ONSS Substation Electrical Engineer

Location: Castle Baynard

Our client Scottish Power Renewables are currently recruiting for an ONSS Substation Electrical Engineer to join their team based in London or Glasgow on a contract basis initially. ideally for this role they are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer with a background in substations with a minimum 275kv experience. For more information on this role see below:
Main Purpose of Job The ONSS Substation Electrical Engineer is a critical role within the Offshore Business focusing on the delivery of the onshore substation (ONSS) package for East Anglia 1N (EA1N) offshore wind project which is in the South-East of the UK. Reporting to the ONSS Package Manager, the ONSS Substation Electrical Engineer will be responsible for leading activities during the design, construct, test and commission and completion phases and will contribute to the successful Final Investment Decision for EA1N.

The role shall be responsible for coordinating the review and negotiation of technical Employer Requirements (ERs) as well as associated interfaces, to ensure company and business standards are agreed with the contractors and interfacing packages: main electrical equipment (MEQ), export cable (Exp Cab) and system integration). The individual will be working as part of a global business with teams located in various teams in Europe.

The position may require travel to various locations in Europe, to support contract negotiations and project delivery. The individual will be required to lead discussions with the contractor and other package teams and will be required to manage teams working at different project locations. Key Tasks
• Support the Package Manager in implementing the Safety Management System, Environmental Management System and Quality Management System.
• Comply with all relevant legislation including HSQE legislation, with a particular focus on CDM and the role of the Principal Contractor/Contractor (Plan, Manage and Monitor the design and construction phase and coordinate matters relating to health and safety during the construction phase to ensure that, so far as is reasonably practicable, construction work is carried out without risks to Health or Safety).

• Monitor Civil, Electrical and Cable Site Works in accordance with client specifications, EA1N engineering specifications, Development Consent Order (DCO), British Standards, Euro Codes, and other Industry standards.
• Monitor the Contractors' performance and ensure they are adhering to HSQE legislation and EA1N Management Systems, this will include regular site visits, attending some of the Contractors' pre task briefings, daily co-ordination meetings, toolbox talks, witnessing key pieces of work etc.
• Manage the provision of electrical design data from various sources and especially MEQ, Exp Cab and system integration packages for input into the ONSS design, construction and related activities in a timely manner to ensure the programme is maintained,
• Lead the ONSS electrical scope of works (EHV, HV and LV) to ensure that electrical equipment is specified, designed, manufactured, tested, stored, delivered to site, installed and commissioned to meet project requirements and industry best practice.
• Ensure that all assessments, advice and recommendations are fully documented in accordance with all internal procedures and industry best practice, and that sufficient technical and commercial due diligence (whether internal or external) exists to support those business decisions.
• Maintain full awareness of the latest technical and commercial developments and identify suitable new technology and processes that has the potential to reduce cost and/or risk or improve safety.
• Review of contractor/manufacturer's documentation to ensure it complies with project and business requirements and negotiation of required changes with the equipment supplier.
• Management of quality assurance/control inspections and witness key tests during the electrical equipment manufacturing stage e.g. factory acceptance tests according to the inspection and test plan.
• Ensure the successful installation of all equipment supplied under the ONSS civil and balance…