Senior Substation Engineer

Role Overview

• Manage the ongoing substation engineering design engagement from connection offer to energisation being the key engineering department contact for any substation engineering design matters for Green Gen Cymru’s network.
• Manage substation engineering changes through design or compliance.
• You will be responsible for the management of all aspects of the substation design engaging with other engineering disciplines where required.
• Ensure any substation design work takes account of CDM and this is considered throughout the design and construction stages.
• Support with the creation and ongoing adherence of the engineering procedures and policies to ensure a high and consistent standard of design is applied to project development and delivery.
• Attend working groups such as the ENA as a substation authority to support Green Gen Cymru’s network development.
• Ensure compliance with the NESO grid code, ENA, Distribution code and any other applicable.
• Support policy change to improve engineering design and drive efficiency with new or amended engineering policies and procedures.
• Support the Head of Engineering to drive improvement, support reporting and promote the business objectives to the wider team.
• Have accountability for substation design reporting to the Head of Engineering.
• Take a proactive approach to meet programme deadlines co-ordinating with other departments when required.
• Accurately report progress each month to the Head of Engineering, including key activities linked to delivery and risk management.
• Take a positive lead in developing relationships and working with other DNOs, TOs, NESO and Customers with regard to substation engineering.
• Forge a positive working relationship with internal stakeholders, fostering collaboration across disciplines.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and engagement skills when reporting, negotiating, or dealing individually with stakeholders and direct reports.
• A high standard of written and oral English, with the ability to describe and provide clarity on engineering requirements to stakeholders.
• Organised individual who can multi-task and manage the engineering team across different projects.
• Works well within a multidisciplinary project team environment.
• Degree qualification in electrical engineering or relevant previous experience will be considered for this role.
• You will have a proven record of accomplishment as an engineer in energy project delivery environment with experience preferred in a regulated network.
• You will have a proven track record of managing engineering substation design from concept to delivery for energy projects.
• Be experienced in the application of CDM to design activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Has experience of delivery to regulated engineering standards such as ENA, Distribution Code and Grid Code.

Benefits

• Hybrid work structure available.
• The ability to work core hours and take time back in lieu throughout the week.
• Fridays are allocated as ‘no meeting’ days to ensure down time at the end of the week.
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance from day 1 with cover for immediate family including spouse or partner and children, including direct mental health pathways and support.
• Annual pay review and discretionary bonus.
• Employer pension contributions up to 7%.
• Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Tech scheme – discounts on latest technology including laptops, phones, iPads for personal use.
• Life assurance cover and income protection.
• Travel insurance.
• Suite of enhanced policies and provisions to support colleagues through all the moments that matter.
• Regular team socials, activities, sporting events and charity fundraisers.