80184 - Project Engineer (Senior Authorised Person)

This Project Engineer (Senior Authorised Person) will report to the Lead Field Engineer and will work within UKPN Services based in our Hampshire or Wiltshire office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £76,229 plus car and a bonus of 3%

If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check

Close Date: 06/01/2025

Job Purpose

Deliver projects in the UK defence sector for all high profile client's. The role includes capital programme and NAMP projects in addition to electrical infrastructure works generated from the long-term operation and maintenance of 33kV/11kV/400V private network contracts. Although the core client's are based in and around Hampshire and Wiltshire you may also work on other similar projects across the UK Power Networks Services portfolio.

We ask that you are an experienced 33kV Operational Project Engineer to work with the existing Project Team to provide the business with 33kV engineering support for specific critical 33kV activities including standby and emergency cover associated with electrical distribution equipment and infrastructure.

Principle accountabilities

Ensure safety management throughout all areas.
Responsibility for delivery of all construction, maintenance and fault works to time, cost and quality.
Ensure compliance with all procedures and work to a high standard of quality.
Daily planning, coordination and real-time responsibility for the efficient utilisation of resources.
Collaborate with HV/LV control - submission of HV/LV switching schedules, complete HV/LV network operations in accordance to distribution safety rules and procedures
Support and provide technical support to field staff.
Produce Risk Assessments and Method Statements for the safe delivery of projects work.
Complete quality assurance checks of works completed and rectify any quality issues identified.
Collaborate with and manage relationships with our customers to meet their expectations wherever possible.
To be prepared to assist other sections e.g. organisational changes or system emergencies as determined by your experience.
Complete out of hours safety/emergency response (Standby).
Manage contractors, carrying out high & low voltage maintenance activities.

Qualifications:

Senior Authorised Person as defined by the Distribution Safety Rules - up to and including 33kV.
HNC Electrical Engineering.
Experience in distribution systems through the range 400v to 33kV.
High Level of Customer Focus, adds value to the customer and ensures the team completes all projects to customer expectations.
Team Working, manages and integrates well in a team and promotes good team work.
You will achieve full Ministry of Defence Security Clearance.
Identify problems, understand main issues and investigate alternatives.
Hold full driving licence.
You will work with minimal supervision to manage and prioritise a varied work load, and communicate with people at all levels.
Work as part of a small team committed to the delivery of a high profile project.
Use Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, MS Project and other custom software packages
An understanding of Health and Safety and Environmental Legislation, CDM standards and focussed on safe working.
Initiative, acts in the interest of the company to develop the business to agreed goals.
Note: Candidates working towards full SAP status may be considered at a lower salary scale together with an agreed progression plan.

Measures of Success:

Success will be measured by the Project Engineer's understanding and management in the following areas:

Technical competence
Follow internal and external safety systems and quality systems
Customer satisfaction
Project management
Resource-management
Commercial awareness

Personal Characteristics

Work as a Team Player in a dedicated team of project managers and support staff
Able to prioritise and manage multiple projects at the same time
Strong interpersonal skills
Willing to challenge and be different rather than accepting the status quo

Health & Safety Requirements

Must be committed to the General Safety Policy statement, Zero Harm and any related safety programmes, must be aware of your contribution, including the requirement to monitor safety performance and compliance with the systems established to help maintain high safety standards.
Must be familiar with the safety legislation that is relevant to your post and comply with the necessary statutory requirements. These will include the Health & Safety at Work Act, Fire Precautions Act and associated regulations. Ensure that the services provided in your area complies with all relevant safety and legal requirements.

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