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Location

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom

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Job description

Established in 1994 OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK with a long successful track record in delivering engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the countrys leading bluechip power water telecoms and rail clients we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice. We choose to be successful.

We are OCU One Company United.

Throughout 2023 OCU Group has been experiencing a sustained period of growth and expansion.

About the job

Due to significant growth across the group OCU are in a position to build on their already establisheddesign team. They are seeking experienced electrical designers to support their business activities toensure the successful and timely delivery of ongoing construction projects. The successful candidate will beresponsible for producing and managing designs across a whole range of electrical infrastructure andconnection projects in both the distribution and transmission sectors as well solar and battery storageconstruction.

To support the significant development of our business we invite suitably qualified applicants who candemonstrate a sound working knowledge of the electricity supply industry and may also be experiencedin the operational and safe delivery of medium to large scale electrical infrastructure projects. Thecandidate should have a good understanding of power systems including switchgear power transformersvoltage control protection SCADA cables systems and overhead lines as well as substation build activities.

Whilst the position is initially based at our Borehamwood head office in South Herts the successfulcandidate will also be expected to travel frequently to other regional offices and project sites throughoutthe UK. A valid driving licence is therefore essential. They would also be expected to provide technicaland commercial support to colleagues in the preparation of tender bids.

Person specification:

• Possess a strong knowledge within the contestableconnections side of the market and should be able todemonstrate a proven track record working withinprojects such as substation construction cabling overheadlines while being fully conversant with working onswitchgear protection control and major designs ofelectrical plant.
• Good knowledge of power systems renewable energyand protection design at all voltages.
• Sound understanding of electricity industry & regulatorystandards policies and their application to the role.
• Be able to assist with tendering activities and providing technical guidance for any proposed schemes.
• Ability to take a brief scope of works and assist in producing a detailed design based on relevant standards.
• Be able to prepare site layouts for multi staged substations construction projects.
• Manage external civil design contractors and oversee designs to ensure compatibility with the electrical requirements.
• Liaise with internal and external design team clients manufacturers and consultancies to produce accurate designs within timescales indicated and in line with deliverables.
• Produce detailed electrical control and protection drawings for construction of large protection schemes.
• Production of general arrangements material lists and wiring diagrams for control and protection panels.
• Preparation of functional specifications and providing advice on procurement of plant and equipment and liaising with manufacturers to order plants as per client specification.
• Be able to produce detailed specifications for high voltage plant equipment and ancillary plant and equipment associated with high voltage substations.
• Review equipment manufacturers proposals and liaise with equipment manufacturers to ensure equipment suitability is in line with the proposed design.
• Production of equipment schedules in line with relevant IEC DNO ENA IDNO and client based specifications.
• Development and review of single line diagrams P&C block diagrams & connection diagrams.
• Production of AC and DC schematic drawings control and protection cable block diagrams SCADA and multicore cable and termination schedules.

What do you need to be successful

Education: HND in Quantity Surveying Construction Management or a related field is preferred. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.

A good team player who is also capable of workingunsupervised on ongoing and varied projects to ensure timelydelivery.

Must be able to actively support and develop other teammembers to ensure technical conformity quality assuranceand safety compliances are achieved.

When necessary will take the lead on specific projectscoordinating and supervising resources proactively.

Competent with Microsoft Office based software AutoCADand a working knowledge with other specialised calculating and simulation software.

Driving License: Essential.

As an equal opportunities employer we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age disability sex sexual orientation pregnancy and maternity race or ethnicity religion or belief gender identity or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

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