Electrical Network Designer – Grid Upgrades & Net Zero

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

SSE is seeking an Electrical CMI Network Designer to join our project refinement team. You will manage a portfolio of designs, conduct site visits across the South Distribution Network, and liaise with stakeholders to ensure schemes are feasible and compliant with our standards.

As part of the CMI team you will ensure that network alterations meet CDM and safety requirements while supporting the delivery of CAPEX and OPEX investment plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in design/consents/construction of new cable routes up to 33kV networks.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and working with the NRSWA code of practice.
• IOSH or similar health and safety qualification advantageous.
• Organisational skills and ability to work quickly, accurately, and independently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Make network alterations, refurbishments, and wayleave terminations from LV cables, 11kV distribution substations up to 33kV poles.
• Liaise with customers, land agents, local authorities, and SSE colleagues; site visits.
• Identify archaeology, ecological, environmental concerns and other land designations before works starting.
• Produce design deliverables (drawings, documents, access package and PCI's) using SSEN's Design Standards.
• As a Principal Designer you will ensure all schemes handed to delivery are CDM compliant, reducing and mitigating health and safety risks.

Skills

Cable design experience

CDM regulations knowledge

Health and safety awareness

Organisational skills

Education

HNC or above

Job description

SSE is seeking an Electrical CMI Network Designer to join our project refinement team. You will manage a portfolio of designs, conduct site visits across the South Distribution Network, and liaise with stakeholders to ensure schemes are feasible and compliant with our standards.

As part of the CMI team you will ensure that network alterations meet CDM and safety requirements while supporting the delivery of CAPEX and OPEX investment plans.