Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer - Old Oak Common Project

VVB are looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer, to be nominated and carry out the Network Rail Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM) role on the Old Oak Common project, covering the full Anthro scope of Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, Fire detection/suppression and Communications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be nominated and carry out the NR 02009 duties of the Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM) for the whole of the Old Oak Common MEPHFC scope.
• Assessing and Mentoring CRE’s in all aspects of applicable Network Rail standards including Engineering Management for Projects NR/L2/INI/02009.
• Using initiative and confidence to put forward solutions based on sound engineering principles.
• Challenging the brief, enabling innovative development of unambiguous engineering solutions from feasibility through to detailed design.
• Design and checking of engineering solutions.
• Production and/or review of clear, consistent, referenced calculations, reports and sketches to current CoP and Standards.
• Clear communication of design philosophy and requirements with other team members.
• Appreciation of the team's financial, quality and programme targets.
• Promoting safe working practices in all areas.
• Management of staff and projects.
• Provide guidance on design and engineering matters to all stakeholders including the leadership teams.
• Manage Contractors Responsible Engineers (CRE's) within the business.
• Act as the company's representative at interdisciplinary reviews.
• Ensure the communication and implementation of engineering requirements with respect to construction works undertaken by the Company and its Subcontractors.
• Track the progress and ensure the high standard of designs and engineering management across the project.
• Ensure the fitness and use of Inspection and Test Plans across the company.
• Coach & develop future CEM's and CRE's within the business.
• Undertaking design review in line with current standards and to ensure buildability and constructability. Identify any weakness or errors in the design that could jeopardise the functionality. Ensure HSE best practices are always followed.
• Ensure design risk assessment is compliant with installation parameters.
• Participate in, and where required chair, HazID, HazOP and HazCON’s as required by the client.
• Provide engineered solutions to key project problems to satisfy clients expectations, project restrictions and budget considerations.
• Provide Engineering support and technical expertise to the various sectors and projects.
• Management of all associated design registers, meeting minutes, drawing registers etc. as appropriate inline VVB and project requirements. Ensure all formal communication is undertaken and managed (RFI, TQ, EWN, MAR, TD etc).
• Direct liaison with CAD/BIM team to ensure correct drawing modelling to BIM or other standards. Review drawings for clash detection and associated interface problems.
• Attend, and participate in interdisciplinary design reviews and checks (IDR/IDC).
• Development of scope documents for tenders and procurement processes.
• Liaison with manufacturers to determine product suitability, in partnership with procurement.
• Direct liaison with installation teams to ensure design suitability, works methodology and solve key installation issues/constructability.
• Working with the commercial department to track technical or design change and variances.
• Working with the planning department to plan design, installation and T&C works. Provision of accurate assessment on forecast works to complete and provide suitable readjustments to ensure project programme is maintained.
• Management of subcontractor works as appropriate including assisting commercial department in valuation and contract support.
• Ensure design and works comply with VVB and client quality management systems.
• Keep up to date with all engineering, construction and relevant legislation, law, standards and best practice.