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Principal Design Engineer (Sizewell C)

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You must have experience leading multidisciplinary teams in regulated sectors, engineering management on large projects, relevant degree, and knowledge of design processes and ISO regulations.
  • You will manage electrical design engineering, review design parameters, support manufacturing, oversee interfaces, ensure risk governance, identify opportunities, and optimize engineering processes.

Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams on Mechanical, Electrical or Ventilation projects in a highly regulated sector, preferably in nuclear.
  • Engineering Management experience on similar, large-scale Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects from concept design to commissioning.
  • Awareness of Electrical (cable and power) design, manufacture and installation processes and the requirements to enable successful delivery.
  • Degree qualification, or equivalent, in a relevant technical discipline.
  • Member of relevant institute or significant demonstrable engineering experience and capable of registration with the Engineering Council.
  • Comprehensive understanding of relevant design discipline drawings with the ability to identify errors and non-conformance.
  • Working knowledge of Navisworks (or similar), Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Understanding of ISO9001:2015 and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
  • Working knowledge of Configuration Management and Change Management processes.
  • Ability to gain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Engineering Management of the Electrical Design during its definition, development and implementation up to delivery on site.
  • Review and receipt acceptance of Sizewell C Baseline definition of the design parameters.
  • Assuring Execution designers development of the Execution Design.
  • Review and receipt acceptance of the output from Execution Design process to enable manufacturing & installation.
  • Technical support management through manufacturing and delivery.
  • Interface Management
  • Governance, Risk Management
  • Opportunities Identification and Realisation
  • Execution Design Lead Management
  • Optimisation of MEH Engineering Processes/Design
  • Engineering Performance and Delivery

FAQs

What is the role of a Principal Design Engineer at Sizewell C?

The Principal Design Engineer will manage the engineering of Electrical Design from its definition through to delivery on site, including overseeing the Execution Design and technical support during manufacturing and delivery.

What type of projects will I be working on?

You will be working on the Sizewell C Project, a large-scale nuclear power station that will generate low-carbon electricity for at least 60 years.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A degree qualification or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline is required, along with membership in a relevant institute or significant demonstrable engineering experience.

Is experience in the nuclear sector preferred?

Yes, demonstrable experience leading multi-disciplinary teams on Mechanical, Electrical, or Ventilation projects in a highly regulated sector, preferably in nuclear, is preferred.

What types of benefits does Balfour Beatty offer?

Balfour Beatty offers several benefits including smart working options, 25 days paid annual leave, family friendly policies, a pension, share incentive plan, and recognition schemes.

Is there potential for career development at Balfour Beatty?

Yes, Balfour Beatty emphasizes the growth of its employees by providing knowledge sharing, support, encouragement, and invaluable feedback to help you improve and advance your career.

What software knowledge is required for this role?

A working knowledge of Navisworks (or similar software), as well as proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is required for this role.

Will I need security clearance for this position?

Yes, the ability to gain a security clearance is a requirement for the Principal Design Engineer role.

How important is diversity and inclusion at Balfour Beatty?

Balfour Beatty is committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, actively taking steps to ensure all employees can reach their full potential.

What is the project timeline for Sizewell C?

Sizewell C is designed to be operational for at least 60 years, but specific project timelines can vary, and further details would be provided during the recruitment process.

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Mission & Purpose

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group. With 24,500 employees, we provide innovative and efficient infrastructure that underpins our daily lives, supports communities and enables economic growth. We finance, develop, build and maintain complex infrastructure such as transportation, power and utility systems, social and commercial buildings.