Job Title: Electrical Design Technician
Location: Kettering
Salary: Competitive
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to one of the water industry's most critical challenges while developing your expertise across data, network operations, and strategic resolution planning. IGL is part of the South Staffordshire Group – a 3,000-strong organisation behind South Staffs Water, Cambridge Water, and several leading utility support businesses – offering long-term development and career progression.
Infrastructure Gateway Ltd is looking for an experienced Electrical Design Technician to join our growing Design Team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced electrical professional to take the lead on large-scale electrical design schemes, supporting the delivery of high-quality infrastructure projects.
The successful candidate will play a key role in producing and managing electrical designs from concept through to approval while providing technical guidance and support to the wider team
The Role:
Produce high-quality electrical design drawings, engineering reports and technical documentation
Lead and manage electrical designs from start to completion
Review and check LV and HV designs produced by Design Technicians
Manage electrical Points of Connection (POCs) and design submissions to DNOs and IDNOs
Liaise with third-party network owners and distribution network operators
Ensure designs comply with G81 standards, NERS procedures and Distribution Safety Rules
Support and mentor junior members of the design team
Coordinate design progress meetings and provide technical input across the business
Manage workload allocation and prioritisation within the design team
What you’ll need:
Experience working within the electrical or utilities sector
Proven experience producing electrical design work
Experience working with DNOs and IDNOs
Knowledge of G81 standards
Experience using CAD software
Experience completing electrical studies using WinDebut or VisNet
Knowledge of earthing studies
Strong communication and organisational skills <button>
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Electrical qualifications at any level relevant to the role
What you’ll get in return:
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Family-Friendly Leave
Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days. -
Financial & Life Assurance
Life Assurance cover (role dependant) and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options. -
Health & Wellbeing
Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents. -
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 and more. -
Performance & Recognition
Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards. -
Flexibility & Opportunities
Overtime available and flexible shifts / hybrid working (role dependant)
At South Staffordshire Limited, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.
We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.
We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.
