Electrical Design Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Who Are Bethell?

We are a Manchester based civil engineering and utility services group, continuing our major expansion plans in 2024 targeting a strengthening of its workforce by up to 20%. Bethell, which has operated in the Northwest for over 150 years, has a significant number of framework contracts with the Utility sector, Local Authorities and key infrastructure clients. We are an equal opportunities employer and have been accredited with both Investors in People and The Workplace Wellbeing Charter. We offer accredited training to colleagues who wish to develop themselves professionally and grow their skillsets.

Your next career opportunity could be with Bethell!

We have an ever-increasing number of multi utility projects to design for housing/ industrial and commercial developments across the whole of the North West, North Midlands, and Yorkshire as well as expanding into the I&C market and we are looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join our expanding team.

Your daily responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible for overseeing the design process for networks from LV to 11kV. This will include the submission of designs to the network operators. The ideal candidate will have worked for an ICP/IDNO previously and have good knowledge of the various processes and design software packages.

As our Design Engineer you will be integral in the designing of adoptable networks from Low voltage up to and including High Voltage at 11kV/20kV, and also preparing and submitting design documents to DNO/IDNO/ENA G81 adoptable standards. You will ultimately handover Approved Designs to the construction department for works to be carried out once signed off. You will record and process technical/design data, updating design trackers, and internal business systems, and ensure there is strict compliance with company systems, processes, and procedures. Other notable responsibilities include:

• Undertaking WinDebut software calculations
• Specifying equipment, including Substation switchgear and associated equipment.
• Assessing suitable substation earthing designs.
• Designing Electric Vehicle scheme civils layouts to CPO requirements.
• AutoCAD drafting to produce design plans and single line diagrams.
• Instructing and tracking Land rights on projects.
• Provide efficient support to the Design and Construction teams.
• Liaise with clients, CPOs, DNOs, IDNOs, and external stakeholders relating to design activities.
• Building and maintain existing and new client relationships, ensuring customer satisfaction KPI's are met.
• Attend client and internal meetings as required.
• Record and process technical/design data, updating design trackers, and internal business systems.
• Perform general administration duties relating to the role.

About you

Ideally you will hold a HNC/HND in electrical engineering, or proven capability through experience/history. You will have strong knowledge of regulations and standards, such as ENA Engineering Recommendation G81, and experience in DNO/IDNO design approvals is essential, and ideally you will already be undertaking similar work in their current or previous role. We need someone who is a strong communicator, who can take positive approaches to customers, clients and colleagues.

Attributes required

• A proactive approach to solving problems and seeking information
• Dedicated to providing high quality work and project coordination
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• A team player with the ability to work under pressure when required
• Understanding of and commitment to the company values
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and plan to meet tight deadlines to achieve required targets is essential
• Good experience and working knowledge of using Microsoft programs including Excel, Word and Outlook

Are you ready to make a change?

Career enhancement and development, colleague well-being and a genuinely positive work experience for all are key priorities. We are continuously evolving and improving our ways of working and you will support us in achieving our vision over the coming years.

Bethell Group PLC have select relationships with recruitment agencies. All roles are filled internally, but do use a Preferred Supply Chain should we require assistance. We therefore ask politely that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting our Talent Acquisition Manager, Commercial Managers and Managing Operational staff regarding roles advertised. Any CV's that are sent through unsolicited will be discounted from any roles.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Test and Inspection Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrician, Multi Skilled Electrical Technician, Technician, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Electrician, Installation Engineer, Electrical Tester, Machine Electrician, Service Electrician, Service Engineer, Industrial Electrician, Power Supply Engineer, Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Repair Technician, Mobile Engineer, Installation Technician and Multi-skilled Engineer will all be considered.