Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice. We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

About the job

To be responsible for assisting the design delivery team in the development and coordination of civil and structural design within the field of High Voltage electricity distribution, HV substations and cable route portfolio. Your expertise will contribute to the successful execution of projects and the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions in various aspect of projects. You will be working closely with both internal and external electrical designs to develop and delivery the design.

Responsibilities:

• Produce conceptual designs, detailed designs, manufacturing specifications, operational documentation and validation evidence for civil & structural engineering solutions in relation to defined requirements;
• Work closely with technical teams to ensure standards & budgets are met;
• Create and coordinate conceptual engineering drawings using CAD packages and sketches for drafting;
• Contribute to construction configuration baselines;
• Deliver high-quality technical reports and presentations;
• Identify and support opportunities for cost savings, efficiency and business improvement;
• Ensure that projects comply with relevant codes, regulations, and standards.
• Conduct site visits to assess construction progress, quality, and adherence to design specifications;
• Work closely with designers and other professionals to integrate various project elements.

What you will need to be successful:

• Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline with, ideally, Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status or advanced in process of applying for professional registration;
• Have experience working in, or with, industry, preferably in a multi-disciplinary design, development and production environment, creating bespoke solutions, using both digital and analogue technologies;
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the DNO Industry Best Practice is desirable;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• A sound knowledge of applicable policies, standards and national legislation.
• Broad and extensive experience in the development of engineering technology.
• Experience of working in railway/energy infrastructure management or a similar safety critical environment.
• Proficiency in civil engineering software, such as Civil 3D, Telka TEDDS, Micro Drainage and CityEngine, as well as CAD.
• Outstanding self-reliance, resourcefulness and initiative, flexible approach and excellent time management.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.