Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Milton Keynes (1 day per week onsite) | Salary: Up to £68,000
VIQU is recruiting a Senior Electrical Design Engineer for a leading organisation operating within the UK energy and utilities sector. This business specialises in grid consultancy, private networks, and electricity distribution infrastructure, working closely with developers, ICPs, and DNOs across the UK.
This role will focus on reviewing and developing new electricity network designs, supporting projects from initial concept through to energisation and final adoption. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring designs are technically compliant, commercially viable, and aligned with industry regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Review and approve new electricity network connection designs submitted by developers and ICPs for adoption
Design and develop new electricity network connections, including determining Points of Connection (PoC)
Produce and review 11kV and 33kV electrical network designs in line with industry standards
Ensure all adoptable networks comply with company standards, NERS accreditation requirements, and regulatory legislation
Work closely with DNO planning and design teams to maintain strong technical relationships
Support projects from initial award through to adoption and energisation
Review as-built submissions and support construction teams where design changes arise during delivery
Coordinate with developers, ICPs, DNOs, and land rights teams to ensure projects progress efficiently
Provide technical support across the wider engineering function where required
Key Requirements
Previous experience in a Senior Electrical Design Engineer / Design & Planning Engineer / Connections Engineer role
Strong experience designing 11kV and 33kV electrical distribution networks (33kV experience is essential)
Background within ICP, IDNO, DNO, or utility connections environments
Experience reviewing third-party designs and supporting adoption processes
Strong understanding of G81, NERS, ENA documentation, and industry regulations
Experience determining Point of Connection (PoC) and managing design approvals
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role.
To Apply
To discuss this opportunity in more detail, reach out to Phoebe Rees via the VIQU website or LinkedIn. Referral bonus available (T&Cs apply)