Power Grids Engineering Manager

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

Job summary

Prysmian Group in the UK is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the System Design, Installation Design and Cable Accessories engineering functions across the Power Grids portfolio, supporting transmission, distribution and renewables projects.

You will provide technical leadership, governance and delivery across the project lifecycle, manage resources and key stakeholder interfaces, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with Prysmian quality systems, CDM and HSE practices.

Qualifications

• Degree level in Engineering and membership of a recognised engineering institution.
• Experience in engineering, knowledge of cable systems preferred; civil engineering considered.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, databases and spreadsheets.

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.

Skills

People management

Technical leadership

Project governance

Education

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.

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 endeavour 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.

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Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation, and a strong customer base, the company is well-placed to capitalise on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets. Prysmian’s business strategy perfectly matches key market drivers by developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable and innovative cable solutions in the segments of Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification and Digital Solutions. Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, about 30,000 employees, 108 plants and 26 R&D centres in over 50 countries, and sales of over €15 billion in 2023.