Are you an experienced engineering professional holding a valid National Grid Competent Person qualification? If you have a strong background in high-voltage (HV) substations and the power transmission and distribution sector, this specialist role offers a chance to apply your expertise to a crucial project. Your ability to read and interpret complex protection drawings will be essential from day one.
Role and Responsibilities
You will be joining a project for a key player in the UK's power transmission network, a company dedicated to maintaining and upgrading the nation's critical electricity infrastructure. Their work on high-voltage substations is vital to ensuring a stable and reliable power supply for everyone.
In this site-based Project Engineer role in South Wales you'll be working on a 400kV substation and you will take on a vital supervisory position. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee a team of wiremen during the installation of new protection sub-racks into existing panels. Day-to-day activities will involve managing on-site works, ensuring all tasks adhere to strict safety standards, interpreting schematic and circuit diagrams, and collaborating effectively with National Grid SAPs and commissioning engineers to deliver the project successfully.
Pay
A competitive hourly rate of around £70 per hour is on offer Benefit package
Employment type
This is a full-time freelance role for a fixed term of 2 months. The engagement begins with a two-week paid familiarisation period from around the 20th of July, followed by five weeks of on-site work from the 3rd of August to the 4th of September.
What you'll need
National Grid Competent Person qualification (essential)
Proven experience working within National Grid HV substations
Background in the Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector
Ability to confidently read and interpret protection schematic and circuit diagrams
Experience in a supervisory role, leading teams of wiremen
Strong understanding of risk management for work on live or partially live equipment
Familiarity working alongside National Grid SAPs and commissioning engineers
This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your specialist skills to a critical, short-term project. If you have the essential qualifications and are ready to hit the ground running, Apply Now or call Brett on (phone number removed).
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Salary description
£70.00 - £70.00 per hour