Senior Electrical Design Engineer

FINTEC recruit Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer for a hybrid role in Lancashire. This position offers a salary up to GBP60,000, depending on experience. The ideal candidate will lead electrical design solutions for various projects, coordinating with utilities and ensuring high-quality designs. Applicants should be degree qualified with experience in electrical networks and relevant technical standards. A solid understanding of AutoCAD is also essential.

Qualifications

• Strong background in designing/planning LV/HV electrical utility network infrastructure.
• Experience with DNO/IDNO design approval is required.
• Familiarity with CDM Regulations and N.R.S.W.A.

Responsibilities

• Undertake LV/HV electrical network design solutions.
• Liaise closely with utility infrastructure organisations.
• Support the Tendering Department by providing outline designs.

Skills

LV/HV electrical network design

Experience designing electrical networks

AutoCAD knowledge

Understanding of UK power industry

Technical standards knowledge

Education

Degree/HND qualified or equivalent

Incorporated Engineer or expected to achieve

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

FINTEC recruit is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer – hybrid working. Our client has offices in the North East, Midlands & Yorkshire (Open to candidates across the UK). A permanent role with salary up to circa GBP60,000 + benefits (negotiable by experience)

Our client, a leading name in the utilities and engineering sector, is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing Design Department.

You’ll play a key role in developing, monitoring, and maintaining a standardised approach to electrical design, ensuring consistency and quality across multiple projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys technical design leadership, collaboration, and delivering innovative solutions across a range of utility and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Undertake LV/HV electrical network design solutions for domestic housing, commercial and industrial developments.
• Obtain DNO/IDNO design approval for tailored design solutions including power distribution earthing.
• Prioritise workflows, ensure high quality network designs and projects are completed accurately and delivered on time.
• Liaise closely with utility infrastructure organisations and equipment manufacturers, working closely with stakeholders for projects.
• Engage with Gas and Water Designers to coordinate the delivery of multi‑utility /domestic housing & commercial design projects.
• Support the Tendering Department and where required provide outline designs.

Skills and Experience required for the Senior Electrical Design Engineer role

• Degree/HND qualified or equivalent
• Incorporate Engineer or expected to achieve
• Experience of designing/planning LV and HV (11kV/33kV) electrical utility network infrastructure; experience designing LV/HV electrical networks.
• Understanding of UK power industry including technical standards DNO/IDNO network construction requirements
• Knowledge of technical specifications of equipment, substations, cables, and plant.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD software
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and N.R.S.W.A.
• Understanding of ISO09001, ISO14001 & ISO018001.

Full details for the Senior Electrical Design Engineer role is available on application. To apply please submit your current CV or via our FINTEC recruit website. INDH