Connections Design Engineer

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 Engineer

As a Design Engineer you will be required to have a high level of technical expertise, skills and knowledge to produce high quality design and quotations for new and modified connections whilst providing excellent customer service. In addition to this you will need to demonstrate the ability to manage workloads to meet regulatory standards and customer expectations, adapt to business changes and identify the training needs of less experienced colleagues to deliver or arrange training. You will ensure designs are safe and minimum cost solutions in accordance with Electricity North West Licence Conditions, Common Connections Charging Methodology and Electricity North West Policy and Standards of compliance.

• Be able to assist customers in making buying decisions;


• Display a strong passion of standing out to customers by your quality of service;


• Willing to take the lead on improvement initiatives and drive changes through to a successful conclusion;


• Act as a mentor for less experienced staff;


• Be self driven and have the ability to work under pressure to meet relevant business / regulatory targets.


• Demonstrate a high level of commercial awareness;


• Willingness to challenge, stretch yourself, continuously learn and grow.

• HNC (or higher) in Electrical \& Electronic Engineering.


• Strong understanding of LV / 6\.6kV / 11kV systems, substations, switchgear, transformers, and protection.


• Experience in electrical engineering design and electricity distribution, including relevant regulations and industry standards.


• Solid knowledge of network components, operations, and design standards/specifications.


• Understanding of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.


• Strong leadership skills with ability to work effectively in a team.


• Good commercial awareness of the connections market and wider construction industry.


• Excellent communication and customer service skills (written, verbal, and face\-to\-face).


• Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.


• Proficient in MS Office / IT systems.

We value your expertise. In return, you’ll receive:

• An annual bonus scheme


• Salary sacrifice car 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.

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.

Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at careers@enwl.co.uk or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2\)

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre\-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by 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.

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