Location
Crawley Office

Hours
Full Time - Blended working available after 6 months probation (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Salary
£84,160 per year plus car allowance and 3% bonus

About the Role
This Senior Electrical Design Engineer role reports to the Design Lead within the Engineering Design - Capital Programme team. You will produce and assure high quality electrical designs across Assets and Connections Portfolio, ensuring all designs meet UK Power Networks design and CDM standards. The role involves delivering designs to cost, time, and quality targets for both contestable and non-contestable works. You will collaborate with diverse teams and operational colleagues to ensure smooth project delivery from initial enquiry through to energisation and project closure. Responsibilities include producing compliant electrical designs, contributing to technical and contractual documentation, ensuring legislative and procedural compliance, and supporting design assurance and audit processes. You will also mentor team members, work with external engineering organisations, and undertake site visits including operational substations with strict adherence to safety rules. This permanent position offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work within a supportive and inclusive environment committed to diversity and responsible AI use in recruitment.

Experience
- Electrical engineering background with experience in power system and protection design at 132KV, 33KV, 11KV, and intermediate voltages
- Knowledge of design processes and DNO, ENA and International Design Standards
- Ability to approve designs in specific areas
- Experience working unsupervised and identifying cost-saving solutions
- Proficient in AutoCAD; Bentley software knowledge beneficial
- Previous experience within large multi-disciplinary teams

About you
- Strong safety culture with sound understanding of Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations
- Team player with excellent collaboration and mentoring skills
- Good business, environmental, safety, financial, and regulatory awareness
- Ability to work to targets and deliver high quality designs
- Willingness to undertake site visits and comply with safety procedures

Qualifications
- Degree level or equivalent in engineering or science
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards Chartership (desirable)
- Awareness of current and emerging technologies in distribution plant and equipment
- Knowledge of cables, overhead lines, construction techniques, and project management
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint