Electrical Design Engineer

Last Mile Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their London team. The role involves designing compliant and cost-effective solutions for electricity distribution networks. With opportunities for professional development and a generous benefits package, this position is ideal for those passionate about innovation in the utility sector.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing with service

Discretionary bonus

Up to 7% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar utility design role.
• Understanding of HV design up to 33kV or above.
• Familiarity with ENA G81 standards.

Responsibilities

• Design high-voltage network solutions for new connections.
• Ensure compliance with DNO/IDNO specifications.
• Manage design schedules and project milestones.

Skills

Utility design experience

Knowledge of distribution networks

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Understanding of DNO/IDNO standards

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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Monday–Thursday 08:30–17:00 and Friday 08:30–16:00

Competitive

Working Hours:

37

Location:

London

Closing Date:

06/07/2025

Job Category:

Design

Company:

UKPS

Contractual Base:

Ealing

Job Introduction

Electrical Design Engineer – London

Join a leading utilities company that champions innovation and service excellence. At UKPS, part of the Last Mile Group, we take pride in delivering high–quality solutions across the multi–utility sector. Our London Electrical Design team is growing, and we're excited to welcome a talented Electrical Design Engineer to join us.

As an Electrical Design Engineer at UKPS, you'll play a key role in delivering compliant, technically sound, and cost–effective designs for new and modified electricity distribution networks ranging from LV up to 132kV. You'll 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.

What's in it for you as an Electrical Design Engineer?

Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down.

• 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
• 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
• Wagestream
• Employee assistance programme
• Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles
• Private medical insurance
• Company sick pay

Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period

Your responsibilities as an Electrical Design Engineer:

• Design and Deliver High–Voltage Network Solutions
  You'll develop electrical distribution network designs for new connections, diversions, and reinforcements up to 132kV. This includes carrying out load assessments, cable calculations, substation layouts, and producing all supporting documentation.
• Ensure Compliance and Safety
  Your designs will comply with DNO/IDNO specifications (such as G81), ENA standards, and all relevant legal, regulatory, and health & safety requirements, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards.
• Plan, Monitor and Drive Project Progress
  You'll manage design schedules, monitor progress against key milestones, and work closely with the project team to flag risks and keep projects on track for successful delivery.
• Collaborate with Key Stakeholders
  You'll liaise directly with DNOs, IDNOs, clients, and internal teams to secure design approvals, resolve technical queries, and present your designs in meetings with key stakeholders.
• Support Learning and Continuous Improvement
  You'll work alongside Senior Design Engineers, contribute to team knowledge sharing, and stay current with the latest industry developments and best practices.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Experience in utility design and planning sector in a similar role.
• An 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.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline, with modules in Power Distribution

Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as an Electrical Design Engineer?Apply now!

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

About us:

Last Mile is one of the largest last–mile multi–utility businesses in the UK.

We understand construction and we know utilities. We take responsibility for the 'last mile' of infrastructure that connects developments to wider distribution networks.

Our strong history in gas and electricity connections, deep knowledge of the industry and secure investor backing means we can provide a comprehensive multi–utility solution that includes clean (ground source) heat networks, electricity, water and wastewater.

Working through our operating companiesUKPS (in South of England and Wales),Energetics (in Scotland, North Wales and the North of England) and our asset adoption businessLast Mile Asset Management , we offer a 'one–stop shop' for new utility connections.