Lead Design Engineer - OHL

Overview

Lead engineer delivering OHL design solutions for high‑value transmission projects.

Key Responsibilities

• design specs
• tender assessment
• technical resolution
• documentation control
• compliance review
• team liaison

Tasks

-Preparation of project quality documentation following all SP energy network and client quality processes and provide and meet deliverables for PQP’s. -Liaise across global multi disciplinary engineering teams to provide end to end integrated solution. -Define cable and OHL equipment requirements for input to System Construction Authorisation (SCA), Project Technical Specifications and BETTA documentation. -Perform all duties with and promote internally and externally a strong emphasis on health, safety, quality and environmental compliance and continuous improvement -Support the tender assessment of cable and OHL works (including suppliers), support to project management on the assessment of bids. -Drive resolution of statutory, land or other consents regarding underground cable and OHL routes. -Responsible for the development of pre-contract design and delivery of projects by leading the technical aspects of cable and OHL systems and all other associated equipment. -Responsible for providing technical assessment of tender submissions and reporting recommendations to client. -Lead the technical resolution of site/construction cable and OHL related issues. -Ensure specifications, cable and OHL system designs, equipment and construction practices are in accordance with current legislation, policies and operational requirements. -Control of correspondence and drawings to be issued to the Project Delivery and Pre-Contract Teams. -Responsible for preparing basic and detailed engineering specifications for cable and OHL system designs and costs for high value, complex or business critical projects. -Drive industry best practice and technological advances within the project team/department. Assist with evaluation and apply ‘new ideas’, technical developments, new equipment, new materials and/or alternative-working methods to provide cost savings, efficiencies and improved safety. -Provide support for the technical resolution of site / construction cable and OHL issues, analyse common faults and prevent re-occurrence. -Assess engineering documentation, feasibility and compliance with client requirements.. Recommend construction and outage programmes where required in relation to cable and OHL circuits. -Contribute to training needs assessment for new products or similar and the development and delivery of technical, operational and safety packages for such products -Key technical interface with Strategic Agreement Framework EPC and OEM contractors; accountable for OHL design deliverables, assurances, and standardised approach across Strategic Projects Portfolio. -Manage, supervise or mentor less experienced staff within the Department or Project Team. -Preparation/Review of cable and OHL drawings and technical specifications for construction, procurement or other stakeholders. -Provide technical support to the Pre-Contract and Project Delivery teams on matters concerning the design, construction, operation and maintenance of cable systems and other associated equipment.

Requirements

• professional membership
• cable engineering
• engineering degree
• transmission networks
• communication skills
• health safety

What You Bring

-Working towards membership of a professional institution. -Ability to represent departments or project teams regarding cable engineering issues, decisions, standards or industry best practice. -Degree qualified in Engineering discipline or equivalent experience. -Proven significant experience and knowledge in a responsible position in the area of transmission network overhead line, cable and associated equipment engineering. -Good inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with other individuals, departments and businesses. -Ability to implement, apply and promote CDM and Health & Safety best practice in a design environment.

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About Scottish Power

-Operates in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution and specialises in renewable energy, particularly onshore and offshore wind farms, and manages the transmission and distribution networks in South and Central Scotland, as well as parts of North Wales and North West England. -Provides electricity and gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the UK, offering services such as smart metering, energy efficiency advice, and home services like boiler care and maintenance. -Has three main divisions: Energy Networks, Renewables, and Energy Retail and Wholesale.

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