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80809 - Senior Electrical Design Engineer
This Senior Electrical Design Engineer will report to the Design Lead and will work within Engineering Design - Capital Programme based in our Maidstone or Crawley office. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of £80,574 plus car and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote.
Close Date: 18/05/2025
We Also Provide The Following Additional Benefits:
* 23 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
* Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
* Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
* Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
* Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
* Occupational Health support
* Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers’ products
* Discounted gym membership
* Employee Assistance Programme
Job Purpose: Working across an Assets and Connections Portfolio, you will produce and assure high quality electrical designs to an agreed scope. Designs to be delivered to cost, time, and quality targets. All designs must meet UK Power Networks design and CDM standards. These designs could be for both non-contestable and contestable works. You will work as part of a diverse team, delivering design technical excellence.
Principle Accountabilities:
* Produce Electrical Designs that can be constructed in compliance with standards and CDM requirements and assure others designs.
* Deliver designs, which conform to all relevant Codes of Practice and company and industry standards (for all designs relevant to UKPN Sub-stations), with Electrical Design.
* Contribute to the production of technical, commercial and contractual documents for procurement of engineering products.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and company procedures.
* Compliance with design assurance and audit processes.
* Prepare concept and developed design, from specifications and drawings within defined periods.
* Provide an excellent service to the customer.
* Work as a Team Player within larger diverse teams.
* Collaborate with operational teams to guarantee a smooth process from initial enquiry through to final energisation and project closure.
* Comply with the requirements of the designer / principal designer as determined by the 2015 CDM Regulations.
* Ensure design eliminates hazards and reduces risks (with CDM).
* Support and mentor other team members to enhance their technical knowledge.
Qualifications:
* Electrical engineering background and experience. Knowledge of power system and protection design at 132KV, 33KV, 11KV, and intermediate voltages.
* Knowledge of design processes and DNO, ENA and International Design Standards including relevant operational aspects to deliver designs.
* Work with external engineering organisations and customers/partners representing UKPN effectively.
* Can approve designs in specific areas.
* A good safety culture and understanding of Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations.
* Ability to work independently, set and meet targets, and identify cost-saving solutions.
* Good team working skills.
* Awareness of business, environmental, safety, financial, and regulatory aspects.
* Knowledge of project management.
* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint; AutoCAD or MicroStation.
* Knowledge of distribution plant, cables, overhead lines, and current technological developments.
* Degree in engineering or science; Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership.
Additional notes: The role involves site visits, including operational substations, with mandatory safety compliance. The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages queries via the provided contact email.
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