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The role combines deep engineering knowledge with strategic oversight of projects. The PDE is responsible, alongside the Design Manager, of the delivery of design projects in budget, time and with the required quality level.\nKey Responsibilities and Duties\nIncluding but not limited to:\nAct as a technical lead for the OHL Design team, ensuring solutions are safe, robust, compliant, and cost-effective.\n\nDesign manage assigned projects. Assemble a team and maintain regular interaction with the team to ensure effective delivery.\n\nProject Controls: Maintain change register, Early Warning (EW) register, manage Compensation Events (CEs) and monitor Project Management Instructions (PMI). It should be noted that for big schemes the PDE will be working together with an appointed Design Manager, where the PDE will focus primarily on the technical delivery of the project.\n\nProvide weekly inputs to Planners and take ownership of agreed Programme.\n\nEnsure the technical capability of the OHL Design Team to the highest standards, proposing or providing required training as required.\n\nOversee OHL design packages ensuring technical excellence across concept, feasibility, and detailed design phases.\n\nProvide technical support to other teams: Substations and Underground cables, as requested\n\nEnsure all design deliverables meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company best practices.\n\nSupervise detailed analyses in PLS TOWER and PLSCADD software.\n\nTechnical review of subcontractor deliverables related to OHL Design.\n\nAs part of the role, it is expected that the PDE will also supervise all relevant OHL Design deliverables within a reasonable period from the joining date.\n\nLead technical peer reviews, quality checks, and design audits to maintain a high standard of engineering output.\n\nChair HAZID and HACON meetings.\n\nSupport the development of senior and junior engineers through guidance, feedback, and training in best practice design techniques.\n\nPromote new technologies, design methods, and continuous improvement within the cable design discipline.\n\nParticipate in professional forums and maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends through organisations such as IET, CIGRÉ, and IEEE.\n\nPromote Omexom within the industry to assist with developing the business and employees and attract likeminded people that share our values to join our expanding team.\n\nOccasional travel within the UK will be required (Approximately 1 trip every 8 weeks).\n\nGovernance and Stakeholder Interfaces\nThe PDE will maintain strong relationships and typically interface with:\nHeads of Design (OHL, Underground Cables and Substations)\n\nDesign Managers\n\nSenior Design Engineers\n\nClient representatives\n\nSupplier representatives\n\nOperations Engineers and Site teams\n\nTechnical Managers\n\nInternal Design Teams\n\nPerson Specification\nThe successful candidate will demonstrate high levels of technical competence, leadership, and a passion for delivering safe and innovative engineering solutions. They will be able to work independently whilst enjoy being part of a friendly, ambitious and growing team.\nEssential Qualifications and Experience\nA degree in Civil/Mechanical/Structural Engineering or a related discipline; a Master Degree (MSc/MEng) is advantageous.\n\n10+ years of experience in OHL Design.\n\nChartered Engineer (CEng) status, or actively working towards chartership with significant relevant experience.\n\nExtensive and demonstrable experience in OHL design elements, capable of independently leading a team to produce the required design deliverables.\n\nAdvanced proficiency in PLS CADD and PLS TOWER. 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