Senior Electrical Engineer

Must have experiance in distrubution or transmission.

Section 2 - Job Purpose

As an authorised engineer, lead the development and costing of connection offer proposals and feasibility studies for Customer related investments.

Lead a multi-disciplined investment team in the project setup and option selection phase of the Network
Development Process for a portfolio of customer investments for the GB Electricity Transmission System in support
of the investment driver.
Undertake engineering works to ensure least cost, fit for purpose and safe delivery solutions are prepared in
accordance with the initial phase of the Network Development Process that deliver the business’ regulatory,
stakeholder and customer commitments.

Section 3 - Key Accountabilities
Lead the development and costing for several customer connection investments up to the point that an
initial proposal has been developed and an investment driver has been established.
Develop a range of costed delivery programme options for each project to discuss with the customer to
ensure best fit and solution with their requirements.
Drive customer and stakeholder satisfaction through positive engagement and work pro-actively to resolve
issues in a timely manner.
Responsible for various trigger points in respect of the Quality of Connections Incentive, which will
generate customer feedback. Once received, taking direct ownership for acting on that feedback.

Working closely with the Customer Account Managers, responsible for ensuring that our technical position aligns with our commercial position.

Lead the investment process for a portfolio of customer investments during the option selection phase of the Network Development Process

 Appoint and lead the scheme team, actively managing key stakeholders to ensure their timely input and
agreement to the selection and development of investments, pursuant to timely approvals.
 Develop the least cost, optimal, efficient and safe solution in line with CDM Regulations and SHESQ
considerations. Document all residual design issues, CDM issues, hazards and risks.
 Undertake the required site and condition assessments, and support the consenting, type registration, cost
estimation, programme risk mitigation and innovation activities to enable the delivery vehicle to implement
the solution on site.
 Produce all required project documentation, ensuring governance is maintained throughout the investment
process whilst also demonstrating the implementation of lessons learned and best practice.
 Assess the need for Front End Engineering Design (FEED) support and where required, appoint and lead
the FEED contractor in their activities. Monitor and control the FEED budget and resolve any contractual
issues in a timely manner.
 Monitor and control the investment throughout the investment process and provide competent, accurate
and timely financial forecasting information to support regulatory reporting, and business and capital
planning.
 Enact the role of Client's Delegated Representative and where appropriate, Principle Designer.
 Maintain full authorisation to carry out duties.
 Mentor Assistant Connection Engineers within the team.

Section 4 - Knowledge, Experience and Technical Know How
Interpersonal, Supervisory or Management
 A customer-centric approach to delivering a high-quality output
 Demonstrable experience of leading cross functional teams
 Demonstrable experience of stakeholder management.
 Proficient business writing and communication skills.
 Demonstrable experience of problem solving and an appetite for continuous improvement
 Good influencing and negotiating skills
 Proficient understanding and demonstrable working knowledge of business processes and governance.
Technical or Specialist
 Project management skills including management of time, cost, safety and risk.
 Proficient technical knowledge of the Electricity Transmission System and the primary assets
 Knowledge of business processes and governance.
 Understanding of RIIO mechanisms.
 Working knowledge and application of CDM
 Working knowledge of Safety and Environmental legislation, practices and policies.
 Proficient in Contract Management and demonstrated Commercial acumen
Section 5 - Financial Control - Experience Required

Section 6 - Qualifications
Essential (at
appointment):

Relevant Degree or equivalent qualification(s) and/or relevant experience in a related
field

Essential TP144 Authorisation, or experience required to complete within 18 months (for new

entry)

Desirable:

Registered member of a relevant professional body whilst working and training towards full chartered status is desirable.

NEBOSH / IOSH
TP144 Authorised (at appointment)

Section 6 - Job Dimensions
Direct Budget Direct Budget: Up to £1m of FEED budget
Indirect Budget Indirect Budget: £50m of annual project investment
Direct Reports No. of direct report: 0
Indirect Reports No. of Indirect Reports 0-10