P&C Interface Designer - Aberdeen/Leeds/Newcastle

About The Role

The P&C Interface Designer will work with the project team, designers and engineers through the detail design phase to deliver the safe and suitable scope of works in line with the project objectives. Produce drawing output for both initial and detail design phases and support the design of substation works including; Single Line Diagrams, Key Line Diagrams, General Arrangements, Circuit Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Interface Wiring Diagrams including cable connections.

What you'll be doing

Below are just some of the responsibilities of the role:

• Produce and modify drawings based upon the design requirements on PT&D projects.
• Ensure the timely and quality delivery of drawings to a high quality standard which are compliant with the required Client and national technical standards (BS/Eurocodes/ENA).
• Assess and identify design and temporary works requirements on each project. Including:
• Drive a Safety by Design approach at all times.
• Take personal responsibility and accountability for actions, constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations ensuring safety and quality are never compromised
• Ensure that Procedures and Manuals provided for compliance with the appropriate Quality Assurance are applied.
• Working with multiple clients to produce drawings to their specific standards.
• To actively develop working methods to improve the quality of the output.
• Liaise as necessary with the engineer to determine the most suitable and practical interpretation of design.

Who we're looking for

Possess a strong understanding of AutoCAD software. Experience of the Design of substation electrical protection systems Familiarity with protection system components & substation auxiliary system components (LVAC, batteries etc). Experience working on SSE or NG contracts with an in depth knowledge of their technical requirements with regards to panel and interface design. IT Literate (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel). Must be capable of working to strict deadlines and be highly organised. Attention to detail and an awareness of the quality standards required. ECITB SAFE Passport - Beneficial HNC in Electrical Engineering or higher - Beneficial

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us? Benefits

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com