Electrical Design Engineer

Last Mile Infrastructure Group Limited; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-utility firm in the UK is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to deliver compliant designs for electricity distribution networks. Responsibilities include ensuring adherence to DNO/IDNO specifications, managing project progress, and collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have experience in utility design and a degree in Electrical Engineering. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including hybrid working options.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing with service

Discretionary bonus

Pension contribution up to 7%

Private medical insurance

Car allowance

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in utility design and planning sector in a similar role.
• Previous connections design experience is an advantage.
• Exposure to ENA G81 standards and CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with DNO/IDNO specifications and safety requirements.
• Plan and drive project progress while managing design schedules.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to secure design approvals.

Skills

Utility design experience

Understanding of distribution networks

Proficiency in AutoCAD

HV design experience

Familiarity with DNO/IDNO standards

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

As an Electrical Design Engineer at UKPS, you will deliver compliant, technically sound, and cost‑effective designs for new and modified electricity distribution networks ranging from LV up to 132kV. You will prepare and coordinate design submissions for contestable works, work closely with DNOs/IDNOs, and provide ongoing technical support to ensure successful project delivery through the planning and construction phases.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with DNO/IDNO specifications (such as G81), ENA standards, and all relevant legal, regulatory, and health & safety requirements.
• Plan, monitor, and drive project progress, managing design schedules and flagging risks to keep projects on track.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, liaising directly with DNOs, IDNOs, clients, and internal teams to secure design approvals and resolve technical queries.
• Support learning and continuous improvement, contributing to team knowledge sharing and staying current with industry developments.

Qualifications

• Experience in utility design and planning sector in a similar role.
• Understanding of distribution networks.
• Previous experience of connections design is a distinct advantage.
• Familiarity with DNO/IDNO standards and the contestable works process.
• Proficient in AutoCAD or other electrical design tools and software.
• Experience with HV design up to 33kV or above.
• Exposure to ENA G81 standards and CDM regulations.
• A degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline, with modules in Power Distribution.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays.
• Holiday buy scheme.
• Discretionary bonus.
• EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service).
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme.
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution.
• Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary).
• Refer a friend incentive.
• Stream – Financial wellbeing platform.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Car allowance.
• Hybrid working.
• Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles.
• Private medical insurance.
• Company sick pay.
• Some benefits apply only after successful completion of probation.

Company Profile

UKPS is part of Last Mile, one of the largest last‑mile multi‑utility businesses in the UK. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality solutions across the multi‑utility sector, with deep knowledge of the industry and secure investor backing. UKPS operates through our operating companies across England and Wales, and we offer a comprehensive multi‑utility solution that includes clean heat networks, electricity, water and wastewater. We are a certified Great Place to Work® and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people.