Substation Design Manager

4 weeks ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Keltbray Full time

Keltbray Energy are looking for design managers for substations, to lead and deliver the delivery of engineering on projects ranging across renewables, battery energy storage systems, transmission and distribution.

This is a unique opportunity to work on delivering projects that enable clean energy along with joining a great team with exciting prospects for career growth.


Duties and responsibilities

  • Actively drive safety by design and contribute to hazard review meetings.
  • Carry out site surveys and coordinate work with site teams as required.
  • Review and propose concept and base designs based on tender information.
  • Create design and equipment technical specifications.
  • Drive the multidisciplinary engineering interfaces and ensure they are captured and developed to enable successful project delivery.
  • Coordinate and manage design teams across all disciplines on the project.
  • Design authority for the whole project, approving documentation in accordance with contractual requirements.
  • Support site teams with matters related to technical and engineering designs and aspects.
  • Support project management in terms of identifying and assessing project risks and opportunities.
  • Liaise with project manager on engineering budgets and manage engineering progress, labour forecasts, cost-to-complete estimates.
  • Manage engineering changes on projects in line with the company and contractual procedures.
  • Ensure performance is in line with the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for on-time delivery, requirements management and right-first time.
  • Ensure design work is delivered to the expected quality, time and to meet the correct standards and specification.



Skills, experience and qualifications

  • HNC/HND or equivalent is a minimum. BSc., BEng. or equivalent is desirable.
  • IEng or CEng chartership status is desirable.
  • Experience in using CAD tools and working in BIM environment.
  • 5+ years experience in substations design. 8+ years experience for Senior title. 12+ years experience for Principle title.
  • Knowledge of HSE statutes.
  • Knowledge of general electrical works standards and regulations.
  • Knowledge of transformers, switchgear, batteries, cabling, earthing and lighting standards and regulations.


In return you will receive.

  • Generous Salary
  • 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holiday
  • Employee Assistance
  • Pension contributions

Equal opportunities:

Keltbray are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Tips: Provide a summary of the role, what success in the position looks like, and how this role fits into the organization overall.



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