Project Development Engineer; Generator

Overview

To support the Projects team by developing accurately costed technical solutions for the successful delivery of major projects into National Grid.

• Translate client requirements and specifications for Generator Projects into fully costed technical proposals, including:
  • Commercial offers
  • Technical specifications
  • Data sheets
• Produce RFQs for subcontract resources and manage these through to costed proposals for PMU inclusion and handover
• Prepare cost and price make-ups (CMU / PMU) aligned to client requirements
• Support the National Grid Project team in negotiating:
  Pricing, Technical solutions, Commercial terms and conditions, Contractual requirements
• While optimising project profitability and adhering to business guidelines
• Apply National Grid business processes and technical specifications relating to the supply and installation of generators and ancillary equipment
• Undertake tendering activities, including:
  Site surveys, Client meetings (on-site and off-site)
• Communicate effectively to ensure smooth handover of successful project orders to Project, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams
• Provide technical support throughout project delivery to ensure successful completion and maximised profitability
• Undertake additional tasks as directed by the National Grid Projects Manager

• Graduate, HNC/HND, or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
• Working knowledge of health and safety practices, including CDM regulations and responsibilities
• Experience developing high-value projects, preferably within the power industry
• Strong commercial awareness
• High level of IT literacy, including spreadsheets and word processing tools