Job Introduction

Reporting to the Engineering Manager & working with the design team leads to manage the technical interface between the design team & other project stakeholders. 

The team carries out a range of substation design work from 11kV to 132kV including Primary, Secondary & Protection & control. The role responsibilities will principally involve the managing the technical interface with specialist sub-contractors, client technical representatives, design authorities & construction teams. This will include managing the design review process, liaising with specialist sub-contractors, interfacing with construction teams, completing design compliance reviews of construction works & supervising temporary works design. You would also be expected to provide advice & guidance to the design team with civil engineering design & consents.

The role would suit somebody with an engineering background who is self-motivated & has a pro-active approach to problem solving with experience of project supervision within the power, engineering or construction environments. 

Role Responsibility

Assist the Engineering manager & Team Leads with the planning & control of the design team, including but not limited to the following:

• Management of design compliance review procedures.
• Managing the technical interface with project stakeholders.
• Liaising with civil engineering design sub-contractors & providing civil design support/guidance to the design team.
• Providing an interface with the construction teams, including carrying out site based design compliance reviews & assisting in the project completion process.
• Supervision of Temporary Works Design.
• Liaising with land consents & surveying sub-contractors. Provide land consents advice & guidance to the design team. 
• Support the engineering team with the creation, implementation & monitoring of business processes. 
• Attending periodic team & client meetings. 
• Supporting site survey & inspection visits. 

The Ideal Candidate

Qualifications

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in either electrical power or civil engineering. A person with a lower qualification level, but who can demonstrate a high level of industry knowledge & experience would be considered.

Experience

Resource management & control.

Project supervision & commercial issues.

Business & quality management processes. 

Knowledge of relevant British & International standards.

Knowledge of UK H&S standards, including CDM regulations.

Knowledge of Business & Quality Management Processes.

The following knowledge & experiences would be of an advantage:

Working in a design or construction-based environment.

National electricity Registration Scheme (NERS).

DNO G81 standards & working practices.

Skills 

Experience in the use of CAD design software would be advantageous, but not essential. (e.g. AutoCAD, Microstation)

Good written, verbal communication & interpersonal skills.

Good personal management, decision making & problem-solving skills.

Ability to work within a team environment.

Good computer literacy, including use of Microsoft office (word, excel & email). 

Full UK driving licence

About the Company

KUS Power Engineering, part of the BRUSH Group, is a design and build, high voltage, electrical contractor committed to outstanding customer service and the safe delivery of turnkey substation projects from 11kV to 275kV.

With a proven track record of quality outcomes, KUS Power Engineering deliver contracting services to some of the largest organisations in the industry, seamlessly managing the design and delivery of a package of works while ensuring their timely commercial closeout.

BRUSH Group