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 Planner The Design Planner will lead a diverse technical team to deliver highquality, policycompliant designs and ensure projects meet agreed financial and performance goals. This role involves actively tracking progress, addressing challenges, and applying appropriate controls to keep work on plan while upholding safe working practices in line with Construction, Design and Maintenance (CDM) requirements. The role holder will provide clear technical guidance, coaching, and support to team members, fostering an environment where everyone can contribute and develop. They will also ensure the wellbeing, safety, and professional needs of colleagues are prioritised and responded to promptly and effectively. What we're looking for: HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline. Proven experience in secondary network design (LV11kV) within a DNO/DSO environment. Strong technical knowledge of electrical distribution network components, network operation, operational policy, design standards, and specifications. Good understanding of industry and regulatory requirements within electricity distribution. Sound understanding of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM regulations. Programme management experience with the ability to track and report against project performance. Ability to interpret, analyse, and work with technical data. A full, clean, UK driving license. What we re offering We value your expertise and in return, you ll receive: An annual bonus scheme 26 days annual leave increasing with length of service Car allowance or Company Vehicle 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 at careers@enwl.co.uk or on 0845 366 0092 (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.