Electrical Design Engineer / Technical Manager
hace 11 días
Norwich
About the Role Blueprint Recruitment are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer / Technical Manager to join a growing engineering team. This is a key position responsible for leading the design, technical assurance, and delivery of electrical infrastructure projects across utility and private networks. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring designs meet industry standards, client requirements, and regulatory compliance, while providing technical leadership across multiple projects. Key Responsibilities • Lead the design and development of electrical systems (typically 11kV–132kV), • Produce and review detailed design packages including:, • Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), • Protection and control schematics, • Cable calculations and layouts, • Earthing studies and design, • Provide technical oversight and approval of designs, • Act as the main technical interface with clients, network operators, and third-party stakeholders, • Ensure compliance with relevant standards (ENA, BS, IEC, etc.), • Support project delivery teams with technical guidance and problem-solving, • Mentor and develop junior engineers within the team, • Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes and standards Requirements • Proven experience in electrical design within the UK power sector, • Strong background working on local distribution networks, • Previous experience working for an Independent Connection Provider (ICP), • In-depth knowledge of UK grid connection processes and standards, • Familiarity with protection systems, substations, and distribution networks, • Experience using design tools such as AutoCAD, Amtech, ETAP, or similar, • Strong understanding of earthing design and electrical calculations, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable • Experience in a technical leadership or managerial role, • Chartered Engineer status (or working towards), • Knowledge of G81 standards and network operator-specific requirements, • Experience across renewable or infrastructure projects