Job Purpose:

Production of circuit designs from a scope provided by Project Managers, Customers or the Design Lead and will include project costings to customer requirements for time, quality and budget. These schemes are for the OHL & Diversions (typically 132kV, 33kV & 11kV) portfolio Connections (non-contestable and contestable) works, adhering to UK Power Networks design standards.

The Senior Circuit designer will liaise with the Project Manager, Electrical, OHL and Civil designers, PDC and contractors/consultants, ensuring compliance to design, CDM and relevant standards for the regulated network solutions for all connections and customer schemes.

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The successful applicant shall be capable of satisfying the following general requirements:

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• Producing Circuit Designs (below ground and in air) that can be constructed in compliance with standards and CDM requirements

• Produce effective designs, which conform to all relevant Codes of Practice and company and industry standards in conjunction with Electrical engineering works

• Oversee and contribute to the production of technical, commercial and contractual documents for procurement of engineering products

• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and company procedures.

• Compliance with design assurance and audit processes, both internally and for contestable designs.

• Supporting and mentoring Trainee/Graduate/Engineers to enhance their technical knowledge and experience.

• Comply with the requirements of the designer and principal designer as determined by the CDM Regulations

• Fulfil the role of Principal Designer for allocated schemes.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Provide an excellent service to the customer.

• Work as a Team Player in a dedicated team of Designers, Estimators and Planners.

• Liaise with the operational teams and contractors to ensure a smooth process from initial enquiry through to final connection and business closure.

• Comply with the requirements of the designer as determined by the CDM Regulations

• Ensure design eliminates/reduces any hazards which may give rise to risks; and reduce risks from any remaining hazards (in conjunction with CDM and CSM)

• Ensure solutions provide sufficient information about aspects of the design of the network, its construction and maintenance as will adequately assist clients, the CDM team, other designers and contractors.

• Collaborate with UKPN designers.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Civil/Circuit Engineering degree with proven relevant Cable/OHL and substation experience (typically 132kV, 33kV & 11kV).

• Chartered engineer or working towards achieving Chartership.

• Circuit engineering background and extensive experience in EHV circuit design and construction works, ideally within Utility sector.

• Competence in resolving circuit network issues and ability to provide a sound understanding of company standards and policies and their application to this role. Awareness of current and technological developments in circuit / civil engineering.

• Ability to work with external engineering organisations and customers/stakeholders representing UKPN to best effect.

• A good safety culture and sound understanding of Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations and their application in this role including IOSH trained.

• Ability to work unsupervised, set and comply with own targets, identify and implement innovative cost saving solutions.

• Good team working skills

• A good level of business, environmental, safety, financial, and regulatory awareness.

• A general appreciation of financial reporting systems.

• Knowledge of the ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001 procedures relevant to the team’s activities.

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft desktop applications, in particular: Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint.

• Strong interpersonal skills and be competent in written and oral communications.

• Manage (not line manage) and communicate with the CAD team in order to produce design drawings suitable for construction.

• Experience of undertaking cable sizing/rating calculations for 11kV up to 132kV networks, for both solidly and cross bonded circuits (including de-rating aspects and short circuit loadings).

• Experience of undertaking cable pulling calculations for 11kV up to 132kV networks, in line with company standards.

• Experience in designing joint/pulling bays from 11kV up to 132kV.

• Experience in designing pilot/fibre cable routes, including splice chambers.

• Experience in terminations to indoor/outdoor switchgear/cable sealing ends and platforms.

• Experience in route proving, to determine the most cost effective and safest route install.

• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD (also Bentley software would be beneficial).

• Experience of directional drills and ability to advise/assure requirements accordingly.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills required, especially in relation to dealing with survey companies to obtain utility search information.

• Basic knowledge of power engineering plant and equipment i.e. Transformers, Switchgear, cables, protection schemes.

• Experience with producing Bills of Materials, particularly cable drum lengths, in coordination with pulling calculations.

• Liaise with Wayleaves and Consents to determine most feasible route.

• Input into innovative construction ideas and techniques, which feed into UK Power Networks Green Action Plan.

• Capable to sign off the designs as per UKPNs design assurance standards and processes.

• Good understanding of software packages such as Cableizer, Crater, Cymcap, Trimble