Primary Design EngineerBalfour Beatty plc • Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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Primary Design Engineer
Balfour Beatty plc
- Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
- Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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Balfour Beatty are recruiting for a Primary Design Engineer to work for our Power Transmission and Distribution Business based in Newcastle.
About the role
Balfour Beatty are recruiting for a Primary Design Engineer to work for our Power Transmission and Distribution Business based in Newcastle.
You will be working on HV plant designs for electrical substation projects up to a voltage of 400kV.
We are open to both full time and part time candidates (including job share), and offer a flexible working policy.
What you'll be doing
Design Responsibilities:
Identify all relevant standards and Customer requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant National / International Standards and legislation, and contract specification. Design work to be undertaken with due regard to Health, Safety & Environmental Procedures and production of Designer Risk Assessments, as necessary, to fulfil the Company’s obligations in compliance with current CDM regulations. Initiate the preparation of all required drawings and approve all drawings to be submitted for customer / sub-contractor interface. In conjunction with other Balfour Beatty Engineering Services Departments, prepare Installation and Commissioning packages, in a timely manner as dictated by the Site Installation & Commissioning Schedule. Prepare special Test Specifications and Procedures for the Inspection and Test Department. Receive “As Installed” site drawings and documentation and liaise with other Balfour Beatty Engineering Services Departments to ensure accurate final records are prepared and submitted to client in line with the requirements of the contract specification.
Planning Responsibilities:
Upon contract award, liaise and co-ordinate contract requirements with Project Manager, customer, external suppliers and other Balfour Beatty Engineering Services Departments at earliest opportunity. Establish Design content of work package and the Design resource to achieve the required time scales, in line with Project EMPS, via development of detail engineering design plans. Effectively control, update and report on progress throughout contract life, giving estimates to complete and highlight potential resource problems to Design Manager / Project Manager.
Procurement Responsibilities:
Co-ordinate with other Balfour Beatty Engineering Services Departments as necessary to specify and quantify equipment / material to achieve greatest benefit to the company. Report variations in the Contract Scope of Work to the Design Manager / Project Manager, indicate implications and only proceed with these variations following verbal / written approval from the Project Manager. Prepare instructions for all materials and special tools required for site and pass this information to the Project Manager. Specify any specific test certificates and/or operations & maintenance manuals as part of technical spec and/or purchase order requisition.
Who we're looking for
HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent Experienced in the overall design and specification of electrical power systems and associated power system components Able to carry out calculations to demonstrate integrity of designs Competent user of Microsoft Office Packages
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our skilled and dedicated teams deliver a range of proactive and reactive services which support a reliable and safe supply of power flowing to millions of homes and businesses around the world. Our contracts range from 50,000 schemes to 100 million plus major projects.
Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.
About us
Balfour Beattys Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions.
With experience and expertise across the full spectrum of the electricity grid our teams have capability across overhead lines, cable tunnels, distribution networks and substations.
From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support clients in the development of some of the worlds most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
We value diversity and celebrate individual differences, believing that our inclusive culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic and innovative organisation.
Balfour Beatty is a corporate signatory to WISE (Women in Science & Engineering). Our aim is to attract more people from diverse backgrounds to help us build on our inclusive culture. We are a member of the workingmums.co.uk Top Employers' Charter through which we demonstrate our commitment to enabling parents to progress and enhance their careers whilst managing the challenges of family life.
Balfour Beatty is also Gold Award holders in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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