Design Engineer

Salary: £45.6k - £56.4k per annum (Dependent on skills & qualifications)

Perks & Benefits: Competitive pension scheme - Enhanced maternity/paternity pay - Life assurance - HolidayPlus - Cycle2work Scheme & more

Reference: REQ4332

We are looking for….

An opportunity has arisen for the position of Design Engineer (MOBs and CDS) in the Network Management Distribution team (Risk Management), reporting to the Design Manager. The base location is St Mary Cray, but the successful candidate must be willing to travel throughout SGN’s Southern and Scotland Networks to carry out site inspections and attend meetings with other business areas or external parties including building owners.

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses across the community. Whether you're supporting from the office or working on the front line, every role plays a part.

How you’ll support us on our mission to keep people safe and warm…

• Producing standard designs for MOBs
• Producing complex designs for MOBs and CDS installations
• Preparation of scaled drawings including 3D BIM Level 2 and creating a library of designs
• Requirement to travel to sites
• Ensure designs are compliant with the relevant Legislation and technical standards
• Produce any design variations on projects
• Work with operational teams on application of designs
• Work with Local Authorities and other 3rd parties on planning and approval of designs
• Produce installation completion packs
• Supporting the wider Network Management team with other tasks when required

What you’ll need

We’re looking for a blend of skills and attributes that make you a great fit for this role. If you don’t tick every box, don’t worry - we provide tailored learning and development programs to help you grow and succeed with us.

• Understanding of the gas industry
• Ideally hold a HNC Mechanical/Engineering or higher
• Must be highly competent and experienced in the use of CAD/ Revit, with a good knowledge of software (2D essential, 3D preferable)
• Ability to work in a team or autonomously when required
• Good communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Highly motivated with a flexible approach
• Ability to respond and adapt quickly to change; and meet tight deadlines
• The role will require some travel around the UK, therefore you must have a valid driving licence