Layout 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: Layout Design Engineer

We’re looking for a motivated and detail‑focused Electrical Layout Design Engineer to help deliver high‑quality substation layouts for high‑voltage networks (up to 132kV). You’ll use AutoCAD to create clear, accurate drawings and develop practical layout solutions that support the safe, efficient, and cost‑effective delivery of major capital projects.

Working closely with the Project Manger, Construction Managers (and Construction Engineers) and Design Manager to ensure that all 132/33kV projects achieve the programme objectives of time, cost and quality, at each key milestone stage, to meet requirements of the agreed programme.

Please note: We are willing to see candidates on a developmental basis.

What you'll be doing:

• Accountable for developing and implementation of electrical layouts that deliver cost effective solutions for Major Electricity Projects.
• Responsible for the electrical layout design to ensure that project designs are developed in the appropriate and consistent format.
• Management of appropriate contractors during the whole life of projects requiring liaison with project managers, design, construction and project control sections.
• Responsible for providing accurate forecasts of information for the range of projects under their control.
• Managing ENWL Drawing Archives and Document Management System.
• Production of technical specifications for plant and associated with the layout, including structures, insulators, busbars and connectors.
• Responsible for developing, and agreeing with the layout team and other departments, appropriate design standards for electrical layouts.
• Responsible for production of Lighting and Small Power and earthing designs.
• Attending Option Approval Group site meetings and other site surveys to develop electrical layouts using the Standard Solutions Methodology.

What you'll need:

• HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and must be able to demonstrate relevant layout experience.
• Expert user of AutoCAD.
• Expert user of RasterCAD.
• Good knowledge of 132kV, 33kV and 11/6.6kV systems and substations including switchgear, transformers, overhead and underground circuits.
• Experienced with electrical engineering design & practices and have good knowledge of the electricity distribution business.
• Experience of CDM regulations relating to utility projects.
• Good team working and communication skills.
• Creative thinker, able to pre-empt project/schedule issues and adapt to change.
• Must be capable of drawing accurately to scale using model and paper space, layering etc and be able to manipulate views effectively.
• Must be able to produce plans and elevations from site measurements or archive drawings.
• UK Driving Licence and access to own car.

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 on (phone number removed) (option 2)

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.