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Senior Electricity Design Engineer
Location: Cardiff (Hybrid/Remote Working Available)
Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 + Discretionary Bonus
Hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits: Private healthcare, life insurance, enhanced pension, generous annual leave, hybrid/remote working, bonus scheme, training for additional qualifications
Join a Leading Utility Provider
The client is a fast-growing multi-utility provider, delivering expert solutions for commercial and residential developments across the UK. As part of our continued expansion, we are seeking an experienced Senior Electricity Design Engineer to join our Cardiff-based team.
With a strong reputation for excellence, they offer a supportive work environment, career growth opportunities, and competitive benefits, including hybrid working, private medical insurance, and structured professional development.
The Role – What You’ll Be Doing
As a Senior Electricity Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing and reviewing electricity infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company standards. You’ll provide mentorship, technical expertise, and leadership to the wider team while collaborating with key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and review new LV & HV networks for commercial and residential developments and new connections
- Ensure compliance with DNO, IDNO, and NERS standards
- Produce high-level designs to support tenders and client requirements
- Mentor and support junior designers within the team
- Attend tendering and pre-start site meetings, offering technical guidance
- Drive continuous process improvements and contribute to maintaining NERS accreditation
What We’re Looking For
The client is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong technical expertise and leadership qualities. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and a proven track record in electrical design.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience designing electrical networks up to 11kV
- Strong knowledge of DNO/IDNO standards & technical specifications
- Ability to review and approve electrical designs in compliance with NERS
- Strong understanding of CDM Regulations 2015 and utility project feasibility
- Experience using Windebut and/or VisNet Connect software
Desirable Skills:
- Professional registration (or working towards Incorporated/Chartered status)
- AutoCAD proficiency and experience in cost modelling for tenders
- A valid UK driving licence
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Salary (£45k – £60k) + Bonus
- Hybrid Working (Flexible Office & Remote Work)
- Private Healthcare & Life Insurance
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + Christmas Shutdown
- Additional Training & Career Development Opportunities
Ready to Apply?
If you're an experiencedSenior Electricity Design Engineer looking for an exciting new challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to be part of a dynamic, growing team where your skills and expertise will make a real impact.
