Job Description

Location:

Crawley, Hampshire, England

Salary:

400 - 500 per day

Category

Electrical Engineering

Sector:

Power, Nuclear and Utilities

Contract type

Contract

Consultant:

Tom Glover

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Industry:

Transmission and Distribution

Contract Type:

Contract (initial 6 months, highly extendable, outside IR35)

Summary:

We are seeking two Senior Electrical Design Engineers for initial 6-month contracts with strong potential for extension. These roles focus on new connections design, emphasising protection and control in compliance with Distribution Network Operator (DNO) standards. The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical design solutions, ensuring protection and control systems meet technical and regulatory requirements.


The positions offer a hybrid working model based out of either Crawley or Maidstone, requiring three days in the office and two days remote working per week. Candidates will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to produce detailed designs, review technical documentation, and support project delivery milestones. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers specialising in HV design and protection & control systems to contribute to significant infrastructure projects.

Skills:

Extensive experience in HV electrical design with a focus on protection and control

Strong knowledge of Distribution Network Operator (DNO) standards

Ability to produce and review detailed electrical design documentation and drawings

Proficient in protection relay settings and control schemes

Understanding of electrical system design principles and network integration

Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and technical reporting

Strong organisational and time management abilities

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

Experience working within hybrid working environments

Commitment to delivering projects on time, to cost and quality standards