Project Engineer, Underground Cables & Transmission

Vallum Associates; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallum Associates seeks a Project Engineer, Underground Cables, to support the Kintore to Hurlie Transmission line upgrade. The role covers a 1.6km underground cable route, CSEC works, and collaboration with SSEN, suppliers and landowners to deliver safely, on time and to high quality standards.

You will assist in managing the cable supply contract, FATs, and the civil works design/delivery, reporting to the Project Manager and working with site teams and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Health and safety qualifications such as NEBOSH or IOSH
• Proven experience in underground cable design and delivery
• Experience in on-site infrastructure project delivery and UK transmission projects
• FAT processes experience is desirable

Responsibilities

• Support cable supply contract management (cables, fittings, accessories)
• Witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) on behalf of client
• Assist design, development and delivery of underground cable route and CSEC works
• Coordinate with design teams, suppliers, subcontractors and client reps
• Monitor contractor performance against schedule, budget and quality
• Maintain records on access agreements and site changes
• Assist construction team with technical/programme challenges
• Review method statements and risk assessments
• Attend project, safety, progress and client review meetings
• Escalate risks and issues as needed
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, landowners and stakeholders

Education

Degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Vallum Associates seeks a Project Engineer, Underground Cables, to support the Kintore to Hurlie Transmission line upgrade. The role covers a 1.6km underground cable route, CSEC works, and collaboration with SSEN, suppliers and landowners to deliver safely, on time and to high quality standards.

You will assist in managing the cable supply contract, FATs, and the civil works design/delivery, reporting to the Project Manager and working with site teams and commercial teams.