Electricity North West Construction & Maintenance Limited (ENWCML) is the specialist engineering arm of the Electricity North West Group. We deliver high and low voltage infrastructure services across the UK, operating independently from the regulated network business. Our expertise spans the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of private electrical networks for commercial and industrial clients.
With a growing national footprint and a reputation for technical excellence, ENWCML plays a vital role in supporting the UK’s energy transition and infrastructure resilience.
Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we’re building smarter, greener electricity networks to help Britain growinvesting in a better future, faster.
A Fantastic Opportunity: DESIGN AND BID ENGINEER
We are looking for an enthusiastic Design & Bid Engineer to join our team in Blackburn to work on the design, estimating and negotiation of LV and HV construction projects within our target markets. These would typically be in the range of £50k to £3M.
Converting sales enquiries to construction orders is a key part of the role so ideally, you will be experienced at working in a competitive contracting environment and delivering high quality, technically sound, presentations / bids to clients.
The role is based at Blackburn with travel as and when required for site visits and meetings.
Our people are important to us and we’re passionate about creating a great place to work where we can all be ourselves, reach our full potential and build long lasting careers. We’re striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our people and to recruit highly skilled workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. For us, embracing our differences is what makes us stronger.
What we’re looking for
We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who meet the following criteria:
* Minimum 3 years design and estimating experience in the HV and/or LV sectors in a competitive environment (essential)
* LV Power Systems Engineer (essential)
* HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
* Good knowledge and experience of 11/6.6kV and 415V systems including the design of switchgear, transformers, underground circuits and protection to DNO and Industry Standards (desirable)
* Familiar with both HV and LV earthing systems (desirable)
* Good understanding of the Construction, Design and Management Regulations 2015
* Excellent IT skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Understanding of construction projects and electrical installation practices
* Commercial risk assessment and mitigation experience
* Experience of working directly with customers
* Knowledge of DNO Codes of Practice, BS7671 and relevant industry standards
What we’re offering
We value your expertise. In return, you’ll receive:
* An annual bonus scheme
* 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
* Car allowance or Company Vehicle
* Private Healthcare
* 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.
If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team at careers@enwl.co.uk or call 0845 366 0092 (option 2).
Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, 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 (external only)