Senior Electrical Network Design Engineer in Bolton

Senior Electrical Network Design Engineer

Salary: Up to £60,000 + Benefits

Locations: Bolton (Head Office) or Regional Offices in the North East, Midlands, or Yorkshire

Job Type: Full‑time, Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Electrical Network Design Engineer to join a growing multi‑utility provider. This is a key role within the Design team, supporting a wide range of domestic, commercial, and industrial projects across the UK.

The Role

You\’ll take ownership of delivering high‑quality LV/HV electrical network designs and earthing assessments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements. Working closely with DNOs/IDNOs, equipment manufacturers, and internal multi‑utility teams, you\’ll play a central part in shaping design strategy and supporting the development of junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce tailored LV/HV network designs, including SLDs, wiring diagrams, cable calculations, and earthing assessments
• Secure DNO/IDNO design approval for network and earthing solutions
• Manage workload effectively to deliver accurate designs on time and within budget
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with DNO/IDNO policies, ENA documentation, CDM regulations, and relevant standards
• Support multi‑utility coordination with normalen design and water designers
• Conduct internal peer reviews of tender and contract designs
• Mentor and support trainee and junior design engineers

What We\’re Looking For

• Degree/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
• Incorporated Engineer status (IET) orệm working towards it
• Minimum 5 years\’ experience designing LV/HV (11kV/33kV) electrical networks
• Strong understanding of DNO/IDNO requirements, including G81 documentation
• Experience with WinDEBUT/VisNet and AutoCAD
• stanje knowledge of substation design, protection requirements, and NERS compliance

proposal

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
• High attention to detail and strong problem‑solving ability

What\’s On Offer

• Competitive salary up to £60,000
• Flexible location across multiple regional offices
• Cashback benefits (eye care, dental, prescriptions, etc.)
• Gym, fitness, and retail discounts
• \”Donate a Day\” – an additional paid day each year for charity or community work
• Ongoing mentoring, training, and career development
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental and physical wellbeing

If you\’re an experienced LV/HV Design Engineer looking for your next challenge in a supportive and forward‑thinking environment, we\’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact directly for a confidential conversation