Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineer

Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineer (LCDAE)

Location: Remote, with occasional UK office/site attendance Rate: £85-£95 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract Length: Project-based contract Hours: Approximately 8 hours per week, with potential for additional hours

Are you an experienced Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineer (LCDAE) looking for a flexible contract opportunity?

We're looking to speak with experienced design assurance professionals to support a major UK electricity transmission infrastructure project. The requirement is focused on providing LCDAE support throughout detailed design, with the potential to continue into the construction support phase.

This is a specialist part-time requirement, expected to average around 8 hours per week, although additional input may be required depending on design submissions, reviews and project demand.

The role will be delivered predominantly remotely, with occasional attendance at office or site meetings where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake the role of LCDAE in accordance with National Grid TP137.
• Provide design assurance and technical oversight throughout the detailed design phase.
• Review engineering drawings, calculations, specifications and associated design documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable National Grid Technical Procedures, standards and project requirements.
• Review and coordinate multidisciplinary design interfaces.
• Identify technical risks, design compliance issues and departures from applicable standards.
• Support the resolution and close-out of design review comments and technical actions.
• Liaise with engineers, designers, contractors and client stakeholders throughout the design process.
• Support technical and design review meetings as required.
• Maintain appropriate records and evidence of design review and approval activities.
• Provide engineering and design assurance support during the construction phase where required.
• Review technical changes and design amendments arising during construction.

About You

• Experienced LCDAE and/or CDAE with a strong background in electricity transmission projects.
• Strong working knowledge of National Grid TP137 and associated TP standards.
• Previous experience within HV/EHV substation design and design assurance.
• Experience reviewing and approving multidisciplinary engineering design packages.
• Strong understanding of interfaces across primary plant, secondary systems, civil and structural engineering disciplines.
• Previous experience supporting asset replacement, refurbishment or modification works within operational substations.
• Able to independently review, challenge and approve technical designs.
• Strong communication skills and comfortable working with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Existing or recent National Grid authorisation would be highly advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced LCDAE to secure a flexible, predominantly remote contract supporting a significant UK transmission infrastructure project, with a relatively low weekly time commitment and the potential for additional input as the project progresses.

Footnote

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, and our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call James Gillespie at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your application, please contact us