The job holder's principal challenges are to produce cost-efficient and technically viable designs, ensuring a smooth process from initial enquiry through the business closure of new assets. The job requires the equivalent of a graduated civil engineer with experience in civil and structural design, preferably on designs associated with electrical substations and power distribution infrastructure.

Principal Accountabilities

• Produce, under supervision, civil and structural designs for tender, construction, and commissioning of electricity network assets, in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of UK Power Networks Services and to the latest British Standards, ESQCR, the Building Regulations, Fire Safety rules.
• Produce, under supervision, technical, commercial and contractual documents for procurement of engineering products and services.
• Contribute to ensure the designs eliminate or reduce hazards which may give rise to risks.
• Participate in the assessment of the suitability of third-party construction works impacting electricity network assets.
• Provide technical liaison with suppliers and clients for the successful delivery of projects.

Skills, Qualifications And Experience

• Civil Engineering degree.
• Reasonable knowledge of civil engineering and building works within the Utility sector.
• Experience working with AutoDesk suite for civil engineering design (e.g. Revit, Robot, Civil3D).
• Beneficial experience: structural design software, roadworks, drainage, structural steel works, cable routes, substation buildings, structures to support outdoor distribution equipment, fences and high security features, secondary oil containment, building services, ventilation systems, fire suppression systems, drainage systems.

Health And Safety Requirements

• Ensure all Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements are considered.
• Ensure safe working methods and systems are followed in the design
• Accept personal responsibility to meet and fulfil all UKPNS Health and Safety requirements.
• Create a safe working environment for all staff and contractors supporting the business.

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 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 where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children and Young People

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Where applicable, this role is subject to safer recruitment processes and robust pre‑employment checks.

If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at careers@ukpowernetworks.co.uk quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.