Project Engineer x9

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Permanent

London - United Kingdom

Reference no. 11370

Job ID #11370

Job Title: Project Engineer
This Project Engineer will report to the Lead Project Engineer and will work within the company’s Capital Programme based in their London office.
You will be a permanent employee.
You will attract a salary of £80,574 plus London weighting, plus car / car allowance a bonus of 3%, pension and medical.
Should you not have the full range of essential skills, qualifications and competencies listed below, there may be an opportunity for further training to equip you. If you do not have all relevant competencies for the core grade, it will be appropriate to appoint at a lower grade until you have developed the required competencies.

Job Purpose:
The Project Engineer's role is to deliver the engineering activities within their allocated project team. To undertake the delivery of Construction requirements relating to the UK Power Networks owned assets and associated infrastructure under the direction of the Lead Project Engineer or Construction Manager as part of the Investment Delivery team.
You will work with and support the Programme Managers, Project Managers, Commissioning Engineer's, Alliance Partner, Contractors and other members of the Investment Delivery Management team in the delivery of our goals.
Work with Commissioning Engineer's, Project Supervisors, Electrical Fitters, Alliance Partners and Contractors to undertake and complete the construction and delivery of a portfolio of projects in a safe and efficient manner.
You will ensure delivery of capital works construction projects, APP and Connections as directed by the Lead Project Engineer or Construction Manager, oversee the management of substation and associated works.
You will work with team members to ensure safety management is maintained throughout all activities during the delivery of the engineering tasks following the UK Power Networks Stay Safe initiative.
Principal Accountabilities:

Delivery of the Construction programmes for assets operating at voltages through the range 400V to 132kV
Work with the Programme & Project Managers to ensure that all programmes of work are delivered to time, budget, and quality drivers.
Work with Project Supervisors and EHV fitters to ensure the delivery of all electrical engineering activities.
Help manage budgets relating to the construction delivery and meet ongoing goals and record TQ's, RFI's and EWN is Proprietary system.
As a team member work to ensure that UK Power Networks goals are achieved especially in Staff engagement and Client satisfaction
Operate HV Distribution Protection Systems
Test and Commission HV Distribution System
Operate, Maintain and replace Control and Protection Systems
Ensure compliance with CDM and UK Power Networks Health and Safety policies
Develop site specific HSE procedures
Compliance with company quality policies
Update the Asset Database in respect of project activities.
Responsible for both reactive and planned construction activities
Perform fault investigation and repairs.
Modify equipment and drawings to ensure the efficient operation of the substations.
Ensure the compliance with the distribution safety rules during all activities
Oversee all contractors/staff working on site
Undertake additional activities determined by the job level and competency

Responsibilities:

Co-ordinate daily construction and maintenance activities with Client / Principal Contractor's ensuring programmes are met.
Collaborate with Outage Planning and Control centre regarding planning and coordination of circuit outages.
Manage site work as an AP / SAP.
Obtain quotations from suppliers and raise Purchase Order request with Finance & Governance team.
Change Management – ensure early warning notices are brought to the attention of the Project Manager / Commercial Manager and Partners.
Provide technical support and act as appoint of reference for the Construction team
When deputising for the Construction Manager deliver team briefings and give feed-back
Identify potential project risks/opportunities (raise awareness within team/company)
Work outside of core hours to respond to faults on system.
Assist the Construction Manager in the development of the ongoing Asset Portfolio Plan
Represent company at meetings with clients and contractors.
When undertaking engineering activities manage the compliance with all H&S procedures such as Putting People to Work and Distribution Safety Rules

Qualifications:
Essential

Senior Authorised Person as defined by the Distribution Safety Rules – Preferable 132kV or 33kV however training will be provided to achieve this level of authorisation if authorised at 11kV.
Experience in distribution systems through the range 400v to 132kV
Educated to a minimum HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Working knowledge of distribution HV Systems
Knowledge of Building Services Systems
Read schematic drawings and understand content
Work in different environments
Identify problems, understand main issues and investigate alternatives
Hold full driving licence
Use Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, MS Project and other custom software packages
Relevant Safety Qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH
Knowledge of Construction Design and Management Regulations