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79253 - EHV Construction Project Engineer - SAP

This EHV Construction Project Engineer - SAP will report to the Lead Construction Engineer and will work within Capital Programme based in our Surrey/Kent region. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £76,229 plus car and a bonus of 3%

If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check

Close Date:.01/08/2024

We also provide the following additional benefits

Annual Leave
Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Occupational Health support
Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
Discounted access to sports and social clubs
Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Purpose

You will deliver the engineering activities within your allocated project team to undertake the delivery of Construction requirements relating to the UK Power Networks owned assets and associated infrastructure under the direction of the Construction Manager as part of the Investment Delivery team.
You will work with and support the Project Managers, Commissioning Engineer's and other members of the Investment Delivery Management team in the delivery of Our goals and future budget identification and delivery.
You will work with the Project Supervisors, electrical fitters and Contractors to undertake and complete the construction and delivery of a portfolio of projects.
The Project Engineer will ensure delivery of Capital works Construction projects, Asset Portfolio Plan and Connections as directed by the Construction Manager, oversee the management of substation and cabling construction works. The position holder will work with team members to ensure safety management is maintained throughout all activities during the delivery of the engineering tasks following the UK Power Networks Stay Safe initiative.

Principal Accountabilities

Delivery of the Construction programmes for the UK Power Networks owned assets operating at voltages through the range 400V to 132kV
Work with the Project Managers to ensure that all programmes of work are delivered to time, budget and quality drivers
Work with Project Supervisors and EHV fitters to ensure the delivery of all electrical engineering activities
Help manage budgets relating to the construction delivery and meet ongoing goals
As a team member work to ensure that UK Power Networks goals are achieved especially in Staff engagement and Client satisfaction
Follow UK Power Networks Operations and Procedures
Operate HV Distribution Protection Systems
Test and Commission HV Distribution System
Maintain the Control and Protection Systems
Ensure compliance with CDM and UK Power Networks Health and Safety policies
Develop site specific H,S & E procedures
Compliance with UK Power Networks quality policies
Operate and update Asset database in respect of project activities
Responsible for both reactive and planned construction activities
Perform fault investigation and repairs
Modify equipment and drawings to ensure the efficient operation of the substations
Ensure the compliance with the distribution safety rules during all activities
Manage all contractors/staff working on site
Undertake additional activities determined by the job level and competency

Responsibilities:

Co-ordinate daily construction and maintenance activities with Client / Principal Contractor's ensuring programmes are met
Obtain quotations from suppliers and raise Purchase Order request with Finance & Governance team
Change Management - ensure early warning notices are brought to the attention of the Project Manager / Commercial Manager & Partners
Provide technical support and act as appoint of reference for the Construction team
When deputising for the Construction Manager deliver team briefings and give feed-back
Identify potential project risks/opportunities (raise awareness within team/company)
Proactively seek continuous improvement
Work unsocial hours to respond to faults on system
Assist the Construction Manager in the development of the ongoing Asset Portfolio Plan
Represent UKPN at meetings with clients and contractors
When undertaking engineering activities manage the team of employees and contractors for the delivery
When undertaking engineering activities manage the compliance with all H&S procedures such as Putting People to Work and Distribution Safety Rules

Qualifications

Essential:

Senior Authorised Person as defined by the Distribution Safety Rules - Preferable 132kV or 33kV however training will be provided to achieve this level of authorisation if authorised at 11kV.
Experience in distribution systems through the range 400v to 132kV
Educated to a minimum HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Working knowledge of distribution HV Systems
Knowledge of Building Services Systems
Read schematic drawings and understand content
Work in different environments
Identify problems, understand main issues and investigate alternatives
Hold full driving licence
Use Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, MS Project and other custom software packages

Desirable:

A broad understanding of UK Power Networks directorates
Travel around the Capital Programme's SPN portfolio of projects
Have persuasive negotiating and influencing skills
Ability to manage time and to meet deadlines
To be skilful in decision-making
Relevant Safety Qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH
Knowledge of Construction Design and Management Regulations

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.

Employees will ensure they fully understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and particularly where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.

Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used.

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