Design Engineer (Electrical/HV)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in high voltage power infrastructure is seeking a Design Engineer to join their team in Wakefield. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to manage a multi-skilled engineering team and work on significant projects. With a clear path to management and opportunities for professional development, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of energy distribution. The position comes with a competitive salary, generous benefits including a car allowance, extensive holiday, and a robust pension plan. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Training

Progression Opportunities

Up to 12% Pension

33 Days Holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in high voltage networks and team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of design and construction within the electricity sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Design Engineers to deliver detailed designs.
• Develop and implement design strategies while ensuring contractual obligations.

Skills

Design of 11kV to 132kV networks

Management

Leadership

Understanding of electricity distribution sector

Education

HNC

HND

Job description

Design Engineer (Electrical/HV)

Location: Wakefield - Hybrid

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + Car Allowance + Training + Progression + Hybrid + Up to 12% Pension

Are you a Design Engineer with experience in UK high voltage networks looking to be part of one of the most well-known companies in the North of England? Do you want to work on high-value projects while having a clear route to management?

Join a leading provider of High Voltage power infrastructure services and adoptable utility networks, working on seven/eight-figure projects. This new role has been created due to company growth, offering you the chance to be a key player within the senior leadership team. The package includes 33 days holiday, up to 12% pension, and hybrid working arrangements.

You will manage a small but expanding multi-skilled engineering team to deliver detailed designs across various workstreams within the company.

This role is suitable for a Design Engineer with solid knowledge of 11kV to 132kV (E)HV networks and substations, who is looking to advance into management.

The Role

• Leading a small team of Design Engineers
• Developing and implementing design strategies
• Ensuring contractual obligations are met
• Hybrid working
• Opportunity for Chartership

The Person

• Strong working knowledge of design and construction of 11kV to 132kV networks
• Understanding of the electricity distribution sector and its interaction with private networks

Keywords: Electrical, Design Manager, Management, Leadership, HV, LV, HNC, HND, Wakefield, Stockton

Reference Number: BBBH18779

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