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Project Delivery Engineer–£52,279-£71,492– Yorkshire

The Role

We are currently recruiting for this vacancy across Yorkshire, and you may be based at locations including York, Sheffield, Castleford, Brigg and Hull. However, we are always on the hunt for new talent and welcome a chat if you have an interest in joining Northern Powergrid.  Relocation to be discussed.

Are you an experienced Senior Authorised Person (SAP) with a strong background in high-voltage systems? Do you have the skills to manage complex projects safely, on time and within budget? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are looking for six Project Delivery Engineers to join our Major Projects Team at Northern Powergrid.

You will take ownership of a diverse range of technical construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing works on the distribution network, operating as an SAP at voltages from 11kV to 132kV.

This is your chance to play a key role in delivering capital reinforcement and new connection projects for both demand and generation customers.

If you’re ready to play a vital role in keeping the power flowing and delivering impactful projects for millions of customers, we want to hear from you. Join Northern Powergrid and be part of a team that makes a real difference every day.

Key Responsibilities:

Delivery and management of varied technical construction projects safely and to time, cost and quality.
Operate on the distribution network as an SAP at all voltages from 11kV to 132kV.
Deliver capital reinforcement projects on the HV and EHV networks.
Deliver new connection projects, including both demand and generation customers.
Manage all aspects of outage planning for your allocated projects, including preparing and executing emergency plans.
Participate in an operational standby rota once authorised.
Setting staff to work under safe systems of work               .
Effective site management of resources, including contractors.
Lead project safety management and supervision.
The Person

Operational experience and authorisations, including the ability to become Senior Authorised to 132kV
Detailed knowledge of safety procedures, specifically CDM regulations, and the Distribution Safety Rules.
Ability to undertake plant and equipment commissioning
Extensive experience of delivering projects to time, cost and quality
Ability to plan, control and co-ordinate short to medium term project resources.
HNC, HND, degree, or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with at least three years of relevant experience
Hold existing HV or EHV Senior Authorised Person status operating on a UK based distribution or transmission network, or UK based privately operated electricity network.
NEBOSH/IOSH or similar qualification