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 Gas 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) or 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 Knowledge of substation design, protection requirements, and NERS compliance 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 wellbeingIf 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.

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