BP141 Design Assurance Engineer

Egis Group

2d • Remote

About The Position

Omnia Projects is seeking a Design Assurance Engineer to undertake National Grid BP141 design assurance roles across a variety of projects. The role 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 work with National Grid Project Teams, Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), and contractors to support safe, reliable, compliant, and timely design delivery. Experience of the UK Electricity Transmission and/or Distribution System is essential.

The role is available across design assurance disciplines including HV Plant, Substation Civil, Protection & Control, Relay Settings, HV Cable, Overhead Lines, and Commissioning Officer. It is home based, with the option to work from Omnia offices in Stafford, Stockton Heath, and Northallerton as project requirements allow. The role requires willingness to travel anywhere throughout the UK. The company ideally seeks a full-time employee but will consider part-time staff positions; working hours are 40 hours per week.

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.
• Willingness to travel anywhere throughout the UK.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Review and assess design submissions for 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 completion of design pack Design Compliance Assurance Audit Reports (DCAARs) once technical, safety, and regulatory requirements are met.
• Participate in project design review meetings and coordinate technical interfaces with other design assurance disciplines.
• Act as the primary point of contact between National Grid Project Teams and Contractor Design Teams on design matters.
• Collaborate with asset management, project delivery teams, and other engineering disciplines to align designs with project objectives.
• Participate in design coordination meetings, workshops, and technical reviews with contractors and suppliers.
• Identify safety, reliability, and performance risks in contractor designs and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure Contractor Design Teams incorporate appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• Apply safety-by-design principles and CDM awareness.
• Maintain 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 design quality and compliance, and provide feedback to management as needed.
• Work within a structured project design process and comply with associated BP188 timescales.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Overtime payable or time off in lieu, at the employee’s choice, for work exceeding 40 hours per week
• 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with an option to increase
• Private Medical Insurance
• Workplace Pension
• Death in Service
• Company car scheme

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree