Electrical Design Engineer in UK

Purpose of job

Our aim is to become a market leader in the provision of Electric Vehicle charging solutions to Local Authorities and Businesses as part of our strategy to lead the transition to zero carbon.

The goal is to undertake an ambitious electric vehicle charging installation program, deploying high volume and quality EV installations across the nation.

Our aim is to make the world a better place, one charge point at a time.

The Electrical Design Engineer will work within Zest’s Operations team to produce preliminary and detailed engineering designs, up to 132kv, liaising with DNOs, to ensure the successful integration of Zest’s projects into the wider network.

Key Accountabilities

The role is responsible for the following:

• Produce Electrical designs ranging from 11kv to 132kv
• Liaise closely with external parties, including DNOs, contractors, and clients, plus other internal stakeholders and project teams to ensure the design approval and construction processes run smoothly
• Partner with the Commercial team on developing new projects
• Experience of producing project cost estimates and reports, obtaining technical or major procurement item quotations
• Representing the design team when presenting to clients, with commercial acumen
• Supporting the whole project lifecycle, attending sites as required as part of the design and planning processes
• Quality checking and signing off on works
• Mentoring and training junior members of the team
• Experience working with design software such as AutoCAD
• Plus any other duties as required by the leadership team

Outcome, Results and Key performance indicators

• Successful installation of EV charging points
• Compliance with health and safety regulations
• Positive feedback from stakeholders

Key Relationships

Internal – Operations team, Commercial team, Leadership team

External – DNOs, Local Authorities, Contractors, Sub-Contractors

Knowledge and Skills

• Previous experience as a Electrical Design Engineer, with HV experience
• Experience working with a DNO/ IDNO to attain design approval
• Strong understanding of Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations and their application in this role
• Experience working on mixed use and change of land use sites

Behaviours

• Safety conscious
• Detail orientated
• Self-motivated
• Inclusive
• Commercially focused

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• CDM Awareness
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (Desirable)

Zest is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the values and ultimately societal benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship at this time, therefore all applicants must have full right to work in the UK.