Electrical Layout Design Engineer

Morson Talent; Brighton; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company is seeking a Layout Design Engineer to develop electrical layouts for major projects. The ideal candidate will have an HNC in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in layout design using AutoCAD. Responsibilities include managing contractors, ensuring project delivery within time and cost, and collaborating with various teams. The role offers competitive salary and benefits such as an annual bonus scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

26 days annual leave

Market-leading contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate relevant layout experience in electrical engineering projects.
• Good knowledge of 132kV, 33kV and 11/6.6kV systems and substations.
• Experience with CDM regulations relating to utility projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement electrical layouts for Major Electricity Projects.
• Manage contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce technical specifications for electrical layouts.

Skills

Expert user of AutoCAD

Good team working and communication skills

Creative thinker

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Layout Design Engineer

Location: Salford

Type: Permanent Staff

Salary: £62,145.96 - £68,340.96

Morson Edge are working in partnership with SP Electricity North West who are responsible for delivering power to over five million people. They're champions of the North West and are proud that it's their electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between. A key part of the UK's journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of their electricity industry to enable clean, green economic growth. As the North West's electricity network operator, it's their responsibility to lead the way, help the region decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy and a sustainable energy future for all. In December 2024, SP ENWL were proud to be named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said they punched above their weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry's most difficult challenges. Come and be part of the team and make a difference.

The Role:

Electrical Layout Designer for Capital Projects on DNO systems up to and including 132kV, producing detailed design drawings using ACAD, and working closely with Project Managers, Construction Engineers and Design Engineers Managers to ensure that all 132/33/11/6.6kV projects achieve the programme objectives of time, cost and quality, at each key milestone stage, to meet requirements of the agreed programme.

Must establish and maintain a flexible and adaptable approach to change, being able to respond rapidly and develop creative solutions.

Operating effectively as part of the Grid and Primary Major Projects design team the post holder will forge strong working relationships with other team members within Major Projects, across the company and Client organisations.

This would be considered as a development role providing the candidate can demonstrate relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for developing and implementation of electrical layouts that deliver cost effective solutions for Major Electricity Projects.
• Responsible for the electrical layout design to ensure that project designs are developed in the appropriate and consistent format.
• Management of appropriate contractors during the whole life of projects requiring liaison with project managers, design, construction and project control sections.
• Responsible for providing accurate forecasts of information for the range of projects under their control.
• Managing Drawing Archives and Document Management System.
• Production of technical specifications for plant and associated with the layout, including structures, insulators, busbars and connectors.
• Responsible for developing, and agreeing with the layout team and other departments, appropriate design standards for electrical layouts.
• Responsible for production of Lighting and Small Power and earthing designs.
• Attending Option Approval Group site meetings and other site surveys to develop electrical layouts using the Standard Solutions Methodology.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and must be able to demonstrate relevant layout experience.
• Expert user of AutoCAD.
• Good knowledge of 132kV, 33kV and 11/6.6kV systems and substations including switchgear, transformers, overhead and underground circuits.
• Experienced with electrical engineering design & practices and have good knowledge of the electricity distribution business.
• Experience of CDM regulations relating to utility projects.
• Good team working and communication skills.
• Creative thinker, able to pre-empt project/schedule issues and adapt to change.
• Must be capable of drawing accurately to scale using model and paper space, layering etc and be able to manipulate views effectively.
• Must be able to produce plans and elevations from site measurements or archive drawings.

What SP ENWL offer

• An annual bonus scheme
• 26 days annual leave (increasing with length of service)
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunities for professional development through its learning and development function

SP ENWL values its people and is passionate about creating a great place to work — where everyone can be themselves, reach their full potential, and build lasting careers. The company is committed to increasing diversity of thought and talent within its workforce, aiming to recruit people who are representative of the communities it serves. Embracing differences is seen as a strength that makes the organisation stronger.

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