Electrical Network Designer

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Aldershot; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP service

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Tech/Transport season ticket loans

Maternity/adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSEN Distribution is seeking an Electrical CMI Network Designer to join our team as we refine a portfolio of work across the South Distribution Network. The role involves site visits, stakeholder liaison, and producing design deliverables that meet SSEN’s Design Standards.

You will ensure CDM compliance, manage health and safety risks, and collaborate with customers, land agents, and SSE colleagues to deliver safe, cost-effective solutions. Regular travel is required in this hybrid role.

Qualifications

• 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.
• A HNC or above or relevant experience in a similar field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cable route design

CDM knowledge

NRSWA knowledge

IOSH qualification

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Education

HNC or above

Job description

Base Location: Portsmouth, Petersfield, Aldershot, Isle of Wight, New Forest, Poole, Basingstoke, West London, Slough, Reading or Theale.

This is a hybrid working role and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office/depot.

Salary: £50,964 - £60,899 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

We are looking for an Electrical CMI Network 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.
• A HNC or above or relevant experience in a similar field.
• 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’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

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.