Senior Design Engineer

Freedom Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Senior Design Engineer specializing in Earthing to oversee technically demanding projects and guide a team. The role requires proficiency in high voltage earthing design and familiarity with CDEGS software, alongside excellent client management skills. Comprehensive benefits include pension contributions, holiday days, and personal wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

25 days holiday

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Private Medical Insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits (Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, etc.)

Qualifications

• Degree qualification desirable; HNC/HND essential.
• Autonomous with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; CDEGS experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing and leading technically demanding projects.
• Leading earthing projects from inception to completion.
• Mentoring Design, Assistant, and Graduate Engineers.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Technical Leadership

High Voltage Earthing Design

CDEGS Software Proficiency

Education

HNC/HND

Degree Qualification (desirable)

Tools

AutoCAD

CDEGS

Job description

Freedom's Network Services team is seeking a Senior Design Engineer specializing in Earthing to join an established team and contribute immediately.

We are expanding due to increasing workload and need someone with an Engineering background in Earthing to handle our growing project portfolio, producing drawing packages and reports as required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and leading technically demanding projects.
• Leading all types of earthing projects from inception to completion independently, ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely delivery.
• Maintaining strong client relationships through good commercial awareness.
• Mentoring and guiding Design, Assistant, and Graduate Engineers.
• Possessing detailed knowledge of high voltage earthing design and proficiency with CDEGS software (MALZ, MALT, RESAP).
• Conducting studies within CDEGS software, including HI-FREQ, FCDIST, TRALIN, etc.
• Performing complex studies such as impressed voltage assessments.
• Attending and leading design team meetings via Teams or in person.
• Providing engineering solutions to site-based problems through TQ/RFI processes.
• Reviewing and authorizing earthing reports and drawings, offering technical feedback.
• Conducting site visits for earthing assessments, design commissioning, and investigations after failures.

Qualifications and experience:

• Degree qualification is desirable; HNC/HND is essential.
• Autonomous with minimal supervision required.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; experience with CDEGS is advantageous.
• Desirable to have knowledge of lightning protection risk assessments and design.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including:

• Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible benefits such as Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, and more.

Next Steps:

We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We will outline our recruitment process clearly and accommodate your needs during application and interviews. About Us:

Freedom is part of the NG Bailey Group, a leading UK engineering and services company founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3,000 employees. We focus on developing our people through training and support, working on innovative projects across various sectors.

We value progression and will support your development through regular reviews, training, and ongoing support to help you excel.