-ordinate, direct and develop the provision of technical services to support the supply of cables, accessories, installation and maintenance of 66kV-525kV systems across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing the System Design, Installation Design and Cable Accessories engineering functions to support transmission, distribution and renewable energy projects across the project lifecycle.
• Providing technical leadership and governance for transmission projects, ensuring designs comply with customer specifications, applicable standards, industry best practice and Prysmian engineering procedures.
• Acting as the technical authority for cable system design, installation engineering and cable accessory applications, including the review and approval of key engineering deliverables and design decisions.
• Leading engineering resource planning and competency development to ensure appropriate capability, succession planning and effective delivery of engineering services.
• Supporting tendering and business development activities by providing technical leadership, risk assessment, programme input and innovative engineering solutions to improve competitiveness and project outcomes.
• Managing interfaces with customers, consultants, contractors, utilities and regulatory bodies throughout project development and delivery creating long term relationships with key decision makers in TSOs & DSOs to support business growth.
• Driving continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, standardisation and lessons learned to enhance quality, efficiency and consistency across engineering functions.
• Ensuring compliance and design considerations in accordance with Prysmian quality management systems, health and safety requirements, CDM regulations, temporary works requirements and project governance processes.
• Supporting the development and implementation of new cable system technologies, installation methodologies and cable accessory solutions to strengthen Prysmian's market position in the transmission sector.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Educated to degree level in a relevant Engineering subject and a member of an engineering professional institution.
• Previous experience within an engineering background, ideally with a knowledge of cable systems however civil engineering would be considered.
• Computer literate with a knowledge of AutoCad, databases and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrate strong people management competencies.

DE&I & Equal Opportunity

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities.

We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders.

With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes.

All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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