Senior Electrical Engineer - Glasgow - Substations

AA Euro has been retained by its client who are a Power & Renewables specialist to recruit a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team working on projects in Glasgow. This is a permanent role that will cover substations and power projects in general. The role will require elements of travel around the Glasgow region as projects require.

The Role:

In conjunction with your project team, you will be responsible for the execution of various stages of a project as follows:

• Identify, undertake and manage key detailed design tasks
• Initiate and manage the sub-contracting of specialist design / studies
• Ensure that technical issues are identified and resolved without delay
• Review quotations for the supply of material to confirm adequacy and technical suitability
• Be aware of, manage and mitigate commercial risk to the company
• Process internal procurement from equipment enquiries, requisitioning & monitoring manufacture through to delivery to site whilst maintaining a comprehensive audit trail
• Prepare technical submittals for approval to the client, coordinating inputs from other parties where required
• Work with the project PM, civil engineer and QS to prepare sub-contract packages
• Attend & record regular supply chain and project progress meetings to ensure that progress is monitored & maintained within the overall construction programme
• Liaise with the project team & supply chain to ensure correct operation of the plant on site & successful handover
• Monitor & record project progress against the construction programme
• Compare Tender drawings to Construction drawings and advise of any changes
• Work closely with the relevant PM to ensure that all variations are notified to the project QS
• Ensure that the Clients management tools are updated as set out in the contract documentation
• Prepare and hand over all relevant documentation in the form of a safety file at the end of each project
• Undertake testing, fault investigation, diagnostic activities and rectification of faults within your competence
• Provide technical support and direction, within your competence, to the T&D Project Team members, including the application of technical standards
• Work with the project team to prepare design risk assessments as required contractually and under legislation and provide technical input, where required, of method statements & all aspects relating to Health & Safety on site
• Promote a positive safety culture and safe working environment

Requirements:

• 3rd level Qualification in Electrical Engineering / Power Engineering or relevant similar
• Ideally will have 6+ years experience working in a power / utility sector
• Professional and commercial acumen and be capable of representing the company at a senior level in meetings
• Detailed knowledge of power engineering, including technical and installation requirements
• Detailed knowledge of power system operation and development
• Health, Safety and Environmental systems and procedures
• BEng Engineering (appropriate course content)
• Desired competencies / special role requirements

If you would like more information on this role, please send your CV to or call