Lead Design Engineer in Eastleigh

We are a global cable player leading the energy transition and digital transformation. With over 150 years of experience, 28,000+ employees, 52 countries, and 100+ plants worldwide, we drive new forms of energy and information to every corner of the earth. We offer the widest range of services and know‑how in the industry. Each year, the Group manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibres, copper cables and connectivity systems for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunications sector.

Job Requirements

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Design Engineer to join our Power Grids Engineering Design Team, supporting the EGL1 project. Our Engineering Design Team is responsible for the design and installation of High Voltage Cable systems for a diverse range of clients. The team forms part of our Power Grids Business, providing customers with a diverse range of services, from the supply of cable to jointing services and full turn‑key installation projects. The successful individual will work on a large cross‑country HV Cable Installation project delivering an effective, safe, cost‑efficient design solution, liaising closely with site engineers to ensure the project is delivered within time, to budget, to the required specification and with risks mitigated.

Key Activities And Responsibilities

• Understanding Customer Requirements and relevant National Grid specifications / standards
• Risk assessment, mitigation & management
• Understanding design requirements for installation
• Compiling Project Engineering Design Packs for Site Teams
• Chairing site design review meetings and coordinating the approvals process
• On‑going liaison with all teams throughout project – attending regular site meetings, developing excellent communication channels and maximising collaboration to monitor progress and identify/resolve issues
• Design Document management & Control
• Managing Change Management Procedures
• Development and tracking of design Programme
• Collect and analyse As‑Built Data

Skills And Experience

Applications are welcome from qualified graduates in Civil Engineering, Project Management or a related subject.

Key Personal Attributes Will Include

• Project Design Management experience
• Experience in cross‑country utilities projects would be an advantage
• Risk Analysis
• Document Management and KPI reporting
• Knowledge of National Grid design procedures would be an advantage
• Held National Grid CDAE Role
• A structured, systematic approach and good attention to detail
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills
• Team work – interfacing with a range of disciplines
• Ability to see the overall picture – e.g. cost/options/compliance/practicality/customer awareness

The job will involve a mix of office and site‑based work. Full driving licence required.

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio‑economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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