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 successful candidate must, at the start of employment have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship. As a Design planner you will be responsible for assessing and designing solutions for unlooping domestic properties for the future installation of Low Carbon Technology including Electric Vehicle Charge Points, Heat Pumps and Solar Panels. You will be required to complete any associated network studies and the high level design, before Projects are passed for delivery. We re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Design Planner to join our team and help deliver safe, efficient, and customer-focused solutions for low voltage networks. You ll bring knowledge of Low Voltage networks and EPD 283 standards, along with experience conducting network studies using LV Affirm. Strong communication skills and a background in customer-facing roles within the utility industry or similar sectors are essential. Ideally, you ll hold an ONC or equivalent qualification in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or be working towards it, and you ll have experience working to targets in a results-driven environment. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgroundsif you re passionate about delivering excellent service and driving innovation in the utility sector, we d love to hear from you, even if you don t meet every requirement. Your unique perspective matters. What we re offering We value your expertise. In return, you ll receive: An annual bonus 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. 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, 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