Will discharge the obligations or nominate Principal Designer under CDM 2015 regulations.
Prepare resource plans to support sub-programme portfolio of the relevant Capital Programme workstream and accountable for making the decision to insource or outsource the design delivery to external parties.
Responsible for internal staff e.g. responsible for setting individual performance targets for the design team within the performance targets for engineering design, handling daily HR issues for the team, authorising leave, timesheets and expenses.
Work unsupervised, set and comply with own targets and those of your team, and identify and implement solutions.
Deliver the designs to agreed programme, quality and cost in compliance with UKPN standards and CDM regulations and the appropriate reporting and tracking of these activities.
Be responsible for the design estimation cost, ensure quality of design is assured and contribute to the out-performance of the regulatory determination or agreed Connections quotation.
Accountable for the preparation of works information pertinent for external design partners (Time Charge and Work Package Orders), the raising and receiving design related "Early Warnings", "Compensation Events", "Technical Queries" and the resultant change control processes.
Manage daily Electrical, Civil, Cable and OHL Designers, ensuring you produce designs that comply with standards. Achieve Design Freeze through design review and assurance, maintain CDM compliance, and support the delivery team.
Define design scope deliverables, and agreeing delivery programme and cost with the Project Manager
Provision of as built information, Health and Safety file and key contributor to the technical closure of projects and sub-programmes
Be a point of reference for senior managers, programme and project managers on technical aspects of designs for the relevant portfolio of projects. Will have the relevant technical authority to make the appropriate technical decisions.
Ensure that designs achieve the mandated outputs whilst being rigorously challenged to assure technical requirements are achieved.
Accountable for the daily management of designers seconded to the design team from external agencies.
Develop Quality Assurance procedures and company design standards and ensure that team always follow appropriate policies.
Requirements
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ohl
microsoft office
p6
chartered engineer
team management
Hold, IOSH Working Safely or higher equivalent qualification
Experience in OHL (up to 132kV), Cables (up to 132kV) and Tower design
Analytical and decision-making skills
Experience in mainstream engineering construction including electrical networks and experience of design coordination processes.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft desktop applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, P6, Autodesk Construction Cloud, & SharePoint.(training may be provided where required)
Experience managing teams of engineers in a similar large capital programme environment (including setting performance targets and appraisals)
A good safety ethos with a sound understanding of Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations and their application.
Chartered Engineer or working towards
Benefits
Occupational Health support
25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
Employee Assistance Programme
Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
Discounted gym membership
Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
It has built resilience through landmark innovation—funded by Ofgem—for projects like Low Carbon London and Flexible Plug & Play, pioneering smart grid integration.
The company architected and maintains private networks serving Heathrow, Stansted, London Underground and Canary Wharf, showcasing its aptitude in high-stakes infrastructure.
Its rollout of pole-support trusses and smart connection portals highlights a knack for clever engineering that minimizes disruption while boosting reliability.
From carrying legacy cables to orchestrating EV infrastructure and hydrogen experimentation, its story is one of transforming traditional power delivery for modern demands.
Culture + Values
Customer commitment - We put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
Integrity - We act with honesty and integrity in everything we do.
Collaboration - We work together to achieve shared goals.
Excellence - We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work.
Innovation - We embrace innovation and continuous improvement.
Sustainability - We deliver sustainable solutions for future generations.
Environment + Sustainability
Welcoming investment in low-carbon technologies and renewable energy solutions.
Committed to decarbonizing the grid, supporting the transition to electric vehicles, and enhancing energy storage capabilities.
Significantly reduced fleet emissions by introducing electric vehicles and low-emission technology.
Inclusion & Diversity
Diversity and inclusion programs focused on career development and recruitment strategies.
Strong commitment to pay transparency and addressing gender pay gaps.