Contestable Design Engineer Job at Hedera Hiring Ltd (Leicester)

Design Engineer - Contestable Networks

You will liaise with upstream network operators to locate, design, and approve C...

Location

United Kingdom , Woolpit

Salary:

30542.00 - 47050.00 GBP / Year

Hedera Hiring Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in the design of utilities, preferably in the Power Distribution sector
Knowledge of CDM Regulations & Health and Safety legislation
Working knowledge of current Legislation, Technical Standards & Specifications and ENA
Awareness of the implications to the safe management of electrical networks
Graduates with a qualification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering are welcomed to apply

Job Responsibility

Liaise with our clients to understand the requirements and constraints on their projects
Complete design work in accordance with Client requirements and IDNO/DNO/Industry standards
Attend meetings with Clients, Network Operators, and other companies as required
Ensure compliance with NRSWA procedures
Complete technical and safety audits as required
Assist in the maintenance of the IDNOs self-approval status with the network operators
Authorise design work in line with the Delegation of Authority Guidelines

What we offer

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with option to purchase additional leave
Pension (up to 10% employer contribution)
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
Pathways towards professional registration (EngTech, IEng, CEng)
Access to training programmes (including City & Guilds Electricity)

Fulltime

Multi-utility design engineer

As a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of elec...

Location

United Kingdom , Cheshire

Salary:

40000.00 - 45000.00 GBP / Year

Hedera Hiring Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience in designing electric or water projects within domestic, industrial, commercial, and high-rise sectors
Knowledge of CDM regulations and their application to design
Understanding of new roads and street works regulations
Strong ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and commercial documentation
Experience within the multi-utility industry
Full UK Drivers Licence

Job Responsibility

Manage a range of electric or water design projects ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards
Oversee the design life cycle, ensuring that milestones are achieved within set timeframes from quotation through to final adoption
Deliver cost-effective solutions for domestic, industrial, commercial, EV charging points, and high-rise developments
Collaborate with Design Engineers and managers to ensure technical input and compliance are maintained
Liaise with internal stakeholders such as the Delivery and Operations teams, and external stakeholders including developers, gas/electricity network operators, and water companies
Ensure contract specifications match the original quote, verifying assumptions and non-contestable works

New

Civil Design Engineer

We’re seeking an experienced Civil Design Engineer to help design structural wor...

Location

United Kingdom , Milton Keynes

Salary:

45000.00 - 50000.00 GBP / Year

Hedera Hiring Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in civil engineering
Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit
Good understanding of industry standards and design specifications
Good understanding of Building regulations
Be able to interpret civil and structural engineering drawings

Job Responsibility

Prepare Civil Design Solutions
Interface with electrical design colleagues to agree best economic design solutions
Prepare all associated CAD drawings
Liaise with asset adoption authorities (typically DNOs) to agree civil design solution
Assist the electrical & civil design teams to prepare and submit contestable designs up to 132KV
Liaise with buyers and manufacturers to agree best procurement solutions
Assist field based staff with civil design construction matters
Assist sales team with tendering and concept designs

What we offer

25 days + Bank Holidays
Pension scheme
Bonus scheme

Fulltime

New

33kv Design Engineer

A large independent connections provider with a very broad and exciting range of...

Location

United Kingdom , Milton Keynes

Salary:

35000.00 - 45000.00 GBP / Year

Hedera Hiring Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years experience in undertaking contestable designs for electrical connections to UK requirements
Degree or similar electrical qualification
AutoCad
Earthing design
Electrical Studies (P28, P29, G5/4 etc)
Protection and AC/DC schematics
Cable sizing

Job Responsibility

Help design contestable connections between 11kV - 33kV for a broad range of end clients and industries
Work closely with colleagues from the civil design team, the protection and control engineers and external clients / landowners
See the project through from initial design to project completion
Undertake the electrical design
Be responsible for compiling suitable contestable submissions
See this through to gaining contestable approval and providing support to the end of the construction phase

What we offer

25 days + Bank Holidays
Pension scheme

Fulltime

New

EVCP Design Engineer

You’ll join a large ICP company that specialises in multi-utility connections ac...

Location

United Kingdom , Glasgow; Hamilton; Stonehouse; Warrington

Salary:

35000.00 - 42000.00 GBP / Year

Hedera Hiring Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

NRSWA Operative/Supervisor qualification
Electrical design industry knowledge
Experience using design software such as AutoCAD, Windebut etc
Experience of CMD regulations and ability to interpret and apply design solutions
Ability to effectively understand and interpret complex engineering drawings and appropriate commercial documentation
HNC in an engineering discipline
SHEA Power
Degree in an engineering discipline

Job Responsibility

Manage a portfolio of EVCP design projects ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards and technical policies and bulletins
Be responsible for managing all aspects of the design life-cycle from quotation acceptance to adoption, ensuring that time-bound milestones are achieved
Be responsible for ensuring accurate project documentation is recorded
Liaison with Design Engineers to ensure appropriate technical input and compliance with standards is achieved
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including Delivery Teams, Operations Team and developers
Liaise as required with external agencies including electricity network operators
Carry out other duties which are appropriate to the post as may be reasonably requested
Verify contract against original quote, ensuring that assumptions, plant and equipment and non-contestable works are valid and within specification
Adhere to commercial and financial policies and procedures, highlighting variations from agreed specifications
Work efficiently and effectively to achieve personal and company targets and objectives

What we offer

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Holiday Buy Back Scheme (purchase up to 5 additional days)
Up to 7% Employer Pension Contribution
Life Assurance (x4 Annual Gross Salary)
Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days from home)
Company car/car allowance
Private Medical Insurance
Company sick pay

Fulltime

New

Graduate Electrical Engineer

The Company: You will have exciting opportunities to work on varied electrical p...

Location

United Kingdom , Bristol

Salary:

25000.00 GBP / Year

Hedera Hiring Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
An interest in High voltage electrical engineering or renewable energy
Looking to develop your career into becoming an Electrical Design Engineer

Job Responsibility

Help with the design process of contestable connections up to 132kV for a broad range of end clients and industries
Work on varied electrical projects with voltages ranging from LV through to 132kV connections
Work on schemes including Large Scale Solar, Battery Storage and Gas generation facilities

What we offer

Training and Mentorship
Regular salary reviews as your experience increases
25 days + Bank Holidays
Pension scheme

Fulltime

New

132kV Design Engineer

A large independent connections provider with a very broad and exciting range of...

Location

United Kingdom , Milton Keynes

Salary:

50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Hedera Hiring Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years experience in undertaking 132kV designs for electrical connections to UK requirements
Degree or similar electrical qualification
AutoCad
Earthing design
Electrical Studies (P28, P29, G5/4 etc)
Protection and AC/DC schematics
Cable sizing

Job Responsibility

Design contestable connections up to 132kV for a broad range of end clients and industries
Work closely with colleagues from the civil design team, the protection and control engineers and external clients / landowners
See the project through from initial design to project completion

What we offer

25 days + Bank Holidays
Pension scheme

Fulltime

New

132kV Design Engineer

A large independent connections provider with a very broad and exciting range of...

Location

United Kingdom , Milton Keynes

Salary:

50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Hedera Hiring Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years experience in undertaking 132kV designs for electrical connections to UK requirements
Degree or similar electrical qualification
AutoCad
Earthing design
Electrical Studies (P28, P29, G5/4 etc)
Protection and AC/DC schematics
Cable sizing

Job Responsibility

Design contestable connections up to 132kV for a broad range of end clients and industries
Work closely with colleagues from the civil design team, the protection and control engineers and external clients / landowners
See the project through from initial design to project completion

What we offer

25 days + Bank Holidays
Pension scheme

Contestable Design Engineer

Hedera Hiring Ltd

Location:
United Kingdom , Leicester

Category:
Energy

Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
January 09, 2026

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