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Head of Design

Job Description

This is a fully remote role meaning you can be based anywhere in the UK, with expectations to travel to the offices for meetings with internal and external stakeholders. 

I am recruiting on behalf of my client for a ICP Design Manager / Head of Design to work across the business on multiple design and build projects.

As the ICP Design Manager / Head of Design you will be an integral part of the senior management team leading a team of designers, internal and external, to manage design projects, and ensure the delivery of high-quality design solutions that meet company procedures and customer specification. You need to be enthusiastic with a passion for sustainable energy and a background in design management.

My client is one of the largest Independent Connection Providers (ICP’s) operating across the UK. They are highly experienced in designing, constructing and commissioning large scale, high voltage connections for our clients, to adoptable (Independent) Distribution Network Operator (DNO) standards, private wire networks and EHV transmission infrastructure.

Key responsibilities for this Head of Design role:

  • Discharging then duties of Design Manager for Substation Design up to 132kV as per the NER’s Accreditation scheme.
  • Management and support of the Electrical Design Engineers.
  • Updating existing and compiling new company design standards and management of design process.
  • Producing standards for technical specifications for primary equipment and protection and control equipment.
  • Select and specify primary equipment and design HV substations from 11 kV to 132 kV.
  • Work closely with CAD drafting team to generate equipment layouts, cable route drawings, construction, and legal plans for new HV connections.
  • Oversee / design secondary control wiring and protection schemes for substations and prepare protection reports.
  • Produce AC/DC schematics for protection, control, and SCADA panels, and liaise manufacturers.
  • Select HV and LV cables and design cable routes using CYMCAP and Amtech software.
  • Prepare multicore cable schedules.
  • Prepare design packages for works from 11 kV to 132 kV.
  • Produce designs for electrical balance of plant works from 11 kV to 132 kV.
  • Ensure that all designs are designed for safety and are compliant with CDM and Health and Safety regulations, including producing design risk assessments, and effectively communicating risks to project engineers and construction operatives.
  • Manage and review simulation studies for generation connections undertaken by other consultants or carried out in-house, including load flow, reactive power capability, fault level analysis, power quality, and harmonic studies to demonstrate compliance with Engineering Recommendations, the Distribution Code, the Grid Code, and industry standards.
  • Manage undertaking earthing design studies for HV substations.
  • Attend sites for inspection and design purposes and attend manufacturers factory acceptance tests when required.
  • Be responsible for managing the delivery of designs within agreed timeframes and to a high quality that reflect the companies reputation.
  • Build relationships with clients, and attend design and project co-ordination meetings with clients, their consultants, and DNO & TNO representatives.
  • Project a professional image to clients and colleagues.

Experience required for this Head of Design role:

Candidates should have gained relevant experience of high voltage electrical engineering design (11 kV and above) within the electrical contracting or utility industries. Experience of work at the EHV level (66 & 132 kV) is required.

  • Candidates must have previous experience as an electrical engineer within the electrical contracting or utilities industries. You will possess excellent technical knowledge and be able to apply this in a practical way.
  • A Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • A higher degree or post graduate qualification in power systems would be an advantage.
  • Have obtained or be working towards professional registration with the IET at IENG / CENG level.
  • The ability to manage multiple design projects and prioritise conflicting project deadlines.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with clients, consultants, and project engineers, to understand their expectations and justify your design decisions.
  • Strong report writing skills and the ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner.
  • The ability to support the continued development of electrical design engineers by providing technical guidance.
  • The ability to successfully manage a team of engineers and provide wider support for the project engineers for technical queries.
  • Must be available to travel on work related business with occasional overnight stays.
  • Must hold a full UK driving license

Package offered for this Head of Design role:

  • 25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday
  • Annual bonus
  • Pension scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Reward Benefit
  • Private health care
  • Company car/ car allowance and fuel card 

How to apply for this Head of Design role:

If you are interest in this Head of Design position then please apply via this job board or alternatively you can send an up to date CV to georgia.miller@navartis.co.uk or call me on 07817037769

Apply now for further details and immediate consideration for this Head of Design role. Navartis are an equality and diversity recruitment agent and employer.

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