Electricial Design Technician

Infrastructure Gateway Ltd; Kettering; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-Friendly Leave

Financial & Life Assurance

Health & Wellbeing

Cycle to Work Scheme

My Premier Benefits discounts

Job summary

South Staffordshire Limited is seeking a Senior Design Technician / Electrical Designer to lead the design and delivery of LV and HV electrical infrastructure projects in Kettering. You will own complex designs, produce drawings and calculations, and guide colleagues to ensure robust technical outcomes.

The role requires substantial LV/HV design experience, G81 knowledge, NERS accreditation and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in LV and HV electrical infrastructure design.
• Strong knowledge of G81 standards and NERS accreditation.
• Experience with DNOs/IDNOs and utility network design.
• Ability to review and approve technical designs.
• Understanding of earthing systems and engineering best practice.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of LV and HV electrical infrastructure projects from concept to completion.
• Produce high-quality design drawings, calculations, reports and documentation on time.
• Review and approve designs prepared by junior designers.
• Prepare single-line diagrams, earthing designs and network studies.
• Manage POC applications and design submissions to DNOs/IDNOs.
• Coordinate with DNOs/IDNOs and network owners for approvals.
• Provide technical guidance across the project lifecycle.
• Ensure designs comply with G81, NERS, DSR and standards.
• Lead design reviews and progress meetings.
• Contribute to design standards and process improvements.

Skills

LV/HV design

G81 standards

NERS accreditation

Stakeholder management

Multi-project management

Effective communication

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: Kettering

Contract: Permanent | Full Time

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Technician / Electrical Designer to join our growing technical team. This is a key role responsible for leading the design and delivery of electrical infrastructure projects, ensuring designs are technically robust, fully compliant, and delivered to programme.

Working closely with internal teams, DNOs, IDNOs and external stakeholders, you will take ownership of complex LV and HV network designs, provide technical guidance to colleagues, and support the successful delivery of projects from initial concept through to final approval.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical designer looking to play a leading role within a growing and ambitious organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of LV and HV electrical infrastructure projects from concept through to completion.
• Produce high-quality design drawings, engineering calculations, reports and technical documentation within agreed timescales.
• Review, check and approve electrical designs produced by Design Technicians, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and review single-line diagrams, earthing designs, network studies and associated engineering documentation.
• Manage Points of Connection (POC) applications and design submissions to DNOs and IDNOs.
• Liaise directly with DNOs, IDNOs and third-party network owners to secure technical approvals and progress projects.
• Provide technical expertise and support to internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all designs are compliant with G81 specifications, NERS requirements, Distribution Safety Rules (DSR) and relevant industry standards.
• Coordinate design reviews, technical meetings and project progress updates.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of design standards, processes and best practice.

What you’ll need:

• Significant experience in LV and HV electrical infrastructure design.
• Strong technical knowledge of G81 standards, NERS accreditation requirements and utility network design.
• Experience working with DNOs, IDNOs and utility providers.
• Proven ability to review, check and approve technical designs.
• Strong understanding of electrical network design principles, earthing systems and engineering best practice.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise workload effectively.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality solutions.
• HNC/HND or degree-level qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience within an ICP or utility infrastructure environment.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and relevant electrical design software.
• NERS or G81 design accreditation.

What you’ll get in return:

• Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days.
• Financial & Life Assurance: Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you.
• Lifestyle & Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
• Professional Development: Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Inclusion & Belonging: Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group, Armed Force Network and more.
• Performance & Recognition: Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.

At South Staffordshire Limited, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.

We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.