Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd
Head of Investor Relations - 12 month FTC Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits Location: London Store Support Centre, London, EC1M 6HA Contract type: Fixed-Term Assignment Business area: Finance & Business Development Closing date: 22 April 2026 Requisition ID: We'd all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That's waiting for you at Sainsbury's. For a FTSE business, we move incredibly fast. When we're not handling projects, we're helping all corners of the wider group with what they're trying to achieve. And around here, you can see the results of your work as soon as you walk into a store, which gives you a real sense of purpose and responsibility. Better still, the team around you will listen to your ideas and opinions, and you'll have every chance to try something new. The sheer scale and complexity of our set-up means there's always something else around the corner, and we'll help and support you every step of the way. We're trusted to get on with it. So get ready to make things happen here. Location: Hybrid - London Store Support Centre plus home; typically, around 2 to 3 days per week in the office, with increased attendance during reporting periods. About the team Investor Relations sits within our Finance division and is a small, specialist team responsible for proactively shaping the dialogue between Sainsbury's leadership and the external financial community. Working closely with Strategic Communications and the wider Corporate Affairs team, as well as FP&A, Financial Reporting, Sustainability and the Company Secretariat teams, we help ensure the market understands our strategy, performance and priorities. You'll work in a high profile environment, building senior relationships and translating complex information into clear messages that land and where judgment and pace really matter! More about the role As Head of Investor Relations (FTC), you will support the Director of Investor Relations and the wider IR leadership in delivering an effective programme that maintains a productive, trusted dialogue with investors, analysts, and key market stakeholders. This is a broad, hands on role-combining senior stakeholder engagement with the 'nuts and bolts' of running an IR function-particularly across developing key messages and content for regulated and ad hoc announcements (including results and trading updates), results and reporting activity. Day to day, you'll help run core IR processes and timelines, lead on drafting and refining key materials (including statements, scripts, presentations and briefing packs for senior leaders) and support investor engagement activities such as roadshows and meetings. You'll also provide high quality market and investor sentiment insight to inform leadership decision making. The role includes line management of team members (including the Investor Relations Manager and Investor Relations Analyst), as well as day to day oversight of the IR Co Ordinator, helping to set standards and build capability. More about you You'll bring demonstrable Investor Relations experience, ideally including direct engagement with investors and/or sell side analysts, and you'll be confident operating with senior internal stakeholders and external audiences. You have proven ability to write clearly and at pace, exercising sound judgement and confidentiality when working with market sensitive information. You're organised and process driven, comfortable managing multiple deadlines and shifting priorities-particularly around reporting cycles. You're also solutions focused: able to translate complex information into clear, credible narratives and proactively spot what stakeholders need to know. Experience gained in Investor Relations, Financial Communications (in house or agency), Corporate Broking or an IR consultancy is relevant; experience in a consumer facing sector is beneficial but not required. Demonstrable Investor Relations experience, ideally including direct engagement with investors and/or sell side analysts Proven ability to draft, review and quality check Investor Relations communications and materials (e.g., scripts, presentations, statements, RNS/regulated announcements or equivalent) Demonstrable experience running end to end IR processes and timelines (e.g., results preparation, roadshows, investor engagement planning) Proven ability to communicate with, influence and constructively challenge senior stakeholders, including Executive level audiences Demonstrable experience leading and developing others (line management, coaching or leading through influence) We're excited to hear from you! Just a heads-up: if there's a lot of interest, we might close the advertisement earlier than planned. Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to get 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat after 4 weeks. This increases to 15% off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance related bonus of up to 65% of salary, depending on how we perform (in cash and shares). Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy additional holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, pay advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. You'll also receive a company car cash allowance unless you are going to travel 10,000 business miles in your role, then you'll be able to choose a car. And if you ever need it there is also an employee assistance programme, you will also be eligible for private healthcare too. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave.
Head of Investor Relations - 12 month FTC Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits Location: London Store Support Centre, London, EC1M 6HA Contract type: Fixed-Term Assignment Business area: Finance & Business Development Closing date: 22 April 2026 Requisition ID: We'd all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That's waiting for you at Sainsbury's. For a FTSE business, we move incredibly fast. When we're not handling projects, we're helping all corners of the wider group with what they're trying to achieve. And around here, you can see the results of your work as soon as you walk into a store, which gives you a real sense of purpose and responsibility. Better still, the team around you will listen to your ideas and opinions, and you'll have every chance to try something new. The sheer scale and complexity of our set-up means there's always something else around the corner, and we'll help and support you every step of the way. We're trusted to get on with it. So get ready to make things happen here. Location: Hybrid - London Store Support Centre plus home; typically, around 2 to 3 days per week in the office, with increased attendance during reporting periods. About the team Investor Relations sits within our Finance division and is a small, specialist team responsible for proactively shaping the dialogue between Sainsbury's leadership and the external financial community. Working closely with Strategic Communications and the wider Corporate Affairs team, as well as FP&A, Financial Reporting, Sustainability and the Company Secretariat teams, we help ensure the market understands our strategy, performance and priorities. You'll work in a high profile environment, building senior relationships and translating complex information into clear messages that land and where judgment and pace really matter! More about the role As Head of Investor Relations (FTC), you will support the Director of Investor Relations and the wider IR leadership in delivering an effective programme that maintains a productive, trusted dialogue with investors, analysts, and key market stakeholders. This is a broad, hands on role-combining senior stakeholder engagement with the 'nuts and bolts' of running an IR function-particularly across developing key messages and content for regulated and ad hoc announcements (including results and trading updates), results and reporting activity. Day to day, you'll help run core IR processes and timelines, lead on drafting and refining key materials (including statements, scripts, presentations and briefing packs for senior leaders) and support investor engagement activities such as roadshows and meetings. You'll also provide high quality market and investor sentiment insight to inform leadership decision making. The role includes line management of team members (including the Investor Relations Manager and Investor Relations Analyst), as well as day to day oversight of the IR Co Ordinator, helping to set standards and build capability. More about you You'll bring demonstrable Investor Relations experience, ideally including direct engagement with investors and/or sell side analysts, and you'll be confident operating with senior internal stakeholders and external audiences. You have proven ability to write clearly and at pace, exercising sound judgement and confidentiality when working with market sensitive information. You're organised and process driven, comfortable managing multiple deadlines and shifting priorities-particularly around reporting cycles. You're also solutions focused: able to translate complex information into clear, credible narratives and proactively spot what stakeholders need to know. Experience gained in Investor Relations, Financial Communications (in house or agency), Corporate Broking or an IR consultancy is relevant; experience in a consumer facing sector is beneficial but not required. Demonstrable Investor Relations experience, ideally including direct engagement with investors and/or sell side analysts Proven ability to draft, review and quality check Investor Relations communications and materials (e.g., scripts, presentations, statements, RNS/regulated announcements or equivalent) Demonstrable experience running end to end IR processes and timelines (e.g., results preparation, roadshows, investor engagement planning) Proven ability to communicate with, influence and constructively challenge senior stakeholders, including Executive level audiences Demonstrable experience leading and developing others (line management, coaching or leading through influence) We're excited to hear from you! Just a heads-up: if there's a lot of interest, we might close the advertisement earlier than planned. Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to get 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat after 4 weeks. This increases to 15% off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance related bonus of up to 65% of salary, depending on how we perform (in cash and shares). Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy additional holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, pay advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. You'll also receive a company car cash allowance unless you are going to travel 10,000 business miles in your role, then you'll be able to choose a car. And if you ever need it there is also an employee assistance programme, you will also be eligible for private healthcare too. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave.
CHISENHALE GALLERY
Chisenhale Gallery is seeking a Head of Philanthropy to join our team at a moment of real change and ambition. Since the appointment of our new Director in 2025, we have been evolving at pace: audiences have grown by 35%, individual giving has risen by 64%, and trust and foundation income has increased by 78%, reflecting a new strategy and a programme that is bold, innovative, and delivering real impact. This is a new post, created to drive forward a renewed approach to philanthropy that is underpinning this strategy. In this senior leadership role, you will work closely with the Director to build, expand, and embed a growing culture of philanthropy. You will oversee all areas of fundraising, co-designing and delivering the corporate and individual giving strategy, with responsibility for securing donors and nurturing existing supporters, embedding meaningful engagement across the gallery's programmes and initiatives. With only 15% of income coming from statutory funders, you will play a critical role in enabling the gallery to commission and present work by influential young voices shaping new discourse in contemporary art. As head of the development department, you will provide exceptional strategic and operational leadership, managing the fundraising team, including line management of staff and contracting specialist freelancers as required. You will ensure effective delivery across all fundraising areas, with robust systems, processes, and reporting in place to support both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic goals. We are looking for an ambitious and strategic fundraiser with a proven track record of securing donations, outstanding relationship-building skills, demonstrable management experience, and a passion for contemporary art. You will join a key institution at a transformative moment, and shape a high-performing philanthropic programme while contributing meaningfully to a gallery that has long been authoritative, influential, and at the forefront of UK and international contemporary art. Overview The Head of Philanthropy is a senior leadership role and head of department, acting as a key partner to the Director in devising and delivering Chisenhale's fundraising strategy. The role provides leadership of the development team and oversight of all fundraising activity, while maintaining a central focus securing income through individual and corporate philanthropy. In close partnership with the Director, the Head of Philanthropy oversees all fundraising activity, co-developing and delivering the individual giving and corporate income strategy. The post-holder will apply strategic, entrepreneurial thinking to grow income, broaden the supporter base, and strengthen the organisation's philanthropic culture. They are directly responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing donations, while nurturing relationships with existing supporters to ensure a thriving philanthropic programme. This includes fostering engagement and a strong sense of community among supporters through a heavily event-led programme that brings donors together and reinforces their connection to the organisation. In leading the development department, the Head of Philanthropy holds line management responsibility for development staff and identifies and contracts specialist freelancers as required, ensuring effective delivery across all fundraising areas. They maintain full oversight of fundraising operations, implementing robust systems, processes, and reporting, and managing the Development Coordinator to delegate administrative, database, and financial tracking responsibilities while ensuring accuracy and accountability. They also ensure that all fundraising activity aligns with organisational priorities, monitors performance and impact, and drives innovation and continuous improvement within the team. The Head of Philanthropy works closely with the Director to support and maximise the impact of fundraising committees, including the Chisenhale Council and other donor networks. The post-holder fosters a collaborative and engaged culture, ensuring these groups are effectively managed and contribute meaningfully to fundraising outcomes. This is a senior role suited to an ambitious, strategic fundraiser with deep roots in the UK contemporary art world, proven experience securing donations, a strong, established network of individual supporters, and outstanding relationship-building skills, committed to fostering a culture of individual philanthropy that sustains innovative artistic practice. Key tasks and responsibilities Individual giving Responsible for designing and implementing a high achieving individual giving strategy in close collaboration with the Director, contributing creative and strategic ideas that will grow support across all tiers, as well as through one-off and major gifts. Responsible for bringing creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial ideas to shape an event-based donor engagement strategy, supporting the Director in developing and expanding donor activities that are meaningful, artist-centred, and memorable. Responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing donations from new individuals, taking a proactive approach to engaging prospective supporters through meetings, attending events, and drafting tailored communications to secure private support. Responsible for bringing an established personal network within the UK and international contemporary art world and philanthropic community, proactively leveraging meaningful relationships to identify, cultivate, and secure significant new sources of private support. Supports the Director in maintaining and further deepening relationships with existing donors, bringing outstanding relationship-building skills to steward support and ensuring an engaging, dynamic, and inclusive donor culture within the organisation. Responsible for developing and delivering a communications strategy, creating meaningful and engaging content that aligns with the organisation's brand and strengthens relationships with donors, under the supervision of the Director. Responsible for the execution of the annual donor events calendar, ensuring optimal timing of engagement opportunities are aligned with key artworld events, consistently delivering high-quality events that strengthen donor support. Responsible for ensuring that marketing and communications materials produced by the Development Coordinator reflect and advance the communications strategy, shaping and reviewing all materials prior to presentation to the Director. Acts as an ambassador for Chisenhale Gallery, amplifying our artists' ideas and the organisation's strategic vision through meaningful interactions with donors and sector stakeholders, building relationships that secure support and long-term engagement. Responsible for identifying, cultivating and securing in-kind sponsorship from brands and partners to support a varied, engaging annual programme of donor events, ensuring contributions enhance the quality and overall impact of engagement activities. Manages the Development Coordinator in the operational delivery of supporters' events, ensuring targets are met and that all events provide high quality artist-centred experiences that strengthen donor relationships and engagement. Ensures oversight of donor due diligence, including ethical vetting processes and compliance with the organisation's Ethical Fundraising Policy. Corporate income Responsible for developing a corporate philanthropy strategy in close collaboration with the Director, identifying and pursuing opportunities with brands whose values, ethics and positioning are aligned with Chisenhale Gallery's artistic policy and strategy. Responsible for proactively cultivating and securing new corporate partners, ensuring relationships are meaningful and that partnerships support strategic fundraising objectives. Responsible for identifying and securing significant in-kind donations from corporate partners, including hospitality, production services, materials, print, and other contributions that directly reduce operational costs and enhance the quality of exhibitions and events. Develops compelling, tailored partnership proposals that articulate Chisenhale's cultural authority and audience reach, communicating the value of association with an institution at the forefront of international contemporary art to prospective corporate supporters. Responsible for cultivating and stewarding relationships with corporate partners across the duration of agreements, ensuring that sponsors receive meaningful engagement with the gallery's programme and artists, and that partnerships are renewed and deepened over time. Oversees the Development Coordinator performing due diligence checks, assessing reputational risk and alignment with the gallery's values and Ethical Fundraising Policy, and presenting recommendations to the Director for approval prior to formal agreements. Oversees the Development Coordinator reporting on corporate income and in-kind contributions against targets, maintaining accurate records in the CRM and providing clear analysis to the Director to inform budgeting and forward planning. Management and departmental leadership Responsible for the day-to-day management of the fundraising department, leading the delivery of the organisation's fundraising strategy in close dialogue with the Director, ensuring alignment with wider organisational priorities and long-term sustainability. Accountable for the performance of all fundraising channels . click apply for full job details
Chisenhale Gallery is seeking a Head of Philanthropy to join our team at a moment of real change and ambition. Since the appointment of our new Director in 2025, we have been evolving at pace: audiences have grown by 35%, individual giving has risen by 64%, and trust and foundation income has increased by 78%, reflecting a new strategy and a programme that is bold, innovative, and delivering real impact. This is a new post, created to drive forward a renewed approach to philanthropy that is underpinning this strategy. In this senior leadership role, you will work closely with the Director to build, expand, and embed a growing culture of philanthropy. You will oversee all areas of fundraising, co-designing and delivering the corporate and individual giving strategy, with responsibility for securing donors and nurturing existing supporters, embedding meaningful engagement across the gallery's programmes and initiatives. With only 15% of income coming from statutory funders, you will play a critical role in enabling the gallery to commission and present work by influential young voices shaping new discourse in contemporary art. As head of the development department, you will provide exceptional strategic and operational leadership, managing the fundraising team, including line management of staff and contracting specialist freelancers as required. You will ensure effective delivery across all fundraising areas, with robust systems, processes, and reporting in place to support both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic goals. We are looking for an ambitious and strategic fundraiser with a proven track record of securing donations, outstanding relationship-building skills, demonstrable management experience, and a passion for contemporary art. You will join a key institution at a transformative moment, and shape a high-performing philanthropic programme while contributing meaningfully to a gallery that has long been authoritative, influential, and at the forefront of UK and international contemporary art. Overview The Head of Philanthropy is a senior leadership role and head of department, acting as a key partner to the Director in devising and delivering Chisenhale's fundraising strategy. The role provides leadership of the development team and oversight of all fundraising activity, while maintaining a central focus securing income through individual and corporate philanthropy. In close partnership with the Director, the Head of Philanthropy oversees all fundraising activity, co-developing and delivering the individual giving and corporate income strategy. The post-holder will apply strategic, entrepreneurial thinking to grow income, broaden the supporter base, and strengthen the organisation's philanthropic culture. They are directly responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing donations, while nurturing relationships with existing supporters to ensure a thriving philanthropic programme. This includes fostering engagement and a strong sense of community among supporters through a heavily event-led programme that brings donors together and reinforces their connection to the organisation. In leading the development department, the Head of Philanthropy holds line management responsibility for development staff and identifies and contracts specialist freelancers as required, ensuring effective delivery across all fundraising areas. They maintain full oversight of fundraising operations, implementing robust systems, processes, and reporting, and managing the Development Coordinator to delegate administrative, database, and financial tracking responsibilities while ensuring accuracy and accountability. They also ensure that all fundraising activity aligns with organisational priorities, monitors performance and impact, and drives innovation and continuous improvement within the team. The Head of Philanthropy works closely with the Director to support and maximise the impact of fundraising committees, including the Chisenhale Council and other donor networks. The post-holder fosters a collaborative and engaged culture, ensuring these groups are effectively managed and contribute meaningfully to fundraising outcomes. This is a senior role suited to an ambitious, strategic fundraiser with deep roots in the UK contemporary art world, proven experience securing donations, a strong, established network of individual supporters, and outstanding relationship-building skills, committed to fostering a culture of individual philanthropy that sustains innovative artistic practice. Key tasks and responsibilities Individual giving Responsible for designing and implementing a high achieving individual giving strategy in close collaboration with the Director, contributing creative and strategic ideas that will grow support across all tiers, as well as through one-off and major gifts. Responsible for bringing creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial ideas to shape an event-based donor engagement strategy, supporting the Director in developing and expanding donor activities that are meaningful, artist-centred, and memorable. Responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing donations from new individuals, taking a proactive approach to engaging prospective supporters through meetings, attending events, and drafting tailored communications to secure private support. Responsible for bringing an established personal network within the UK and international contemporary art world and philanthropic community, proactively leveraging meaningful relationships to identify, cultivate, and secure significant new sources of private support. Supports the Director in maintaining and further deepening relationships with existing donors, bringing outstanding relationship-building skills to steward support and ensuring an engaging, dynamic, and inclusive donor culture within the organisation. Responsible for developing and delivering a communications strategy, creating meaningful and engaging content that aligns with the organisation's brand and strengthens relationships with donors, under the supervision of the Director. Responsible for the execution of the annual donor events calendar, ensuring optimal timing of engagement opportunities are aligned with key artworld events, consistently delivering high-quality events that strengthen donor support. Responsible for ensuring that marketing and communications materials produced by the Development Coordinator reflect and advance the communications strategy, shaping and reviewing all materials prior to presentation to the Director. Acts as an ambassador for Chisenhale Gallery, amplifying our artists' ideas and the organisation's strategic vision through meaningful interactions with donors and sector stakeholders, building relationships that secure support and long-term engagement. Responsible for identifying, cultivating and securing in-kind sponsorship from brands and partners to support a varied, engaging annual programme of donor events, ensuring contributions enhance the quality and overall impact of engagement activities. Manages the Development Coordinator in the operational delivery of supporters' events, ensuring targets are met and that all events provide high quality artist-centred experiences that strengthen donor relationships and engagement. Ensures oversight of donor due diligence, including ethical vetting processes and compliance with the organisation's Ethical Fundraising Policy. Corporate income Responsible for developing a corporate philanthropy strategy in close collaboration with the Director, identifying and pursuing opportunities with brands whose values, ethics and positioning are aligned with Chisenhale Gallery's artistic policy and strategy. Responsible for proactively cultivating and securing new corporate partners, ensuring relationships are meaningful and that partnerships support strategic fundraising objectives. Responsible for identifying and securing significant in-kind donations from corporate partners, including hospitality, production services, materials, print, and other contributions that directly reduce operational costs and enhance the quality of exhibitions and events. Develops compelling, tailored partnership proposals that articulate Chisenhale's cultural authority and audience reach, communicating the value of association with an institution at the forefront of international contemporary art to prospective corporate supporters. Responsible for cultivating and stewarding relationships with corporate partners across the duration of agreements, ensuring that sponsors receive meaningful engagement with the gallery's programme and artists, and that partnerships are renewed and deepened over time. Oversees the Development Coordinator performing due diligence checks, assessing reputational risk and alignment with the gallery's values and Ethical Fundraising Policy, and presenting recommendations to the Director for approval prior to formal agreements. Oversees the Development Coordinator reporting on corporate income and in-kind contributions against targets, maintaining accurate records in the CRM and providing clear analysis to the Director to inform budgeting and forward planning. Management and departmental leadership Responsible for the day-to-day management of the fundraising department, leading the delivery of the organisation's fundraising strategy in close dialogue with the Director, ensuring alignment with wider organisational priorities and long-term sustainability. Accountable for the performance of all fundraising channels . click apply for full job details
Matchtech
Stirling, Stirlingshire
The Plant, Protection and Control Engineer has a vital role within the design team. He / She is responsible for the design delivery of substation plant, equipment, and protection systems across a whole range of electrical infrastructures as well as new connection projects in both the distribution and transmission sectors. They are responsible for the detailed design and procurement of substation plant including, switchgear, power transformers, voltage control equipment, protection systems, protective relays, connectors, busbars, SCADA based telemetry, as well as all the associated substation build activities throughout the lifecycle of the project. Their primary role is to ensure substation infrastructure is correctly identified and procured, in a timely manner. They achieve this ensuring the detailed preparation and delivery of functional specifications, equipment schedules and associated scheme drawings. They provide ongoing technical support and advice on procurement of plant and equipment, by liaising directly with suppliers and manufacturers, to order plant and equipment, as per client specification and approved designs. Responsibilities Responsible for assessing client project requirements and producing detailed plant and equipment and protection specifications. Creating appropriate system designs ensuring compliance with applicable specifications and tender documentation, coordination with manufactures and suppliers. Assists with tendering activities and provide regular technical guidance for any proposed schemes, as may be required. Prepare site layouts and schematics, for multi-staged substations construction build projects. Manage external plant and equipment manufacturers, design consultants, and oversee designs outputs to ensure compatibility with the electro-technical requirements. Liaise with internal and external design team, clients, manufacturers, and consultancies to produce accurate designs within timescales indicated and in line with deliverables. Produce detailed electrical control and protection schematic drawings for construction of large electrical infrastructure schemes. Produce electro-technical drawings, plant and material procurement lists, and wiring diagrams for control for protection and control systems. Preparation of functional specifications and providing advice on procurement of plant and equipment and liaising with manufacturers to order plants as per client specification. Be able to produce detailed specifications for high voltage plant, equipment and ancillary plant and equipment associated with high voltage substations. Review equipment manufacturers' proposals and liaise with equipment manufacturers to ensure equipment suitability is in line with the proposed design. Production of equipment schedules in line with relevant IEC, DNO, ENA, IDNO and client-based specifications. Development and review of single line diagrams, P&C block diagrams, & connection diagrams. Production of AC and DC schematic drawings, control and protection, cable block diagrams, SCADA and multicore cable and termination schedules. To maintain an electro-technical and commercial dialogue with suppliers and customer. Take responsiblity for ensuring good technical documentation management and change control. Qualifications And Requirements Possess a proficient understanding of electricity industry & regulatory standards, policies, and their application to the role. A good understanding of electrical plant, transformer, protection, relays and control and construction disciplines and current ENA, BS and IEC electrotechnical engineering standards, to ensure full application and compliance requirements can be achieved. Should possess a strong electrical knowledge within the contestable and non-contestable connections sides of the market and should be able to demonstrate a proven track record working within projects such as substation construction, cabling, overhead lines, while being fully conversant with working on switchgear, protection, control and major designs of electrical plant including transformers. Good knowledge of power systems, renewable energy and protection design at all voltages. Ability to take a brief scope of works and assist in producing a detailed design based on appropriate standards. Be able to prepare single-line diagrams for multi staged substations construction projects. Candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent.
The Plant, Protection and Control Engineer has a vital role within the design team. He / She is responsible for the design delivery of substation plant, equipment, and protection systems across a whole range of electrical infrastructures as well as new connection projects in both the distribution and transmission sectors. They are responsible for the detailed design and procurement of substation plant including, switchgear, power transformers, voltage control equipment, protection systems, protective relays, connectors, busbars, SCADA based telemetry, as well as all the associated substation build activities throughout the lifecycle of the project. Their primary role is to ensure substation infrastructure is correctly identified and procured, in a timely manner. They achieve this ensuring the detailed preparation and delivery of functional specifications, equipment schedules and associated scheme drawings. They provide ongoing technical support and advice on procurement of plant and equipment, by liaising directly with suppliers and manufacturers, to order plant and equipment, as per client specification and approved designs. Responsibilities Responsible for assessing client project requirements and producing detailed plant and equipment and protection specifications. Creating appropriate system designs ensuring compliance with applicable specifications and tender documentation, coordination with manufactures and suppliers. Assists with tendering activities and provide regular technical guidance for any proposed schemes, as may be required. Prepare site layouts and schematics, for multi-staged substations construction build projects. Manage external plant and equipment manufacturers, design consultants, and oversee designs outputs to ensure compatibility with the electro-technical requirements. Liaise with internal and external design team, clients, manufacturers, and consultancies to produce accurate designs within timescales indicated and in line with deliverables. Produce detailed electrical control and protection schematic drawings for construction of large electrical infrastructure schemes. Produce electro-technical drawings, plant and material procurement lists, and wiring diagrams for control for protection and control systems. Preparation of functional specifications and providing advice on procurement of plant and equipment and liaising with manufacturers to order plants as per client specification. Be able to produce detailed specifications for high voltage plant, equipment and ancillary plant and equipment associated with high voltage substations. Review equipment manufacturers' proposals and liaise with equipment manufacturers to ensure equipment suitability is in line with the proposed design. Production of equipment schedules in line with relevant IEC, DNO, ENA, IDNO and client-based specifications. Development and review of single line diagrams, P&C block diagrams, & connection diagrams. Production of AC and DC schematic drawings, control and protection, cable block diagrams, SCADA and multicore cable and termination schedules. To maintain an electro-technical and commercial dialogue with suppliers and customer. Take responsiblity for ensuring good technical documentation management and change control. Qualifications And Requirements Possess a proficient understanding of electricity industry & regulatory standards, policies, and their application to the role. A good understanding of electrical plant, transformer, protection, relays and control and construction disciplines and current ENA, BS and IEC electrotechnical engineering standards, to ensure full application and compliance requirements can be achieved. Should possess a strong electrical knowledge within the contestable and non-contestable connections sides of the market and should be able to demonstrate a proven track record working within projects such as substation construction, cabling, overhead lines, while being fully conversant with working on switchgear, protection, control and major designs of electrical plant including transformers. Good knowledge of power systems, renewable energy and protection design at all voltages. Ability to take a brief scope of works and assist in producing a detailed design based on appropriate standards. Be able to prepare single-line diagrams for multi staged substations construction projects. Candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent.
