Electrical Project Engineer

DescriptionJob Details
JOB ROLE: Electrical Project Engineer 
Location of Project: Grangemouth | May need to spend time within other office locations and client sites as necessary to deliver the function.
Hours: 40 Per Week
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Perm
Principal accountabilities
Monitor and plan projects to ensure they are completed on time and to budget, including updating project commercial files and monthly progress reports, capturing change and highlighting any project risks.
Assume all necessary line-management responsibility for selected regional based LV Staff; approve weekly timesheets, approve holiday requests, carry out annual employee appraisals, approve timesheets, create and implement annual learning and development plans and continuously plan resourcing and allocation for projects.
Assume accountability of key deliverables and associated LV design and engineering procedures / forms relating to an integrated operating model, for the set-up, delivery and close-out of projects.
Assume responsibility for and maintain compliance with the Technology QA system technical requirements for LV Staff by review and audit.
Complete the production of electrical design drawings and calculations from client’s requirements, associated technical standards and ‘best’ engineering practice.
Carry out technical reviews of electrical design drawings and calculations within the LV Engineering department.
Provide technical guidance to teams within Technology on ‘best technical solutions’ both pre and post sales
Generating the highest level of system requirements, based on the user's needs and other constraints such as cost and programme, in coordination with the Technical Manager.
Work as part of a collaborative team [coordinated by the Technical Manager] to develop standards & tools in order to enhance productivity, improve quality, comply with legislation and/or keep abreast of developments in technology
Ensure the LV Engineering team is properly updated with developments / standards by leading the communication process.
Assist in the generation of estimates, proposals and tenders as necessary.
Carry out technical reviews of estimates, proposals and tenders as necessary.
Notify LV Operations Director of any significant commercial, technical or contractual risks associated with current or pending projects.
Actively participate in LV Operations meetings.
Attend weekly meetings for project planning and progress review.
Prepare for and attend resource planning meetings as required.
Positively promote capabilities and relationships within other parts of the business in order to maximise on cross-divisional opportunities.Skills and knowledge
Competent technical knowledge of industrial power systems.
Competent technical knowledge of industrial control and automation systems.
Knowledge of BS EN [phone number removed] Power Switchgear and Controlgear Assemblies.
Knowledge of BS EN 60947 Low-voltage Switchgear and Controlgear.
Knowledge of BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations.
Knowledge of selectivity and co-ordination of protective devices and switching devices.
Knowledge of electrical distribution theory, cable sizing, motor starting and control techniques.
Knowledge of programmable logic controller systems and associated hardware.
Knowledge of industrial communication networks, protocols and architecture.
Knowledge of network ‘fault-levels’ and associated LV Assembly short-circuit withstand strength
Knowledge of power loss, heat dissipation and associated LV Assembly temperature-rise limits.
Knowledge of earthing systems and practice.
Knowledge of Product Conformity requirements [UKCA / CE Marking].
Knowledge of Project Management ‘best practice’.
Knowledge of ISO9001 QA systems.
Proficient in current release of Autodesk [AutoCAD] or Bentley [Microstation / Promis.e] and Microsoft Office 365 [i.e
Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint] software.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation and with clients.
Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.Salary to be discussed  
Vital will require the following to progress your application
•    CV
•    2 Work Related References
•    Proof of right to work in the UK [visa, passport etc]
•    Any relevant qualifications
If you do not hear from us within seven days, then your application has not been successful on this occasion
We may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.
Vital Human Resources is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Salary to be discussed
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Negotiable
Grangemouth
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Contract TypePermanentAdded11m 21dID3053322