BP141 Design Assurance Engineer

About the role

Egis Group's Omnia Projects, a specialist in T&D engineering, project management and technical assurance, is recruiting a Design Assurance Engineer to undertake National Grid BP141 design assurance roles on a variety of National Grid projects. The role ensures that designs for installations, asset replacements, connection schemes and substation builds comply with National Grid technical specifications, engineering standards, regulatory requirements and industry best practice. The successful candidate works closely with National Grid Project Teams, DNOs and contractors.

Key responsibilities

• Review and assess design submissions against National Grid, technical specifications, procedures and engineering standards, giving detailed feedback on design gaps, non-compliance and risks
• Support completion of the design pack DCAAR once technical, safety and regulatory requirements are met
• Take part in regular design review meetings and coordinate technically with other design assurance disciplines
• Act as the main contact between the National Grid Project Team and Contractor Design Teams, and collaborate with asset management, project delivery and other engineering teams
• Identify safety, reliability and performance risks in contractor designs and recommend corrective actions, ensuring risk mitigation measures are in place
• Maintain records of design submissions, review comments and DCAAR acceptances in line with BP188, and monitor design quality and compliance

Required profile

• HNC or degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or a related discipline
• Currently or previously held National Grid BP141 Design Assurance Engineer authorisation
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards CEng accreditation
• Proven experience in infrastructure design, design assurance or technical approval in the electricity transmission and/or DNO sector
• Strong knowledge of electrical infrastructure relevant to the chosen discipline (HV plant, substation civil, protection and control, relay settings, HV cable, overhead lines, commissioning officer)
• Experience of the UK electricity transmission and distribution system is essential
• Desirable: experience producing, reviewing and approving designs for National Grid and DNO projects, and having been nominated as an SR188 Contractor Design Approval Engineer

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus, 40-hour week with overtime paid or time off in lieu
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, with an option to increase
• Private medical insurance, workplace pension and death in service cover
• Company car scheme
• Home-based work with the option to work from Omnia offices, and willingness to travel anywhere in the UK