Design Engineer

SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We’re one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem.

We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we’re collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker.

A Fantastic Opportunity: Design Engineer

To works as part of a team to design the more complex LV and HV overhead line and underground diversion, reinforcement, asset replacement, refurbishment, maintenance, network referrals, and clearance issues on the Electricity North West’s Wood pole, Mural wiring and underground networks. As part of this team you will be responsible for producing approved designs that meet ENWL policies and industry specifications. An emphasis will be placed on carrying out overhead line Refurbishment, Maintenance, and Asset replacement projects.

What you'll be doing:

• Manage the design phase of network investment, reinforcement, maintenance and refurbishment projects.
• Coordinate the delivery of design work packages to ensure projects are completed on time and to the required quality standards.
• Produce and maintain project documentation, including design drawings and technical records where required.
• Analyse asset and network data to develop practical, constructible design solutions.
• Work collaboratively with Design Technicians, Work Planners and other colleagues to prioritise and deliver project outcomes.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including utility providers, local authorities and other affected parties, to progress project activities.
• Prepare and present project proposals and support the approval process.
• Ensure designs are delivered in line with applicable technical, safety and regulatory requirements.

What you'll need:

• HNC (or equivalent qualification) in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in electrical network planning and design from LV up to and including 11kV.
• Ability to produce HV/LV network designs and technical specifications.
• Strong ability to analyse and resolve complex technical issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including working with and analysing large datasets.
• Competence in CAD or similar engineering drawing software.
• Experience managing design work to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide technical advice to a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Experience coordinating technical activities or supporting project delivery.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• Ability to undertake site visits and surveys, which may involve travelling to remote locations and walking across uneven terrain.

What we offer:

We value your expertise. In return, you’ll receive:

• An annual bonus scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• 26 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger.

Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team.

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.