Design Assurance Engineer

Egis Group

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Omnia Projects, a specialist in T&D engineering, project management, and technical assurance, is seeking a Design Assurance Engineer. This role is responsible for undertaking National Grid BP141 design assurance roles on various National Grid projects. The position ensures that designs for 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 collaborate with National Grid Project Teams, DNOs, and Contractors to ensure the timely delivery of safe, reliable, and compliant designs. Experience in the UK Electricity Transmission and/or Distribution System is essential. The company is looking for candidates across various Design Assurance Disciplines including HV Plant, Substation Civil, Protection & Control, Relay Settings, HV Cable, Overhead Lines, and Commissioning Officer.

Requirements

HNC or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline.
Currently or previously held National Grid BP141 Design Assurance Engineer authorisation.
Chartered Engineer status or working towards CEng accreditation.
Proven experience in infrastructure design, design assurance, or technical approval within the Electricity Transmission and/or DNO sector.
Strong knowledge of electrical infrastructure, relevant to the specific assurance discipline.
Experience of the UK Electricity Transmission and/or Distribution System is essential.
Experience of implementing safety by design and CDM awareness.

Nice To Haves

Experience of producing, reviewing, and approving designs for National Grid and/or Distribution Network Operator (DNO) projects.
Currently or previously nominated as SR188 Contractor Design Approval Engineer on National Grid projects.

Responsibilities

Review and assess design submissions, ensuring compliance with National Grid technical specifications, procedures, and engineering standards.
Provide detailed feedback and recommendations to address design gaps, non-compliance, or potential risks.
Support the completion of the Design Compliance Assurance Audit Report (DCAAR) once all technical, safety, and regulatory requirements are met.
Engage in regular project design review meetings with various stakeholders.
Coordinate and provide technical interface with other design assurance engineering disciplines.
Serve as the primary point of contact between National Grid’s Project Team and Contractor Design Teams regarding design matters.
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.
Identify potential risks related to safety, reliability, and performance in contractor designs and recommend corrective actions.
Ensure that Contractor Design Teams have incorporated appropriate risk mitigation measures.
Maintain comprehensive records of design submissions, review comments, and DCAAR acceptances in accordance with BP188.
Review technical reports and assurance documentation related to design pack submissions.
Monitor performance related to design quality and compliance, providing feedback to management as needed.
Work to a structured project design process and compliance with associated BP188 timescales to support the project.