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Electrical Layout Design Engineer

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£67,276 - £67,276
£5,606 - £5,606 / mo

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Salford, North West England, England
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68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

Do you have electrical engineering design and practices experience, and are you seeking a new job in Salford? Electricity North West is looking for an Electrical Layout Design Engineer, and the full-time role comes with an attractive salary of up to £67,276.92 DOE and a benefits package. You'll be joining a collaborative and inclusive team.

Our role

As an Electrical Layout Design Engineer, you will act as an electrical layout designer for capital projects on the Electricity North West systems up to and including 132kV. You will produce detailed design drawings using ACAD and work closely with Project Managers, Construction Engineers and Design Engineers \ Managers to ensure that all 132/33/11/6.6kV projects achieve the programme objectives of time, cost and quality at each key milestone stage, to meet requirements of the agreed programme.

To give you an idea of how this Electrical Layout Design Engineer role would look and feel, here are some of the things you could expect to do:

  • Develop and implement electrical layouts that deliver cost-effective solutions for major electricity projects
  • Be responsible for the electrical layout design to ensure that project designs are developed in the appropriate and consistent format
  • Manage appropriate contractors during the whole life of projects requiring liaison with project managers, design, construction and project control sections
  • Provide accurate forecasts of information for the range of projects under their control
  • Develop and agree on appropriate design standards for electrical layouts.

To apply for this Electrical Layout Design Engineer role, you will need an HNC in Electrical Engineering, and the ability to demonstrate relevant layout experience is desirable. You will also require the following:

  • Expertise in AutoCAD
  • Expertise using RasterCAD and good knowledge of 132kV, 33kV and 11/6.6kV systems and substations, including switchgear, transformers, overhead and underground circuits
  • Experience with electrical engineering design and practices and knowledge of the electricity distribution business
  • Advanced experience with CDM regulations relating to utility projects.

If you want to impact and create change positively, you'll be rewarded with an excellent salary of up to £67,276 and a benefits package for your inclusive and committed approach. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our excellent reward and benefits offer, including An annual bonus scheme. Twenty-six days annual leave increasing with length of service. An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands. A market-leading contributory pension scheme. Employee assistance programme and opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

We'd love you to apply for this full-time Electrical Layout Design Engineer position in Salford, and we're waiting to hear from you. Please contact Electricity North West today.

We’re champions of the North West, and we’re proud that our electricity network connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between. A key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry, and as the region's network operator, it’s our responsibility to lead the way, help the North West to decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy. Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.

Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at careers@enwl.co.uk or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2)

Due to the nature of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required, a Medical and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

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Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Electrical Layout Design Engineer roles across ENWL's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £67,276 - £67,276 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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