Principal Engineer

BakerHicks; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan

25 days annual leave

Discount scheme (gym membership, mobile phones, etc)

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Primary Engineer to lead projects in HV substations up to 400kV. You will manage a small team, ensure quality deliverables, and assist in securing new projects. Must have experience in HV substation design and National Grid or Scottish Power projects. This role offers competitive salary and benefits including a company car or cash allowance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with HV substation projects up to 400kV.
• Experience in producing technical documents and drawings.
• Prior experience managing a team and leading projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Engineers and CAD Technicians.
• Ensure quality and consistency of project deliverables.
• Assist during the bid process for securing work.

Skills

HV substation primary design

CDAE accreditation by National Grid

Production of single line diagrams

Experience with National Grid/Scottish Power

Job description

BakerHicks have grown rapidly in the Transmission & Distribution sector over the last ten years and have been successful in winning a number of major projects within the UK. As the demand to deliver exceptional engineering design from our clients continues to grow, an opportunity has arisen for a Principal Primary Engineer – HV Substations.

This role will be reporting to the Substations Engineering - HV and will be responsible for leading a small team of Substation Primary Engineers and CAD Technicians, ensuring the quality and consistency of the teams output in the production and control of drawings and technical documents. You will be expected to take the CDAE role for HV Plant for National Grid projects.

You will also work with the Power Sector Director to assist during the bid process in order to secure further work.

About You

You have significant experience in the production of all designs, calculations, reports & drawings associated with new or modification of HV substation projects up to 400kV, covering primary design and engineering elements.

• Previous experience as HV Plant CDAE accreditation by National Grid, highly desirable.
• You will have National Grid or Scottish Power experience.
• You will have prior experience in production of single line diagrams, primary layouts, technical specifications and other design deliverables,
• must have significant experience in the production of all designs, calculations, reports & drawings associated with new or modification of HV substation projects up to 400kV, covering primary design and engineering elements.

Why this role?

• You will form part of a team that is a trusted partner for some of the UK's largest critical infrastructure projects.
• You will be joining a diverse, established team with a varied background of skills and expertise, who value new ideas and welcome innovative solutions. You are encouraged to take ownership and have freedom in decision-making
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will have links into the wider network of engineers within the business to learn and grow.
• You will manage a small team responsible for production of project deliverables through a robust checking process but must also support the CAD technicians with the development of drawings and support the actual delivery of the outputs.

Have a look at some recent projects;

Barking Substation

Barking 132kV GIS Substation Construction Animation (youtube.com)

Templeborough Substation

Templeborough Substation (youtube.com)

About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

BakerHicks is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.