Senior Design Engineer

Senior Electrical Design Engineer Location: Multiple UK Locations Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Role Overview Advance TRS is working in partnership with a well-established and rapidly growing UK multi-utility infrastructure provider to recruit a Senior Electrical Design Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical design professional to play a key role in delivering LV and HV network designs across a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and industrial developments. Reporting to a Design Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for producing compliant, high-quality electrical network designs while providing technical leadership, stakeholder support, and mentoring within a collaborative design environment. Key Responsibilities Design bespoke LV and HV (11kV/33kV) electrical network and earthing solutions. Produce detailed electrical design deliverables, including: Single line diagrams General arrangements Circuit and wiring diagrams Block cable diagrams and schedules Cable sizing and specification calculations Obtain DNO/IDNO design approvals for electrical network and earthing designs. Ensure all designs comply with current: DNO/IDNO policies ENA and G81 documentation CDM Regulations Relevant UK standards, legislation, and codes of practice Liaise with DNOs, IDNOs, utility providers, equipment manufacturers, and internal stakeholders. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising workloads to meet programme and budget requirements. Provide specialist electrical and substation engineering advice to project teams. Support tendering activities through outline designs and technical input. Undertake internal peer reviews of tender and contract designs. Contribute to the development and maintenance of standardised electrical design procedures. Mentor and support junior and trainee engineers. Coordinate with gas and water design teams to deliver integrated multi-utility solutions. Candidate Requirements Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering. Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status with the IET, or working towards within 6 months. Minimum 5 years' experience designing LV and HV electrical utility networks. Strong knowledge of the UK power distribution industry and DNO/IDNO requirements. Working knowledge of: G81 documentation NERS requirements Substation, cable, and plant specifications DNO protection philosophies (desirable) Proficiency in WinDEBUT / VisNet and AutoCAD. Good understanding of CDM Regulations, NRSWA, and relevant ISO standards. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities. Self-motivated team player capable of working independently and resolving design issues. What's on Offer Permanent, full-time position with a growing infrastructure business. Long-term career development and mentoring opportunities. Supportive and collaborative design environment. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to work on a wide range of high-profile multi-utility projects across the UK. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status