Electrical Designer (CMI)

SSE plc; Swindon, Melksham, Andover, Slough, Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking energy company as an Electrical CMI Designer, where you'll play a crucial role in transforming the grid for a net zero future. This exciting position involves working on various network alterations and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. You'll collaborate with stakeholders, conduct site visits, and produce essential design documents. With a commitment to employee wellbeing, the company offers flexible benefits including healthcare discounts and generous family entitlements. If you're passionate about making a difference in the energy sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym membership discounts

Free online GP

24/7 counselling service

Interest-free loans on tech

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience in design/consents/construction of cable routes and overhead lines.
• Knowledge of NRSWA code of practice is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Make network alterations and refurbishments from LV cables to 33kV poles.
• Produce design deliverables ready for handover with construction team.

Skills

Design of cable routes

Knowledge of CDM regulations

Organizational skills

Health and safety qualification (IOSH)

Education

HNC or relevant experience

Job description

About the Role

Base Location: Swindon, Melksham, Andover, Slough, Oxford, Portsmouth, Petersfield, Aldershot, IOW, Basingstoke, New Forest, Poole, West London, Reading or Theale

Salary: £46,626 - £54,154 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time, 37 Hours | Flexible Working options available

We are looking for a Electrical CMI Designer to join our team!

As a CMI (Construction, Maintenance and Inspection) Designer you will be working as part of our project refinement team responsible for a portfolio of work.

You'll be required to complete site visits across SSEN's South Distribution Network, liaising with all stakeholders to ensure the scheme you are working on is fully compliant and feasible for delivery.

You'll ensure that all network alterations driven by our CAPEX and OPEX Investment can be constructed safely, cost effectively and to SSEN's Policies and Procedures.

This is an exciting opportunity as you will be at the forefront of enabling SSE to meet its Net Zero ambitions.

You will:

• Make a variety of network alterations, refurbishments, and wayleave terminations from LV cables, 11kV distribution substations up to and including 33kV poles.
• Liaise with customers, land agents, local authorities, and SSE colleagues to achieve a fit for purpose design, this will include visiting site.
• Identify archaeology, ecological, environmental concerns and other land designations prior to works starting.
• Produce design deliverables (drawings, documents, access package and PCI's) to be ready for handover with construction team. All deliverables are to be produced using SSEN's Design Standards.
• As a Principal Designer you will ensure all schemes handed to delivery are CDM compliant, reducing and mitigating all health and safety risks.

You have:

• Knowledge and experience in the design/consents/construction of new cable routes, new overhead lines, network refurbishment, plant replacement and alterations on the LV to 33kV networks would be advantageous.
• An HNC or relevant experience in a similar field is desirable although not essential.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and experience of working with the NRSWA code of practice.
• IOSH or similar health and safety qualification would be advantageous.
• Organisational skills and the ability to work quickly, accurately, and independently whilst under pressure.

Regular travel is required and as a result we can only accept applications from candidates that hold a current driving licence.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact [e-mail]/01738 344051 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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