Lead Transmission Engineer - HVDC

Description

• Provide oversight, challenge, mentoring and advice to more junior team members as applicable and support them in delivering their accountabilities and objectives.
• Discharge the role of Design Assurance (on strategic and complex projects) through the provision of cross-technology leadership and coordination over several functions and in line with National Grid procedural requirements
• Technically manage external contracts, contractor and stakeholder relationships and direct framework consultants, to drive consistency and ‘value engineering’, working in partnership with wider NG teams as appropriate
• Support the development of standardised solutions for asset interventions
• Provide design assurance on a risk based approach - via stage by stage confirmation during HVDC project lifecycle – that projects can proceed to the next stage and to eventual commercial service, and provide design, obsolescence and commissioning advice / assurance as appropriate
• Author, develop, advise on, implement and maintain Business Procedures and Technical Specifications as appropriate and ensure all lessons learned and best practice are incorporated as required
• Provide technical support and work in partnership with the ET Type Registration and Innovation processes and Global Procurement specialists for tender and support contract activities.
• Where required, discharge the role of Relay Settings Assurance Engineer
• Act as the technical lead and ‘NG Principal Designer Representative’ where appropriate. To provide detailed engineering support for HVDC to ensure cost effective and appropriate option selection for project detailed design and delivery, including coordination and resolution of technical issues from internal and external stakeholders
• Lead and coordinate technical investigations within HVDC and progress to completion subsequent engineering investigations
• Work seamlessly with Development and Delivery teams to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the Capital Programme, whilst ensuring the execution of National Grid governance requirements.
• Where appropriate, discharge the role of Advanced Commissioning Officer (e.g. Approve the Factory Test Results on behalf of employer)
• Undertake audit and incident analysis in support of health of engineering and commissioning reviews and recommend performance improvements and providing assurance on the status of transmission engineering.

Requirements

• Ability to work under challenging deadlines.
• Proven ability to develop working relationships quickly and effectively, and communicate clearly and diplomatically.
• Detailed knowledge of Safety Rules and National Safety Instructions
• Experienced in building and maintaining relationships internally and externally with key stakeholders
• Knowledge and appropriate authorisation in line with engineering assurance procedures (BP141), and thorough understanding of commissioning (BP106).
• Experienced in effective communication skills, including the ability to make persuasive presentations to multi-disciplined teams / audiences
• Knowledge of negotiation/contract management and influencing at all levels
• Significant experience in HVDC projects specialising in Primary and/or Secondary systems, including proficient understanding of security, cyber and procedural requirements. For example, experience in HVDC Converter Valves and cooling systems, HVDC Control and Protection.
• Proven experience of communication with, and influencing, internal and external stakeholders (e.g., regulator, managers).
• Advanced knowledge of design, extension and lifetime management of assets associated with HVDC.
• Good understanding of ET Operations Policy and Procedure.
• Demonstrable leadership skills and knowledge of successful project delivery

Benefits

• A competitive salary around £66,000 - £78,000 – dependent on competency-based evaluation.
• Market Supplement £3000
• Company Car

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance