Senior Electrical Design Engineer

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Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Crawley

Client: UK Power Networks

Location: Crawley, UK

Job Category: Engineering

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d7cfbb69ed95

Job Views: 5

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

80809 – Senior Electrical Design Engineer

This role reports to the Design Lead within Engineering Design – Capital Programme, based in Maidstone or Crawley. It is a permanent position with a salary of £80,574, plus car allowance and a 3% bonus. After a 6-month probation, blended working (3 days in-office, 2 remote) is available.

Additional benefits include reservist leave, pension contributions, tenancy loan scheme, season ticket loan, tax-efficient benefits, occupational health support, discounts, gym membership, and employee assistance programs.

Job Purpose:

Produce and assure high-quality electrical designs within scope, meeting UK Power Networks standards, for both contestable and non-contestable works. Collaborate within diverse teams to deliver technical excellence.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Create compliant electrical designs and review others’ designs.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and regulations.
• Contribute to procurement documents.
• Ensure legal and procedural compliance.
• Follow design assurance and audit processes.
• Develop concepts and detailed designs within deadlines.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Work collaboratively within diverse teams.
• Coordinate with operational teams from enquiry to energisation.
• Comply with CDM regulations and eliminate hazards.
• Mentor team members to enhance skills.

Qualifications:

• Electrical engineering background with experience in power system and protection design at various voltages.
• Knowledge of design standards, processes, and operational aspects.
• Experience working with external organizations and clients.
• Ability to approve designs in specific areas.
• Strong safety culture and understanding of CDM regulations.
• Ability to work independently, set targets, and identify cost savings.
• Good team skills and awareness of business and regulatory context.
• Project management proficiency.
• Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Knowledge of distribution plant, cables, overhead lines, and current technological developments.
• Degree in engineering or science; Chartered Engineer or working towards it.

Dimensions:

Site visits to operational substations, with compliance to safety protocols.

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

Managers and employees share responsibilities for safety and environmental protection, ensuring understanding, competence, and application of safety controls.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or veteran status, and are proud to be an inclusive workplace.

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