Rock Power Connections is a leading Independent Connections Provider. 

We're specialists in designing and installing new and upgraded electricity connections to business, industry and commercial properties. We offer the highest quality for the best value and have a proven track record of quality and safety. Rock Power Connections offers all of its customers a full project management and delivery service from initial design to the final switch-on. 

 

About the role 

The Tendering/Estimating Engineer will be responsible for the development of designs and the associated planning to support both the tender and quotation stage of contestable ICP projects. Liaison with clients, DNO's, and iDNO's will be a key part of this role to ensure the requirements of all parties are met.  

 There may also be on occasion the requirement to support will formal design undertakings and submissions through to full design approval stage. This may also require legal compliance and progressing the legal process associated with design approval will be a function of this role. 

 

 Key Responsibilities:

 

Produce compliant designs in accordance with customer and DNO requirements/constraints   Understand and apply DNO G81 design standards   Understand and apply ENA ER standards where applicable   Effective management of recorded project detail in accordance with the  
Business Management System (BMS)   Produce job specific cost estimates for proposals   Display suitable time and project management skills to effectively  
manage customer's expectations and support project enquiries within  
committed timescales/deadlines   Ability to escalate problems in a timely manner to minimise business  
exposure   Ability to recognise gaps in competencies, be it technical or soft skills   To promote and demonstrate a culture of Health Safety & Quality at all  
times   To comply at all times with the requirements of Rock Power's Environmental Policy   Carry out Risk Assessments   All other reasonably requested duties   Report all accidents and incidents   Keep up to date on current legislation & regulations   Carry out all works in line with Rock Power's Policies and Procedures   Ensure that all relevant Safety, Construction specifications & technical  
data are available   To be aware of the market place that Rock Power are operating within  
and to promote the company to maximise opportunities   Ensure that you have the relevant experience, knowledge & training to  
carry out your duties for Rock Power Connections. 

 

Person Specification

Provide accurate quality work within the department and company   Travel throughout the UK to sites   Organisational and Time Management   Ability to compile professional correspondence   Team working   Ability to work under pressure   Must have a professional attitude  Good English/Communication skills – Liaising with clients and project site personnel involved on each contract – by telephone, email and other written correspondence  Relationship management - Managing customer expectations   Carry out any duties as deemed appropriate by the New Connections & EV Charging Directors 

 

Specification 

Essential 

Desirable 

Education 

 

 

Must have knowledge and experience of electrical distribution and have an engineering background, preferably with previous experience with a Distribution Network Operator (DNO), Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) and/or an Independent Connections Provider (ICP) 

 

 

Qualified as an Engineering Technician with a good level of design experience, with a working knowledge of current  
Legislation, Technical Standards & Specifications, Codes of Practice and Recommendations relating to the design of Electrical Distribution Systems of DNOs and the requirements for the technical records 

 

 

Skills 

 

 

Experience using and proficient with AutoCAD 

 

 

Experience using MS Office software packages 

 

 

Understanding of the Distribution Industry and associated standards and regulations 

 

 

Previous ICP/DNO experience 

 

 

Experience of Transformers, Switchboards, Switchgear and Power cables  

 

 

Focused and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team 

 

 

Ability to interpret complex requirements, identify any risks, and communicate effectively 

 

 

Excellent organisational skills and time management skills with a strong ability to forward plan 

 

 

Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities 

 

 

Superior attention to detail 

 

 

Full UK Driving Licence – and be willing to travel and lodge if deemed necessary