Design Engineer (Electrical)

HVSS - High Voltage Systems & Services Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

5 extra days for long service

Additional 5 days holiday purchase

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

5% employer pension contribution

2x Death in Service Cover

Cycle to work scheme

Green car scheme

Private health cover

Job summary

HVSS - High Voltage Systems & Services Ltd in the UK seeks a Design Engineer to produce designs and technical drawings for high voltage projects, ensuring compliance with ENA, DNO/IDNO standards and company policies. You will work to deliver high‑quality designs and maintain gross margins as needed.

The role requires a HND or degree in electrical discipline and 11kV/LV design experience, with the ability to communicate design requirements to clients, project managers and site teams.

Qualifications

• HND or degree in electrical discipline is required.
• Experience designing 11kV and LV systems to high quality.
• Knowledge of ENA, DNO & IDNO G81 design standards and multi‑region processes.
• Able to communicate design requirements to clients, PMs and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Produce compliant designs in line with customer requirements and standards.
• Apply ENA, DNO & IDNO G81 design standards and recommendations.
• Process job‑specific cost estimates for variations and contract changes.
• Authorize project spends within DOAG limits.
• Promote value engineering and better ways of working.
• Follow company policies and BMS guidance.
• Ensure designs meet NERS accreditation requirements.
• Ensure drawings are buildable and align with project finances.
• Escalate problems promptly to minimise exposure.

Skills

Electrical design

DNO/IDNO design standards

Communication

Multitasking

Education

HND or degree in electrical discipline

Job description

About Us

HVSS, founded in 2010, are a privately owned company with an outstanding reputation amongst clients and the wider utilities industry. We have seen immense growth year on year, with offices located around the UK, we provide an innovative approach to our clients nationally. We offer services ranging from private high voltage connections and maintenance to multiple new connections across Electricity, Gas, Telecoms, Water and EV Charging. We strive to be market leaders and are looking for motivated individuals to join us on our journey and to be part of our bright future.

About Us

HVSS, founded in 2010, are a privately owned company with an outstanding reputation amongst clients and the wider utilities industry. We have seen immense growth year on year, with offices located around the UK, we provide an innovative approach to our clients nationally. We offer services ranging from private high voltage connections and maintenance to multiple new connections across Electricity, Gas, Telecoms, Water and EV Charging. We strive to be market leaders and are looking for motivated individuals to join us on our journey and to be part of our bright future.

The Role

As a Design Engineer, you will produce designs and technical drawings, which may be of a complex or high value nature. You will work to the company and industry standards, whilst value engineering or maintaining gross margin as predicted by the Tendering Engineers. You should be aware of, understand and comply with the company’s policy’s and procedures in respect to Health Safety Quality and Environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce compliant designs in accordance with customer requirements and industry standards
• Understand and apply ENA, DNO & IDNO G81 design standards and engineering recommendations
• Process job specific cost estimates for variations and contract changes
• Authorise project spends within your DOAG limits
• Promote value engineering and better ways or working within the team
• Work within guidance of the company policies and BMS, and identify areas for review
• Ensure own design work is carried out in line with NERS accreditations
• Ensure own design drawings passed to the Construction arm of the business are buildable and in line with project financials
• Escalate problems in a timely manner to minimise business exposure

Experience & Qualities

Essential

• HND or degree in an electrical discipline
• Experience of 11kV & LV design to a high level of quality and customer satisfaction
• Knowledge of applying design process across multiple DNO regions
• Ability to effectively communicate design requirements to clients, Project Managers and site teams

Desirable:

• Experience of earthing designs across multiple DNO regions
• Knowledge of the physical and practical application of electrical installations
• Achieved or working towards Engineering Technician professional status with the IET
• Working knowledge and experience of private electricity networks
• Ability to recognise gaps in own competencies, be it technical or soft skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise own workload in line with guidance from senior members of the team

Perks & Commitments

• Full Time, Permanent role
• Monday - Friday 8:30am - 17:00pm (40 hours per week)
• 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
• 2x Death in Service Cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Private health cover, half paid for by us, and fully paid after 3 years