Description

 Senior Design Engineer

The Company

Join a leading Independent Connection Provider (ICP) offering a comprehensive range of services, including private high voltage connections, maintenance, and multiple new connections across Electricity, Gas, Telecoms, Water, and EV Charging.

The Role

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will spearhead the technical output of our Design Engineers, overseeing complex projects while providing guidance and training. You'll play a pivotal role in maintaining industry standards, promoting value engineering, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality designs.  

Responsibilities

- Lead the production of compliant designs aligned with customer requirements and industry standards.

- Mentor and support junior team members, providing guidance in client interactions and design processes.

- Authorize project spends and design checks, ensuring adherence to DOAG limits and project financials.

- Promote value engineering initiatives and champion better ways of working within the team.

- Monitor and maintain design standards, evolving company policies in line with industry changes.

- Ensure all design work complies with NERS accreditations and is constructible for the Construction arm of the business.

- Proactively escalate issues to mitigate business risks.

Qualifications

Essential

- Proven experience in 11kV & LV design with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

- Expertise in earthing designs across multiple DNO regions.

- Track record of authorizing design checks across various DNO regions.

- Strong competency in the practical application of electrical installations and effective communication with stakeholders.

Desirable

- HND or degree in an electrical discipline.

- Incorporated Engineer professional status with the IET.

- Ability to identify and implement improvements in business processes.

- Familiarity with private electricity networks.

- Aptitude for coaching and developing junior engineers.

- Proficiency in multitasking and prioritizing complex workloads.

- Knowledge of multi-core scheduling and protection schemes for 33-11kV primary substations.

Rewards

- Full-time, permanent role with standard working hours.

- Generous holiday allowance including additional days for long service.

- Employer pension contribution and Death in Service Cover.

- Additional benefits such as cycle to work scheme and private health cover.

If you're ready to take the lead in shaping innovative projects within the utilities sector and contribute to our dynamic team, apply now to join our growing organisation.

Next Steps

Apply for this position by contacting us on the details provided or by uploading your CV here