Senior Primary Plant Design Engineer

Senior Primary Plant Design Engineer | 12-Month Contract | £600 Day Rate | Remote Work with Bi-weekly Visits to Glasgow Office
Job Purpose:
As a Senior Primary Plant Design Engineer on a 12-month contract with a competitive £600 day rate, you will be instrumental in developing and delivering Main Plant engineering solutions for transmission networks (132kV and above). This role requires the provision of essential basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs, offering innovation, effective technical support, advice, and input throughout the lifecycle of projects. The position entails defining technical and economic criteria to ensure established quality and safety standards are met while maximizing profitability. Additionally, you will provide engineering consultancy to other parts of the business as required.
Key Responsibilities:
* Define Main Plant and ancillary apparatus requirements for input to System Construction Authorization (SCA), Project Technical Specifications, and BETTA documentation. Provide advice on construction and outage programs related to the Main Plant.
* Take responsibility for basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for Networks and all aspects of the Main Plant System.
* Offer engineering specialization in the field of Switchgear, Transformers, and all other associated substation equipment.
* Conduct technical assessment of tender submissions and prepare/review Main Plant design drawings and specifications.
* Ensure Main Plant and equipment proposed for the substation comply with current legislation, policies, and operational requirements.
* Provide technical support to the Project team on matters concerning the design, construction, and operation of switchgear, transformers, and associated substation apparatus. Lead the technical resolution of site/construction switchgear and transformer issues.
* Be responsible for engineering documentation following quality processes to meet deliverables for PQP’s and BETTA.
* Maintain awareness of technological advances and industry best practices. Assist with the evaluation and application of 'new ideas,' technical developments, new equipment, and alternative working methods to provide cost savings, efficiencies, and improved safety, reflected in the review of policies and standards.
* Assess engineering documentation, feasibility, and compliance with business requirements. Support the preparation of accurate budgets for new projects.
Criteria on Skills and Experience required for the role
* Provide engineering specialism in the field of Switchgear, Transformers and all other associated substation equipment
* Degree in an Engineering discipline with relevant experience.
* Chartered Engineer Status (or working towards).
* Good inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with other individuals, departments and businesses.
* Having the ability to investigate and understand technical characteristics of substation plant and associated equipment.
* An understanding in terms of the plant and equipment deployed for transmission networks and how it is operated / maintained.
* Experience in the implementation of new technologies and engineering solutions to achieve reductions in project lifetime costs.
* UK driving licence
* Proven experience in a responsible position and knowledge in one or more of the following areas at voltages from 33kV to 400kV:
* Switchgear
* Transformers
* Substation Auxiliary equipment