Design Engineer – ICP

We are a Manchester based civil engineering and utility services group, continuing our major expansion plans in 2024 targeting a strengthening of its workforce by up to 20%. Bethell, which has operated in the Northwest for over 150 years, has a significant number of framework contracts with the Utility sector, Local Authorities and key infrastructure clients. We are an equal opportunities employer and have been accredited with both Investors in People and The Workplace Wellbeing Charter. We offer accredited training to colleagues who wish to develop themselves professionally and grow their skillsets. Your next career opportunity could be with Bethell! We have an ever-increasing number of multi utility projects to design for housing, industrial and commercial developments across the whole of the North West, North Midlands, and Yorkshire as well as expanding into the I&C market and we are looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join our expanding team. Your daily responsibilities Overseeing the design process for networks from LV to 11kV, including submission of designs to the network operators. Designing adoptable networks from Low voltage up to and including High Voltage at 11kV/20kV. Preparing and submitting design documents to DNO/IDNO/ENA G81 adoptable standards. Handing over Approved Designs to the construction department once signed off. Recording and processing technical/design data, updating design trackers, and internal business systems. Ensuring compliance with company systems, processes, and procedures. Undertaking WinDebut software calculations. Specifying equipment, including Substation switchgear and associated equipment. Assessing suitable substation earthing designs. Designing Electric Vehicle scheme civils layouts to CPO requirements. AutoCAD drafting to produce design plans and single line diagrams. Instructing and tracking Land rights on projects. Providing efficient support to the Design and Construction teams. Liaising with clients, CPOs, DNOs, IDNOs, and external stakeholders relating to design activities. Building and maintaining existing and new client relationships, ensuring customer satisfaction KPI’s are met. Attending client and internal meetings as required. Performing general administration duties relating to the role. About you Ideally you will hold a HNC/HND in electrical engineering, or proven capability through experience/history. You will have strong knowledge of regulations and standards, such as ENA Engineering Recommendation G81, and experience in DNO/IDNO design approvals is essential. We need someone who is a strong communicator, who can take positive approaches to customers, clients and colleagues. Attributes required A proactive approach to solving problems and seeking information. Dedicated to providing high quality work and project coordination. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. A team player with the ability to work under pressure when required. Understanding of and commitment to the company values. Ability to multi-task, prioritise and plan to meet tight deadlines to achieve required targets. Good experience and working knowledge of using Microsoft programs including Excel, Word and Outlook. Are you ready to make a change? Career enhancement and development, colleague well-being and a genuinely positive work experience for all are key priorities. We are continuously evolving and improving our ways of working and you will support us in achieving our vision over the coming years.

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