Design Engineer
BH-306422
Posted: 18/06/2025
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- England Remote work
- Contract
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Power Generation, T&D
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T&D
POSITION: Installation Design Project Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Power Grids Engineering Design
LOCATION: South East Scotland/ Bishopstoke office
REPORTING TO: Engineering Manager – UK Power Grids
JOB REQUIREMENTS
We have an exciting opportunity for an Installation Design Project Engineer to join our Power Grids Engineering Design Team, which is responsible for the design and installation of High Voltage Cable systems for a diverse range of clients.
The Engineering Design Team forms part of our Utilities Business, providing customers with a diverse range of services, from the supply of cable, to the provision of jointing services through to full turn-key installation projects.
The successful individual will work on a large cross country HV Cable Installation project delivering an effective, safe, cost-efficient designs solution.
They will liaise closely with site engineers to ensure the project is delivered within time and to budget, to the required specification and with risks mitigated.
Key Activities and Responsibilities
This is an interesting and diverse role which draws on aspects of mechanical, civil and electrical engineering.
Skills and Experience
Applications are welcome from qualified graduates in Civil Engineering, Project Management or a related subject.
Key personal attributes will include:
- Project Design Management experience
- Experience in cross country utilities projects would be an advantage
- Risk Analysis
- Document Management and KPI reporting
- Knowledge of National Grid design procedures would be an advantage
- Held National Grid CDAE Role
- A structured, systematic approach and good attention to detail
- Excellent written communication and presentation skills
- Team work – interfacing with a range of disciplines
- Ability to see the overall picture – e.g.cost/options/compliance/practicality/customer awareness
The job will involve a mix of office and site-based work.
Full clean driving licence required.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
DEPARTMENT: Power Grids Engineering Design
LOCATION: South East Scotland/ Bishopstoke office
REPORTING TO: Engineering Manager – UK Power Grids
JOB REQUIREMENTS
We have an exciting opportunity for an Installation Design Project Engineer to join our Power Grids Engineering Design Team, which is responsible for the design and installation of High Voltage Cable systems for a diverse range of clients.
The Engineering Design Team forms part of our Utilities Business, providing customers with a diverse range of services, from the supply of cable, to the provision of jointing services through to full turn-key installation projects.
The successful individual will work on a large cross country HV Cable Installation project delivering an effective, safe, cost-efficient designs solution.
They will liaise closely with site engineers to ensure the project is delivered within time and to budget, to the required specification and with risks mitigated.
Key Activities and Responsibilities
- Understanding Customer Requirements and relevant National Grid specifications/standards
- Risk assessment, mitigation & management
- Understanding design requirements for installation
- Compiling Project Engineering Design Packs for Site Teams
- Chairing site design review meetings and coordinating the approvals process
- On-going liaison with all teams throughout project - Attending regular site meetings, developing excellent communication channels and maximising collaboration to monitor progress and identify/resolve issues
- Design Document management & Control
- Managing Change Management Procedures
- Development and tracking of design Programme
- Collect and analyse As-Built Data
This is an interesting and diverse role which draws on aspects of mechanical, civil and electrical engineering.
Skills and Experience
Applications are welcome from qualified graduates in Civil Engineering, Project Management or a related subject.
Key personal attributes will include:
- Project Design Management experience
- Experience in cross country utilities projects would be an advantage
- Risk Analysis
- Document Management and KPI reporting
- Knowledge of National Grid design procedures would be an advantage
- Held National Grid CDAE Role
- A structured, systematic approach and good attention to detail
- Excellent written communication and presentation skills
- Team work – interfacing with a range of disciplines
- Ability to see the overall picture – e.g.cost/options/compliance/practicality/customer awareness
The job will involve a mix of office and site-based work.
Full clean driving licence required.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.