Project Engineer (33kV SAP)

This Project Engineer (33kV SAP) will report to the Lead Operational Engineer and will work within UKPN Services based in our Bury St Edmunds office. You will be a permanent employee., Deliver projects in the DNO and Private sectors for our 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. Whilst you will work in Bury St Edmunds, the work is spread over East Anglia and the South East of England. You may also work on other similar projects across the UK Power Networks Services portfolio., We are looking for 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. We ask that you hold at minimum a DNO Full SAP Competency Certificate at 33kV. However consideration will be given to holders of a DNO Competency Certificate at 11kV who are working towards their 33kV Competencies. Principle accountabilities

• Ensure safety management throughout all responsibilities.
• Responsible 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, system emergencies as determined by your skills and experience.
• Complete out of hours safety/emergency response (Standby).
• Manage contractors, carrying out high and low voltage maintenance activities., 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
• Prioritise and manage a varied work load
• 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.
Health & Safety Responsibilities Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used.


• Senior Authorised Person up to and including 33kV as defined by the Distribution Safety Rules this must be in date and for a UK Distribution Network Operator
• 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 be expected to achieve full Ministry of Defence Security Clearance.
• Identify problems, understand important issues and investigate alternatives.
• Hold full driving licence.
• You will work independently 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.
  
  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: 19/11/2024 We also provide the following additional benefits
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
• Discounted access to sports and social clubs
• Employee Assistance Programme.