Design Assurance Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Execute National Grid BP141 design assurance responsibilities across a range of National Grid projects.

• Evaluate and analyze design submissions to ensure adherence to National Grid technical specifications, procedures, engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

• Provide constructive feedback and recommendations to address design deficiencies, non-compliance issues, and potential risks.

• Assist in the completion and acceptance of design pack DCAARs after fulfilling technical, safety, and regulatory criteria.

• Engage in project design review meetings with stakeholders.

• Coordinate and facilitate technical interfaces with other design assurance disciplines.

• Serve as the main contact point between National Grid Project Teams and Contractor Design Teams regarding design issues.

• Collaborate with asset management, project delivery teams, and engineering disciplines to ensure designs are aligned with project goals.

• Participate in design coordination meetings, workshops, and technical reviews with contractors and suppliers.

• Identify risks related to safety, reliability, and performance, and suggest corrective measures.

• Ensure that Contractor Design Teams apply suitable risk mitigation strategies.

• Keep records of design submissions, review comments, and DCAAR acceptances in compliance with BP188.

• Review technical reports and assurance documentation.

• Track design quality and compliance performance while providing management with feedback.

⛳️ Requirements

• HNC or a Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field.

• Current or prior National Grid BP141 Design Assurance Engineer authorization.

• Chartered Engineer status or progress toward CEng accreditation.

• Demonstrated experience in infrastructure design, design assurance, or technical approval within the Electricity Transmission and/or DNO sector.

• In-depth knowledge of electrical infrastructure pertinent to the specific assurance discipline.

• Experience with the UK Electricity Transmission and/or Distribution System.

• Familiarity with implementing safety by design and awareness of CDM regulations.

• Experience working within a structured project design process and adhering to BP188 timelines.

• Desirable: Experience in producing, reviewing, and approving designs for National Grid and/or DNO projects.

• Desirable: Currently or previously designated as SR188 Contractor Design Approval Engineer on National Grid projects.

• Must be willing to travel throughout the UK.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Salary

• Discretionary bonus

• Overtime payable or time off in lieu

• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Option to increase holiday allowance

• Private Medical Insurance

• Workplace Pension

• Death in Service

• Company car scheme

• Remote/home-based working

• Option to work from Omnia offices as per project requirements

• Full-time or part-time consideration