Associate Design Assurance Engineer

Established in 2012, Omnia Projects is a respected specialist in T&D engineering, project management and technical assurance. With over 110 staff the company has delivered critical infrastructure for clients including National Grid, helping to shape the UK’s evolving energy system.

Omnia Projects brings deep expertise across the full energy project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through to commissioning and operation, helping clients navigate the growing complexity of the UK’s energy landscape. The addition of Omnia Projects strengthens Egis’ strategy to deliver a fully integrated service offering in the sector. It enhances capabilities in civil and structural engineering, protection and control and project delivery services for high-voltage substations and overhead line and cable design, creating a broader service offering for clients involved in energy transition and grid modernisation.

Design Assurance Engineers are responsible for undertaking National Grid BP141 design assurance roles on a variety of National Grid projects. This role ensures that designs for a variety of installations, asset replacements, connection schemes and substation builds comply with National Grid technical specifications, engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

The successful candidate will have suitable technical expertise and already undertake other relevant roles e.g. Contractor Design Approval Engineer, Principal Engineer, BP141 authorised in other disciplines and have experience of the UK Electricity Transmission and/or Distribution System and be willing to progress into formal Design Assurance Disciplines.

We are looking for all Associate Design Assurance Disciplines;

• HV Plant
• Substation Civil
• Protection & Control
• Relay Settings
• HV Cable
• Overhead Lines
• Commissioning Officer

Responsibilities

• Supporting in ongoing Optioneering, FEED and Detailed Design projects to support the journey to becoming and authorised BP141 Design Assurance Engineer.
• Work closely with existing Design Assurance Engineers to gain an insight into the BP141 process and shadow during BP188 design reviews.
• Attain a suitable level of understanding of relevant Technical Specifications, Business Procedures etc to undertake the appropriate BP141 authorisation assessment.
• Support completion of design pack DCAAR once all technical, safety, and regulatory requirements are met.
• Engage in regular project design review meetings with a variety of stakeholders.
• Coordination and technical interface with other design assurance engineering disciplines.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including asset management, project delivery teams, and other engineering disciplines, to ensure design alignment with project objectives.
• Participate in design coordination meetings, workshops, and technical reviews with contractors and suppliers.

Essential:

• Proven experience in infrastructure design, design assurance, or technical approval within the Electricity Transmission and/or DNO sector.

• Experience of producing, reviewing and approving designs for National Grid and/or Distribution Network Operator (DNO) projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical infrastructure, relevant to the specific assurance discipline.
• Over 5yrs experience of National Grid project design.
• Willingness to pursue BP141 authorisation assessment through engagement in FEED and Detailed Design / CDAE roles.

Desirable:

• HNC or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards CEng accreditation
• Currently or previously nominated as SR137 Contractor Design Approval Engineer on National Grid projects.

Location:

Home based, with the option of working from Omnia offices (Stafford, Stockton Heath and Northallerton), as per project requirements. Must be willing to travel anywhere throughout the UK.

Working Hours:

Ideally full time but willing to consider part time staff positions.

Package:

• Competitive Salary, plus discretionary bonus
• Working hours of 40hours per week. All overtime payable or time off in lieu (your choice) should you work more than this
• 22days holiday, plus bank holidays with an option to increase
• Private Medical Insurance
• Workplace Pension
• Death in Service
• Company car scheme

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.