Senior Electric Design Engineer

£40000 - £51000
Woolpit
Description

Company Overview:

The client is a well-established and highly reputable ICP part of a leading multi-utility infrastructure group in the UK. They specialise in the design and delivery of multi-utility solutions, including electricity, gas, water, and fibre networks, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial developments across the country.

What’s in it for you:

  • Company car or car allowance
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with option to purchase additional leave
  • Pension (up to 10% employer contribution)
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
  • Pathways towards professional registration (EngTech, IEng, CEng)
  • Access to training programmes (including City & Guilds Electricity)

Purpose of the Role:

You’ll lead a team of up to 6 Electrical Designers, overseeing the delivery of LV–33kV network designs for residential and commercial projects. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on design responsibility and stakeholder management, supporting the wider Group with expert advice on evolving network requirements, generation studies, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Line management and professional development of a team of Electrical Design Engineers
  • Support team training plans and technical capability development
  • Undertake LV to 33kV network demand calculations and reinforcement designs
  • Deliver technical solutions for Point of Connection (PoC) and embedded generation requests (G98, G99)
  • Contribute to design policies, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, company standards, and health & safety regulations
  • Build and maintain relationships with DNOs, IDNOs, ICPs, and internal stakeholders
  • Assist the Design Manager in identifying competency gaps and developing tailored training programmes
  • Promote the adoption of City & Guilds qualifications and engage with IET-led initiatives

Experience & Knowledge:

  • Strong experience in LV/HV network design (up to 33kV)
  • Understanding of DNO/IDNO/ICP design and operational practices
  • Competent in network modelling, PoC analysis, generation integration studies, CDM Regulations, and ENA standards
  • HNC in Electrical Engineering or higher qualification with the Engineering Discipline.

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