Design Engineer
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HVSS, founded in 2010, is a privately owned company with an outstanding reputation amongst clients and the wider utilities industry. We have experienced immense growth year on year, with offices located around the UK, and provide an innovative approach to our clients nationally. We offer services ranging from private high‑voltage connections and maintenance to multiple new connections across electricity, gas, telecoms, water and EV charging. We strive to be market leaders and are looking for motivated individuals to join us on our journey and to be part of our bright future.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce compliant designs in accordance with customer requirements and industry standards.
* Understand and apply ENA, DNO & IDNO G81 design standards and engineering recommendations.
* Process job‑specific cost estimates for variations and contract changes.
* Authorise project spends within your DOAG limits.
* Promote value engineering and better ways of working within the team.
* Work within the guidance of the company policies and BMS, and identify areas for review.
* Ensure own design work is carried out in line with NERS accreditations.
* Ensure own design drawings passed to the Construction arm are buildable and in line with project financials.
* Escalate problems in a timely manner to minimise business exposure.
Experience & Qualities
* HND or degree in an electrical discipline.
* Experience of 11kV & LV design to a high level of quality and customer satisfaction.
* Knowledge of applying design processes across multiple DNO regions.
* Ability to effectively communicate design requirements to clients, Project Managers and site teams.
Desirable
* Experience of earthing designs across multiple DNO regions.
* Knowledge of the physical and practical application of electrical installations.
* Achieved or working towards Engineering Technician professional status with the IET.
* Working knowledge and experience of private electricity networks.
* Ability to recognise gaps in own competencies, be it technical or soft skills.
* Ability to multitask and prioritise own workload in line with guidance from senior members of the team.
What You Can Expect From Us
* Full‑time, permanent role.
* Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (40 hours per week).
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays as standard.
* Up to 5 extra days holiday for long service.
* The option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
* 5% employer pension contribution.
* 2x Death in Service Cover.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Tuskers Green Car Scheme.
* Private health cover, half paid for by us, and fully paid after 3 years.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Utilities
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