Design Engineer - Private Networks

Position: Design Engineer - Private Networks (Permanent)
Summary

This role is hands-on and varied, offering exposure across various voltages and design. You’ll be mentored and developed by experienced engineers to accelerate your technical knowledge and career progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Producing general arrangements, layouts, single line diagrams, technical submittals, and reports

• Supporting Senior Engineers with design calculations, documentation, and value engineering

• Assisting Tendering Engineers and Project Managers with drawings and day-to-day technical challenges

• Producing “as-built” drawings and ensuring design outputs are accurate, buildable, and cost-conscious

• Maintaining design standards, drawing registers, and technical documentation in line with our Business Management System (BMS)

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare compliant designs in line with customer requirements, ENA, DNO & IDNO G81 standards, BS7671 and our BMS

• Produce accurate construction and as-built drawings

• Support with technical submittals and design documents for projects and tenders

• Work closely with Senior Engineers, Tendering Engineers, and Project Managers

• Engage with external stakeholders to clarify technical requirements

• Escalate design challenges quickly to minimise business impact

• Ensure all design work supports NERS accreditations, our BMS and
project financials

• Participate in design audits and reviews

• Promote best practice, value engineering, and continuous development within the team

Experience & Qualities

Essential:

• HND or degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)

• Experience with LV/11kV design and principles, with a desire to learn and develop knowledge of EHV networks and design

• Understanding of the practical application of electrical installations

• Strong communication skills, able to work with clients, project managers, and site teams

• Safety awareness – EUSR/CSCS/ECS and First Aid at Work Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Desirable:

• Experience with/understanding of earthing design and private electricity networks

• Familiarity with ENA, DNO or IDNO G81 standards

• Experience with/understanding of control, protection, and automation schemes

• Interest in progressing towards Incorporated Engineer status with the IET

• Ability to multitask and manage workload effectively

Perks & Commitments:

• Full Time, Permanent role

• Monday – Friday 8:30am – 17:00pm (40 hours per week)
(Attendance at Kettering Office to be agreed with Head of Private Networks)

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays as standard

• Up to 5 extra days holiday for long service

• The option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• 5% employer pension contribution

• Death in Service Cover

• Cycle to work scheme

• Private health cover, half paid for by us, and fully paid after 3 years