Technical Lead: EHV Substation Design & Engineering

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy is recruiting for a Technical Lead to work with Energy on Yorkshire Green. The role leads day-to-day engineering matters, including methods engineering and design review, for substation design delivery across regional projects.

You will act as the technical expert for EHV substation design, guide design strategies, manage technical risks, and collaborate with customers, suppliers, and OEMs to ensure efficient framework delivery and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for EHV substation design delivery and support the Energy BU, and wider business, in the delivery of associated works, as required including the principal design disciplines; Primary, Secondary (P&C), Civil, HV Cable and Overhead Lines (OHL).
• Lead the development and implementation of design engineering strategies for projects within their regional framework.
• Lead the identification of technical risks and ensure implementation of mitigations measures on all projects.
• Form collaborative relationships with customer Technical Assurance, Asset Policy and Project Management functions to assist in developing and streamlining framework/project delivery processes and procedures.
• Provide technical oversight and internal assurance for EHV substation design.
• Challenge and guide supply chain partners, including design consultants and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
• Drive Value Engineering and Innovation that brings value in time, cost, safety, or carbon including driving design standardisation
• Ensure Principal Designer duties are fulfilled on projects in accordance with CDM 2015 Regulations including the appointment of PD Representatives
• Enable the commercial/procurement teams in accurate scope definition and in contractual matters with both suppliers and the client.
• Time served in a management role in the engineering function of a major UK contractor engaged in civil engineering projects.
• Significant experience in a management role in the engineering function of a major UK contractor engaged in one or more of the following; rail, highways, water, power distribution, natural resources, other heavy civil engineering or building construction
• Knowledge of project management process gained through successful experience of contract management.
• A collaborative team player, that empowers others and attracts followers.
• Knowledge of project management process gained through successful experience of contract management

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Technical Lead to work with Energy on Yorkshire Green. The role leads day-to-day engineering matters, including methods engineering and design review, for substation design delivery across regional projects.

You will act as the technical expert for EHV substation design, guide design strategies, manage technical risks, and collaborate with customers, suppliers, and OEMs to ensure efficient framework delivery and value engineering.