Lead Design Engineer

Overview

Lead design assurance for electricity transmission assets, overseeing engineering compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• assurance sign‑off
• technical guidance
• design review
• stakeholder management
• team leadership
• capability development

Tasks

-Provide senior leadership advice and manage a team of experts in Assurance activities, signing off on Assurance packages as a TP141 authorised Engineer. -Act as the primary contact for technical assurance guidance, bridging the gap between Subject Matter Experts and project teams. -Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to implement innovative and sustainable practices. -Lead and navigate through ambiguity and change across all levels within Strategic Infrastructure (SI) and Electricity Transmission (ET). -Develop and implement an engineering capability growth plan, fostering innovation aligned with strategic goals. -Coach and challenge individuals at all seniority levels, fostering growth and development. -Establish a network of thought leaders to identify market trends and facilitate the exchange of ideas. -Lead relationships with key external stakeholders, including regulators and professional bodies, to enhance collaboration and influence. -Ensure effective communication and knowledge sharing between projects to promote best practices and continuous improvement. -Review technical designs for compliance with specifications and quality standards, supporting project engineers in resolving technical issues. -Serve as a technical authority, balancing quality, safety, cost, and delivery in your area of expertise. -Serve as a subject matter expert in Design Assurance for Electricity Transmission projects, ensuring compliance with technical standards and methodologies. -Manage teams of both internal and external personnel effectively. -Drive efficiency and sustainability in assurance processes while inspiring stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes. -Apply strategic frameworks and engineering knowledge to develop novel solutions that address business challenges. -Oversee design assurance across multiple projects, including substation HV, civil, overhead line, HV cable, and P&C design.

Requirements

• technical experience
• specialism
• recognised expert
• technical development
• standards

What You Bring

-Bring significant technical experience in your area of specialism to drive results. -Recognised expert within the business, influencing technical development and standards both internally and externally.

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About National Grid

-Plays a critical role in delivering electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses. -Operates in both the UK and US, ensuring safe and reliable energy distribution. -Deeply involved in the development of renewable energy infrastructure, including wind and solar projects. -Key projects include cross-border power links to improve energy security and integrating low-carbon solutions. -Continually innovates to meet growing energy demand while reducing environmental impact. -Operates in both electricity and natural gas distribution across a vast geographical area in the US. -Invests in sustainability initiatives and clean energy infrastructure.

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