Electrical Network Designer for Net Zero Grid

SSE PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Wellbeing services (GP & counselling)

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements

Job summary

SSE's SSEN Distribution in the UK is seeking an Electrical CMI Network Designer to join the project refinement team. You will visit sites and liaise with stakeholders to ensure designs are feasible and compliant across LV to 33kV networks.

The role emphasizes safety, CDM compliance, and delivering design deliverables ready for construction, with a hybrid work pattern and 50% office presence.

Qualifications

• Experience in design/consents/construction of LV to 33kV networks.
• HNC or above or relevant experience in a similar field.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and 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

Network design

Project coordination

Stakeholder liaison

Site visits

Education

HNC or above

Relevant field experience

Job description

SSE's SSEN Distribution in the UK is seeking an Electrical CMI Network Designer to join the project refinement team. You will visit sites and liaise with stakeholders to ensure designs are feasible and compliant across LV to 33kV networks.

The role emphasizes safety, CDM compliance, and delivering design deliverables ready for construction, with a hybrid work pattern and 50% office presence.