Design Manager

Powersystems is a high voltage engineering company specialising in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable generation. Due to continuing success and a secure sales pipeline, we are looking to recruit a Design Manager to manage our team of design engineers and CAD technicians. 

The Design Manager role is diverse, challenging and rewarding. As an Electrical Design Engineer you will be given the opportunity to practice and develop a wide range of skills including specification of HV primary equipment, design of protection and control schemes, reviewing and conducting simulation and modelling studies to demonstrate compliance.

Duties and responsibilities of the role include:

• Management and support of our team of CAD technicians.
• Management and support of our team of Electrical Design Engineers.
• Updating existing and compiling new company design standards and management of design process.
• Producing standards for technical specifications for primary equipment and protection and control equipment.
• Select and specify primary equipment and design HV substations from 11 kV to 132 kV.
• Work closely with the in-house CAD drafting team to generate equipment layouts, cable route drawings, construction, and legal plans for new HV connections.
• Design secondary control wiring and protection schemes for substations and prepare protection reports.
• Produce AC/DC schematics for protection, control, and SCADA panels, and liaise with our in-house panel assemblers on the construction of panels.
• Select HV and LV cables and design cable routes using CYMCAP and Amtech software.
• Prepare multicore cable schedules.
• Prepare design packages for DNO contestable works from 11 kV to 132 kV.
• Produce designs for electrical balance of plant works from 11 kV to 132 kV.
• Ensure that all designs are designed for safety and are compliant with CDM and Health and Safety regulations, including producing design risk assessments, and effectively communicating risks to project engineers and construction operatives.
• Manage and review simulation studies for generation connections undertaken by other consultants or carried out in-house, including load flow, reactive power capability, fault level analysis, power quality, and harmonic studies to demonstrate compliance with Engineering Recommendations, the Distribution Code, the Grid Code, and industry standards.
• Undertake earthing design studies for HV substations using CDEGS software.
• Attend sites for inspection and design purposes and attend manufacturers factory acceptance tests when required.
• Be responsible for managing the delivery of designs within agreed timeframes and to a high quality that reflects Powersystems reputation as high voltage specialists.
• Build relationships with clients, and attend design and project co-ordination meetings with clients, their consultants, and DNO & TNO representatives.
• Project a professional image to clients and colleagues.
• Contribute to the future success of Powersystems UK Ltd and its clients.

Qualifications / skills

Candidates should have gained relevant experience of high voltage electrical engineering design (11 kV and above) within the electrical contracting or utility industries. Experience of work at the EHV level (66 & 132 kV) is required.

• Candidates must have previous experience as an electrical engineer within the electrical contracting or utilities industries. You will possess excellent technical knowledge and be able to apply this in a practical way.
• 1 Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• A higher degree or post graduate qualification in power systems would be an advantage.
• Have obtained or be working towards professional registration with the IET at IENG / CENG level.
• The ability to manage multiple design projects and prioritise conflicting project deadlines.
• The ability to communicate effectively with clients, consultants, and project engineers, to understand their expectations and justify your design decisions.
• Strong report writing skills and the ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• The ability to support the continued development of electrical design engineers by providing technical guidance.
• The ability to successfully manage a team of engineers and provide wider support for the project engineers for technical queries.
• Must be available to travel on work related business with occasional overnight stays.
• Must hold a full UK driving license.

Salary and benefits

• Highly competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications.
• Pension contribution.
• Private health insurance.
• Car allowance scheme or company vehicle provided.
• 25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays.
• Annual bonus depending on personal and company performance
• Benefit from company profit share as a partner in our business.

Powersystems is an Employee Owned Business and has a keen interest in the well being and success of all its employees. We will encourage and empower you to be imaginative, share your great ideas and be involved in the future success of our business.

We offer a positive and rewarding working environment, relaxed in terms of some of our approaches, yet highly professional with excellent support mechanisms in place to develop your knowledge and career.  If you believe that you have what it takes to power our future together then we wish to hear from you. 

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

To apply please follow this link

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HV Senior Authorised Person

Powersystems is a high voltage engineering company specialising in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable generation.  Due to continuing success and a secure sales pipeline, we are looking to recruit an HV Senior Authorised Person who will be able to attend sites all over the UK.  To carryout switching in order to achieve safety from the system and issue safety documents to our installation and commission staff.  The role will require work away from home, at sites throughout the UK.

Duties and responsibilities of the role include:

• Plan and carry out work in a safe manner, adhering to health and safety procedures at all times.
• Liaison with clients, consultants and their representatives to ensure safe working practices.
• Attending site to carry out HV switching operations in accordance with our electrical distribution safety rules.
• Issuing of safety documents.
• Identifying and spiking of cable circuits including fault location.
• Testing of cable circuits.
• Assist project and commissioning engineers with HV testing when required.
• Oversee and mentor junior engineers, competent persons and authorised persons who are working towards SAP status.
• Manage interfaces between Powersystems and client / DNO SAP’s.
• Project a professional image to clients and colleagues
• Contribute to the future success of Powersystems UK Ltd and its clients.

Qualifications / skills

• Experience with a utility or in electrical contracting as a Senior Authorised Person.
• A minimum of HNC in Electrical engineering or similar discipline.
• Have a good technical knowledge of HV switchgear, both current and obsolete equipment.
• Flexible and organised to manage workload to meet deadlines
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work proactively on own or as part of a team
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Full UK Driving licence.

Salary and benefits

• Highly competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications.
• Pension contribution.
• Private health insurance.
• Car allowance scheme or company vehicle provided.
• 25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays.
• Benefit from company profit share as a partner in our business.

Powersystems is an Employee Owned Business and has a keen interest in the well being and success of all its employees. We will encourage and empower you to be imaginative, share your great ideas and be involved in the future success of our business.

We offer a positive and rewarding working environment, relaxed in terms of some of our approaches, yet highly professional with excellent support mechanisms in place to develop your knowledge and career.  If you believe that you have what it takes to power our future together then we wish to hear from you. 

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

To apply please follow this link

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Powersystems is a high voltage engineering company specialising in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable generation.  Due to continuing success and a secure sales pipeline we are looking to recruit HV cable Jointers.

There are currently two positions available.  Due to the nature of our work candidates will be required to travel and stay away from home.

Duties and responsibilities of the role include:

• To carry out HV cable jointing and terminations on 11kV and 33kV (Experience on higher voltages desirable but not essential).
• To carry out earthing and cable installations.
• To provide assistance to electricians and other trades on larger installations.
• Take a Supervisory role when necessary.
• Mentor and coach junior staff in developing their knowledge and skills.
• Assist with site breakdowns and investigative procedures.
• Carry out work in a safe manner, adhering to health and safety procedures at all times.
• Act as a competent person to receive safety documentation.
• Take personal ownership and responsibility of any company property entrusted to them.
• Project a professional image to clients and colleagues.
• Contribute to the future success of Powersystems UK Ltd and its clients.

Qualifications / skills

• Experience of working within the electrical power sector desirable.
• Experience of working on Construction sites.
• Must hold JIB approved ECS card.
• Experience working on Commercial & Industrial installations.
• Ability to work proactively on own or as part of a team.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Salary and benefits

• Highly competitive salary.
• Accommodation with staying away and subsistence allowance.
• Company mobile phone provided.
• 20 days holiday, increasing annually to 25 days, plus bank holidays.
• Fully equipped company vehicle, tools and equipment.
• Pension contribution.
• Private Health insurance.
• Company clothing and PPE provided.
• Training and development provided.
• Benefit from company profit share as a partner in our business.

Powersystems is an Employee Owned Business and has a keen interest in the wellbeing and success of all its employees. We will encourage and empower you to be imaginative, share your great ideas and be involved in the future success of our business.

We offer a positive and rewarding working environment, relaxed in terms of some of our approaches, yet highly professional with excellent support mechanisms in place to develop your knowledge and career.  If you believe that you have what it takes to power our future together then we wish to hear from you.  Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

To apply please follow this link

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Powersystems is a high voltage engineering company specialising in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable generation.  Due to continuing success and a secure sales pipeline we are looking to recruit an Electrical  Engineer.

The Electrical engineer role is both diverse, challenging and rewarding. As an electrical engineer you will be given the opportunity to practice and develop a wide range of skills including electrical design, estimating, commissioning and project management. We are flexible in our approach to the role and you may choose to specialise or to work across a range of engineering and management skills, either way we will provide a supporting environment in which to develop as a high voltage specialist.

Duties and responsibilities of the role include:

• Work closely with in-house design and engineering teams to ensure equipment layouts, designs, cable schedules, testing and commissioning procedures are in place.
• Liaise with suppliers and manufactures on design, installation and commissioning issues. Obtain competitive tenders from the supply chain. Attend manufacturers factory acceptance tests when required
• Responsibility for effective project management and delivery across a diverse range of electrical HV projects including liaison with clients, consultants and their representatives. Produce project construction programs and manage activities to the construction program. Attend site project coordination meetings and undertake inspections / audits of site works to monitor quality and progress
• Provide leadership and management throughout the project life cycle. Oversee junior engineers and site operatives
• Ensure project compliance with CDM and Health and Safety requirements, produce risk assessments and method statements, undertake site audits
• Ensure onsite, pre and post energisation inspections and commissioning check are in place. Manage the interface between Powersystems and client / DNO commissioning engineers
• Set a high standard for Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality on the sites and leading by example ensuring health and Safety is Priority No1.
• Project a professional image to clients and colleagues.

Qualifications / skills

Candidates should have gained relevant experience of Electrical Engineering and Project Management within the electrical contracting or utility industries. Experience of work within the High Voltage sector is desirable, however applications for electrical engineers that wish to develop their knowledge within the High Voltage sector will be considered. Technical support, mentoring and additional training will be provided for the right candidate to further develop their skillset. 

• Candidates must have previous experience as an electrical engineer, preferably within the electrical contracting or utilities industries. You will possess excellent technical knowledge and be able to apply this in a practical way
• Minimum of HNC in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
• Previous experience of project delivery or a project management role including experience of dealing with suppliers, clients and supervision of staff. You will be confident in managing clients, contractors and third parties and have a strong commitment to the success of the projects that you undertake.
• Have obtained or be working towards professional registration with the IET
• Previous experience of HV switching at 11-33kV is advantageous with the desire to work towards Senior Authorised Person status under the company HV safety rules
• Must be available to travel on work related business throughout the UK with occasional overnight stays
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Salary and benefits

• Highly competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications
• Pension contribution
• Private health insurance
• Car allowance scheme or company vehicle provided
• 25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays
• Annual bonus depending on personal and company performance
• Benefit from company profit share as a partner in our business

Powersystems is an Employee Owned Business and has a keen interest in the wellbeing and success of all its employees. We will encourage and empower you to be imaginative, share your great ideas and be involved in the future success of our business.

We offer a positive and rewarding working environment, relaxed in terms of some of our approaches, yet highly professional with excellent support mechanisms in place to develop your knowledge and career.  If you believe that you have what it takes to power our future together then we wish to hear from you.  Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Powersystems is a high voltage engineering company specialising in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable generation. Due to continuing success and a secure sales pipeline we are looking to recruit a HV Electrical Commissioning Engineer.

The final commissioning of HV protection systems is critical to the safe and effective delivery and operation of our projects and as such this role is vital to the ongoing success of our business.

Duties and responsibilities of the role include:

• Plan and carry out electrical testing and commissioning work in a safe manner, adhering to health and safety procedures at all times
• Liaising with in house project engineers to produce and develop commissioning plans and provide technical input to the design and drawing approval process
• Carry out onsite, pre and post energisation commissioning of substation equipment including transformers, tap-changers, switchgear and protection relays to ensure Powersystems projects are delivered to the highest standards
• Produce commissioning reports, test documentation and update drawings to as built status
• Manage interface between Powersystems and client / DNO commissioning engineers
• Liaise with manufacturers on commissioning issues and attend FAT tests
• Project a professional image to clients and colleagues
• Contribute to the future success of Powersystems and its clients.

Qualifications / skills

Candidates should have gained relevant experience of commissioning activities within the electrical contracting or utility industries. We require you will be educated to a minimum HNC level in electrical or electronic engineering with a desire to progress to “Authorised Person” status under the company’s safety rules. We would expect you to be self-motivated with a flexible and proactive approach to work and be able to work autonomously or as part of a team.

Sound technical electrical engineering knowledge within the power sector with experience of commissioning including:

• Primary / secondary injection testing
• Relay programming and configuration (Micom, Sepam, Siemens, ABB)
• AC & DC pressure testing
• Cable testing (VLF, fault tracing and location)
• Switchgear functional testing

Salary and benefits

•  Highly competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications including overtime for weekend working
• Pension contribution
• Private health insurance
• Car allowance scheme or company vehicle provided
• 25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays
• Benefit from company profit share as a partner

The role will require regular away working at locations throughout the UK.

Powersystems is an Employee Owned business and has a keen interest in the wellbeing and success of all its employees. We will encourage and empower you to be imaginative, share your great ideas and be involved in the future success of our business.

We offer a positive and rewarding working environment, relaxed in terms of some of our approaches, yet highly professional with excellent support mechanisms in place to develop your knowledge and career. If you believe that you have what it takes to power our future together then we wish to hear from you.

Powersystems UK Ltd is a high voltage engineering company specialising in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable generation. Due to our continuing success within these sectors, we are seeking an experienced Bid Engineer/ Estimator to join our team in our Bristol office where the future is electric!

As part of a team, you will be asked to manage tender enquiries from initial opportunity identification through to PQQ and ITT processes, bid submission, bid presentation, contract negotiations and eventual handover to projects teams.

Duties and responsibilities of the role include:

• Managing the full life cycle of tender enquiries from initial enquiry to submission.
• Develop a strong understanding of clients commercial and technical requirements.
• Produce technically and commercially attractive bid submissions in order to secure future work.
• Carry out site surveys, attend pre-tender, post tender and pre-order meetings.
• Set out and build-up of tender costings.
• Engage with sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Prepare bid for client submission, including all bid documentation.
• Manage any re submission activities or clarifications activities through to contract award.
• Build client relationships.
• Project a professional image to clients and colleagues.
• Contribute to the future success to Powersystems UK Ltd and its clients.

Qualifications / skills

• Proven experience of successful bid submission / Estimating in transmission or distribution industries.
• Have a good technical and commercial knowledge
• Flexible and organised to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Competent in interpretation of specifications and drawings.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of High Voltage systems would be an advantage.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must have a full UK driving licence.

Salary and benefits

• Highly competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications.
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays.
• Pension contribution.
• Private health insurance.
• Company car or car allowance scheme.
• Participation in Partners profit share scheme.

The role will require some work away from home visiting customers and sites throughout the UK as necessary.

Powersystems UK is an Employee Owned Business and as such has a keen interest in the well-being of all its employees, encourage and empower you to be imaginative, share great ideas and be involved in the success of our business.

We offer a positive working environment, relaxed in terms of some approaches, yet highly professional with excellent support mechanisms in place to develop your knowledge and career. If you believe that you have what it takes to power our future together then we wish to hear from you.

Closing date for Applications 31 October 2020

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