Senior Electrical Network Design Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Network Design Engineer to join our company. This role can be based at Bolton (Head Office) or any of our regional offices in North East, Midlands or Yorkshire

Overall Purpose of the Role:

Aptus Utilities are seeking to recruit a strong team player and multi-tasker to join us in the role of Senior Electrical Design Engineer, working directly under the guidance of and reporting to one of our Managers (Design). The ideal candidate will have strong electrical network design awareness and be able to demonstrate previous experience within the utility industry.

What you will be doing:

• Design individually tailored LV/HV electrical network design solutions and earthing assessments for domestic, commercial, and industrial developments (Single Line Diagrams, circuit diagrams, general arrangements, wiring diagrams, block cable diagrams/schedules, cable specification/sizing calculations, etc.).
• Obtain DNO/IDNO design approval for individually tailored network design solutions including power distribution earthing.
• Prioritise workflow, ensuring high quality network designs and projects are completed accurately, delivered on time, within budget, enhancing the professional image and reputation of the company in the marketplace.
• Liaise closely with Utility Infrastructure Providers, equipment manufacturers and the DNOs/IDNOs.
• Provision of specialist electrical network/substation engineering advice to project stakeholders.
• Monitor industry developments and contribute to on-going design strategy within the department
• Participate in internal and external stakeholders meetings and ensure excellent electrical advisory support, through liaison with all project stakeholders.
• Responsible for the technical compliance of electrical network design to meet the client’s requirements, ensuring they satisfy company quality requirements, they are compliant with current DNO/IDNO policy, ENA Documentation, CDM Regulation, Codes of Practice, National/International Standards and legislation, company policy/procedures and contract specification, including safety compliance, as appropriate.
• Work as part of the Design Department team to develop, monitor and maintain a standardised approach to Electrical design.
• Provide regular technical updates to the Design team, ensuring a consistent approach to design.
• Engage with Gas and Water Designers to coordinate the delivery of multi-utility design projects.
• Support the Tendering Department and where required provide outline designs.
• Undertake internal technical peer review of tendering and contract designs prior to design submission.
• Mentor, coach, and guide trainee/junior design engineers

• Suitable engineering qualification (Degree/HND or equivalent).
• Incorporate Engineer Status recognised by IET (or expected to achieve within 6 months) Experience in designing/planning LV and HV (11kV/33kV) electrical utility network infrastructure, substation and earthing designs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple diverse projects simultaneously.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience designing LV/HV electrical networks.
• Good understanding of UK power industry including technical standards DNO/IDNO network construction requirements, including a knowledge of G81 documents.
• Knowledge of technical specifications of equipment, substations, cables, and plant.
• An understanding of DNO protection requirements would be beneficial.
• Understanding of the current NERS requirements and be able to provide compliance support.
• Working knowledge of WinDEBUT/VisNet software
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD software
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and N.R.S.W.A.
• Understanding of ISO09001, ISO14001 & ISO018001.
• Prioritise workflow to ensure that individual projects are completed accurately, on time, within budget and in accordance with KPI metrics.
• Engage and communicate effectively with clients and relationship management, providing up to date progress on projects, ensuring clients expectations are met and where-ever possible exceeded.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to analyse complex electrical data and information.
• Ability to provide the highest levels of customer service, achieving maximum customer satisfaction.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• A team player with the ability to work independently and resolve any design issues

What we can offer in return:

• Benefits include cashback plans including eye-care, dental & prescriptions, to name just a few….. please click on our benefits brochure to view further details
• Gym, fitness and retail discounts
• Donate a Day – we will gift you an extra day off each year to do something for charity or within the community
• Mentoring and ongoing guidance, not only to settle you into your role, but throughout your career with Aptus
• We promote physical and mental health and provide additional support to our employees via our Employer Assistance Program all year round

Job Type: Full -time, Permanent

Location: Bolton- Unit 19-20, Barrs Fold Road, Wingates Industrial Estate, Bolton, BL5 3XP, North East- Unit 16a, Follingsby Park, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 8YG, Yorkshire- Unit 2-4, New Court, Mildred Sylvester Way, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1TA OR Midlands- Unit 11 Smiths Close, Zone 3 Burntwood Business Park, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 3FT

What’s next?

Please send your CV and contact details to careers@aptusutilities.co.uk

If you are shortlisted for this role, you will be contacted by a member of our People Team or the Hiring Manager, who will usually arrange a short telephone interview before arranging a face-to-face interview.