Electricial Design Technician

Location: Kettering · Contract: Permanent · Full Time

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Technician / Electrical Designer to join our growing technical team. This is a key role responsible for leading the design and delivery of electrical infrastructure projects, ensuring designs are technically robust, fully compliant, and delivered to programme. Working closely with internal teams, DNOs, IDNOs and external stakeholders, you will take ownership of complex LV and HV network designs, provide technical guidance to colleagues, and support the successful delivery of projects from initial concept through to final approval. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical designer looking to play a leading role within a growing and ambitious organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of LV and HV electrical infrastructure projects from concept through to completion.
• Produce high-quality design drawings, engineering calculations, reports and technical documentation within agreed timescales.
• Review, check and approve electrical designs produced by Design Technicians, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and review single-line diagrams, earthing designs, network studies and associated engineering documentation.
• Manage Points of Connection (POC) applications and design submissions to DNOs and IDNOs.
• Liaise directly with DNOs, IDNOs and third-party network owners to secure technical approvals and progress projects.
• Provide technical expertise and support to internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all designs are compliant with G81 specifications, NERS requirements, Distribution Safety Rules (DSR) and relevant industry standards.
• Coordinate design reviews, technical meetings and project progress updates.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of design standards, processes and best practice.

Requirements

• Significant experience in LV and HV electrical infrastructure design.
• Strong technical knowledge of G81 standards, NERS accreditation requirements and utility network design.
• Experience working with DNOs, IDNOs and utility providers.
• Proven ability to review, check and approve technical designs.
• Strong understanding of electrical network design principles, earthing systems and engineering best practice.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise workload effectively.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree-level qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (desirable).
• Experience within an ICP or utility infrastructure environment (desirable).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and relevant electrical design software (desirable).
• NERS or G81 design accreditation (desirable).

Benefits

• Family‑Friendly Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days.
• Financial & Life Assurance: Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access.
• Lifestyle & Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
• Professional Development: Hands‑on training and ongoing career development opportunities.
• Inclusion & Belonging: Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group, Armed Force Network and more.
• Performance & Recognition: Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.

Schedule

Full Time