Senior Electrical Engineer

Randstad Construction and Property; Wythenshawe; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for high-profile highways infrastructure, with a focus on DNO connections and EV charging. The role supports a flexible hybrid Manchester-based setup, including part-time or ad hoc hours.

You will lead technical input for DNO connection projects, translate EV load data into robust distribution designs, and develop electrical packages while coordinating with DNOs and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree or equivalent required.
• CEng/IEng status or working toward registration preferred.
• Experience with DNO connections and capacity upgrades.
• Strong LV/11kV distribution network knowledge including RMUs and feeder pillars.
• Proven ability to translate load data into connection specs.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical input for National Highways DNO connection projects across multiple sites.
• Translate EV charger counts and kVA requirements into connection specifications.
• Develop, review and check electrical packages for DNO connections (RMUs, LV pillars).
• Produce SLDs, load/cable schedules, equipment specs and datasheets.
• Act as technical contact with DNOs; review offers and expedite applications.
• Prioritise multi-site connection strategies across deadlines.

Skills

DNO connections

EV charging design

LV/11kV distribution

Project delivery

Stakeholder communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent

Chartered Engineer / IEng status or progressing

Job description

Job Advertisement Draft

Senior Electrical Engineer - Highways DNO & EV InfrastructureLocation: Hybrid (Manchester Office / Remote) - Flexible & Part-Time/Adhoc Hours Considered

Sector: Infrastructure / Roads

Framework: National Highways

Reporting To: Principal Engineer

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specialising in Distribution Network Operator (DNO) connections and EV charging infrastructure to support a critical National Highways project.

This role offers exceptional flexibility-we are open to full-time hybrid arrangements or part-time/adhoc working patterns, making this ideal for experienced engineers seeking flexible working conditions alongside impactful, high-profile infrastructure work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical technical input for National Highways DNO connection projects across multiple sites concurrently.


• Translate EV infrastructure load demand data (charger counts, kVA requirements, and charger types) into robust electrical connection specifications.


• Develop, review, and check electrical engineering packages for DNO connections, focused on 11/0.4kV transformer-coupled Ring Main Units (RMUs) and LV feeder pillars.


• Produce key design documentation, including single line diagrams (SLDs), load schedules, cable schedules, equipment specifications, and technical datasheets.


• Act as the primary technical contact with DNOs, reviewing connection offers, assessing constraints, and expediting connection applications and capacity upgrades.


• Prioritise and manage multi-site connection strategies across competing project deadlines.

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications:

• Relevant Electrical Engineering qualification (Degree, HND/HNC, or equivalent completed apprenticeship).


• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status (or actively working toward professional registration).

Technical & Industry Knowledge:

• DNO & Grid Connections: Proven experience preparing DNO connection applications, capacity upgrade requests, and managing utility interfaces.


• HV/LV Distribution Systems: Strong background in LV and 11kV distribution networks, specifically 11/0.4kV transformers, RMUs, and feeder pillars.


• EV Infrastructure: Direct experience assessing EV charging electrical loads and translating requirements into scalable distribution designs.


• Project Delivery: Ability to manage competing priorities across large-scale, multi-site highway portfolios while adhering to UK electrical standards and HSE regulations.

Personal Profile:

• Proactive and self-motivated with strong organisational skills across multi-site deliverable.


• Strong stakeholder communicator, comfortable liaising with DNOs, external consultants and client representatives.


• Compromise-free approach to electrical safety, risk management, client satisfaction.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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