Overview

Services Designated Engineer Freedom / NG Bailey Group Hybrid - Leeds/ London Office & Sites Nationwide. Market Leading Salary & Benefits Package. Freedom are currently recruiting a Designated Electrical Engineer to be responsible for all aspects of the company\'s High-Voltage electrical procedures and associated processes.

As an Independent Connection Provider, the post holder will also be the company representative and point of contact with NERs. This senior post will have authority over the wider divisions\' HV procedures / processes ensuring documents are adequately maintained and developed to assure compliance with relevant legislation and industry best practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall compliance for High Voltage operational practices within the NG Bailey Freedom Group.
• Implement the Divisional electricity safety management system.
• Accountable for the application of the High Voltage Electrical Safety rules and associated Approved Procedures.
• Undertake the Designated Engineer duty as identified under the NG Bailey Freedom Group High Voltage Electrical Safety rules.
• Ensure that all electrical risk assessments and method statements are reviewed and updated to remain compliant with relevant legislation.
• Chair and lead the Electrical Governance Board.
• Accountable for NERS compliance and lead representation in all audits.
• Lead on all incident investigations associated with electricity, representing the company in post-incident review meetings.
• Chair and lead the Electrical Critical Risk Group for competencies.

Requirements

• Ideally a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role, prior operational experience within a DNO / NGET as an Assessing Officer and Senior Authorised Person.
• Be a Chartered Electrical Engineer.
• Have strong Private Network/ DNO relationship management experience.
• Excellent understanding of end user, DNO and private client power/maintenance requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with professionals at all organisational levels.
• Proven ability in understanding, articulating and solving technical issues to both internal and external stakeholders.
• NEBOSH Level Safety accreditation (preferable).

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle).
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with option to Buy/Sell additional days.
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution.
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Life Assurance.
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice).
• Flexible benefits to choose from including: Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance and Tax Free Bikes.

Next Steps

As a business, we\'re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We\'ll outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is valued, with a clearly defined development path and regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.