Main Purpose of JobReporting to the Overhead Line & Cable Engineering Group Head and Project Teams, responsible for developing and delivering engineering solutions from single line diagrams all the way through to a detailed engineering design solution for all overhead line and cable related equipment for transmission networks (132kV and above). This will include providing the necessary basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for projects, innovation, effective technical support, advice and input throughout the lifecycle of the project.

Accountabilities• Advise on the development of pre-contract design and delivery of projects by leading/supporting the technical aspects of overhead line and cable related projects and their associated equipment and systems.
• Perform all duties with a strong emphasis on health, safety, quality and environment compliance and continuous improvement.
• Assess engineering documentation, feasibility and compliance with client requirements and support the preparation of accurate budgets for new projects. Advise on construction and outage programmes where required in relation to overhead line and cable projects.
• Responsible for preparing basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for overhead line and cable related projects.
• Responsible for providing technical assessment of tender submissions and reporting recommendations to client.
• Define overhead line and cable equipment requirements for input to System Construction Authorisation (SCA), Project Technical Specifications and BETTA documentation.
• Preparation/Review of overhead line and cable drawings and specifications for construction/procurement. Control of correspondence and drawings to be issued to the Project Delivery and Pre-Contract Teams.
• Ensure specifications and designs, equipment and construction practices are in accordance with current legislation, policies and operational requirements.
• Lead the technical resolution of site/construction overhead line and cable related issues
• Tender assessment of overhead line and cable related tender submissions and any associated equipment and systems (including suppliers), support to project management on the assessment of bids.
• Provide technical support to the Pre-Contract and Project Delivery teams on matters concerning the design, construction and operation of overhead line and cable networks and associated equipment.
• Preparation of project quality documentation following all IEC and client quality processes and provide and meet deliverables for PQP’s.
• Maintain an awareness of technological advances and industry best practice. Assist with evaluation and apply ‘new ideas’, technical developments, new equipment and alternative-working methods to provide cost savings, efficiencies and improved safety.
• Contribute to training needs assessment for new products or similar and the development and delivery of technical, operational and safety packages for such products.
• Liase across multi disciplinary engineering teams to provide end to end integrated solution

Skills, Knowledge & Experience• Degree or HND in engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Working towards membership of a professional institution.
• Proven experience (min 3yrs) in a responsible position and knowledge in one or more of the following areas at voltages from 33kV to 400kV:
• Insulated Cables and accessories
• Overhead Lines and accessories
• Good inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with other individuals, departments and businesses.
• Knowledge of health & safety requirements and compliance

Qualifications and Training• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards this
• Skills in use of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, AutoCAD, Tower, PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, etc.
• Knowledge of Transmission Operator, REC or DNO health & safety requirements and compliance
• A broad understanding of IEC and the market the business operates in
• Proven experience / expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas at voltages from 33kV to 400kV:
• Underground Lines, insulated cables and accessories
• Overhead Lines and accessories
• Associated civil works

Please contact Wayne Clark on 01454279103 wayne.clark@logicalps.co.uk