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GBP 100,000 - 125,000

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Job summary

An established industry player in civil construction is seeking a Principal HV Plant Design Engineer for a contract role in Leeds. This pivotal position involves leading the design delivery for high voltage electrical substation projects, ensuring compliance with international standards and health & safety regulations. You will guide a design team, oversee the approval of critical design deliverables, and incorporate best practices in BIM. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects while working on-site in a collaborative environment. If you have a strong background in HV equipment and design, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in HV substation equipment and design.
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety Procedures and CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead HV Primary Engineering design delivery for substation projects.
  • Check and approve design deliverables ensuring compliance with standards.

Skills

HV substation equipment knowledge
BIM 360 experience
Health & Safety Procedures knowledge

Job description

Job Description

  • Principal HV Plant Design Engineer
  • Contract Role – 12 Months
  • £600 per day- Inside IR35
  • On-site in Leeds

The Energy Division at ARM is currently recruiting an experienced Principal HV Plant Design Engineer to join a world-leading Civil Construction client based in Leeds.

Job Overview:

The main function of the role is to lead the HV Primary Engineering design delivery for electrical substation projects on the transmission network up to voltages of 400kV with the assistance of the Design Engineers and Designers.

Some of your duties will include:

  • Lead the Design team to deliver design to the Customer specification requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant International Standards and legislation.
  • Check and approve HV plant design deliverables e.g., single line diagrams, layout/elevation drawings, MEWP access layouts, SC force calculations, earthing design/calculations, etc.
  • Lead Design work with due regard to Health & Safety Procedures and the Company’s obligations in compliance with current CDM regulations. Any perceived risks and mitigation measures should be advised to the Engineering Manager for effective action.
  • Ensure all required models and drawings have an adequate level of review and approval including the supplier and subcontractor supply chains, incorporating the best practice of BIM as established in the Engineering team.

What do you need to succeed?

  • Proven experience in a responsible position and knowledge in HV substation equipment, e.g., HV plant, transformers, etc.
  • BIM 360 experience and knowledge.
  • Preferably, the candidate will have previous experience of undertaking TP137 Contractors Design Approval Engineers (CDAE) for Grid projects or be in a position where they could be put forward for authorisation.

How to apply:

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact me on 02392 228 224, and we will let you know if you have been shortlisted.

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