Lead Design Engineer

Timely Recruit Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £80k

Hybrid work

26 days leave

Private medical

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Career progression

Job summary

Timely Recruit Ltd is seeking an experienced Lead Design Engineer to lead a team delivering LV, HV and EHV electricity networks for major infrastructure projects across the UK. Hybrid working in London with strong leadership scope.

You will mentor engineers, review designs, manage DNO connections and collaborate with developers, customers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality network solutions, while upholding industry standards and safety.

Qualifications

• Background within a DNO, IDNO or ICP environment.
• Experience using WinDebut, IPSA, VisNet or similar network modelling software.
• Strong understanding of 2D CAD and electricity network design standards.
• Previous leadership, mentoring or supervisory experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A passion for developing people and delivering technically excellent solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Design Engineers.
• Review LV, HV & EHV network designs.
• Manage DNO connection applications and upstream network negotiations.
• Provide technical guidance on complex design challenges.
• Collaborate with developers, customers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality network solutions.
• Drive engineering excellence, continuous improvement and compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

2D CAD

Network modelling software

Mentoring/people development

Tools

WinDebut

IPSA

VisNet

Job description

Salary up to £80,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Electricity Design Engineer ready to take the next step into a technical leadership role?

We're looking for a Lead Design Engineer to lead a talented team delivering the design and adoption of LV, HV and ideally EHV electricity networks, supporting major infrastructure and low-carbon energy projects across the UK.

If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, mentoring engineers and working closely with DNOs, developers and customers, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and developing a team of Design Engineers.
• Reviewing and approving LV, HV & EHV network designs.
• Managing DNO connection applications and upstream network negotiations.
• Providing technical guidance on complex design challenges.
• Collaborating with developers, customers and key stakeholders to deliver high-quality network solutions.
• Driving engineering excellence, continuous improvement and compliance with industry standards.

We're Looking For

• Background within a DNO, IDNO or ICP environment.
• Experience using WinDebut, IPSA, VisNet or similar network modelling software.
• Strong understanding of 2D CAD and electricity network design standards.
• Previous leadership, mentoring or supervisory experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A passion for developing people and delivering technically excellent solutions.

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £80,000 + Excellent Benefits
• Hybrid working (3 days per week in London)
• 26 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension
• Life assurance
• Genuine career progression within a growing utilities business.