Senior Electrical Design Engineer – HV/LV, Lead & Coach

HVSS - High Voltage Systems & Services Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

40 hours per week

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Up to 5 extra days holiday for long/3?

Additional 5 days holiday purchase

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

5% employer pension contribution

2x Death in Service Cover

Cycle to work scheme

Green car scheme

Private health cover (half paid, fully

Job summary

HVSS is recruiting a Senior Design Engineer to lead the technical output of the Design Engineers on complex, high-value projects across UK utilities sectors. You will coach junior engineers, oversee ENA/DNO & IDNO G81-based design work, and ensure compliance with HSE, quality and environmental policies.

You will authorise design checks and promote value engineering within the team. This role offers a challenging, yet rewarding career with opportunities to develop processes and integrate new

Qualifications

• HND or degree in an electrical discipline.
• Experience of 11kV & LV design to a high level of quality and customer satisfaction.
• Experience of earthing designs across multiple DNO regions.
• Proven track record of authorising design checks across multiple DNO regions.
• Demonstrable competency in the physical and practical application of electrical installations.
• Ability to effectively communicate design requirements to clients, Project Managers and site teams.
• Desirable: Incorporated Engineer professional status with the IET.
• Desirable: ability to coach and train junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Produce compliant designs in accordance with customer requirements and industry standards.
• Understand, apply and train others on ENA, DNO & IDNO G81 design standards and engineering recommendations.
• Coach and support junior members on the team with client interactions and meetings.
• Process job specific cost estimates for variations and contract changes.
• Authorise project spends within your DOAG limits.
• Authorise design checks for others.
• Promote value engineering and better ways of working within the team.
• Monitor and maintain design standards.
• Ensure staff are working in line with the company policies and BMS, and develop this in line with industry changes.
• Ensure all design work is carried out in line with NERS accreditations.
• Ensure all design drawings passed to the Construction arm of the business are buildable and in line with project financials.
• Escalate problems in a timely manner to minimise business exposure.

Skills

11kV design

LV design

Earthing designs

Design checks

Client communication

Education

HND or degree in electrical discipline

Tools

Job description

HVSS is recruiting a Senior Design Engineer to lead the technical output of the Design Engineers on complex, high-value projects across UK utilities sectors. You will coach junior engineers, oversee ENA/DNO & IDNO G81-based design work, and ensure compliance with HSE, quality and environmental policies.

You will authorise design checks and promote value engineering within the team. This role offers a challenging, yet rewarding career with opportunities to develop processes and integrate new