Electrical Design Engineer

Job Introduction

Electrical Design Engineer – London

Join a leading utilities company that champions innovation and service excellence. At UKPS, part of the Last Mile Group, we take pride in delivering high-quality solutions across the multi-utility sector. Our London Electrical Design team is growing, and we're excited to welcome a talented Electrical Design Engineer to join us.

As an Electrical Design Engineer at UKPS, you’ll play a key role in delivering compliant, technically sound, and cost-effective designs for new and modified electricity distribution networks ranging from LV up to 132kV. You’ll prepare and coordinate design submissions for contestable works, work closely with DNOs/IDNOs, and provide ongoing technical support to ensure successful project delivery through the planning and construction phases.

What’s in it for you as an Electrical Design Engineer?

Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down.

• 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
• Holiday buy scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
• Refer a friend incentive
• Wagestream
• Employee assistance programme
• Car allowance
• Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles*
• Private medical insurance*
• Company sick pay*

*Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period*

Your responsibilities as an Electrical Design Engineer:

• Design and Deliver High-Voltage Network Solutions
   You’ll develop electrical distribution network designs for new connections, diversions, and reinforcements up to 132kV. This includes carrying out load assessments, cable calculations, substation layouts, and producing all supporting documentation.
• Ensure Compliance and Safety
   Your designs will comply with DNO/IDNO specifications (such as G81), ENA standards, and all relevant legal, regulatory, and health & safety requirements, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards.
• Plan, Monitor and Drive Project Progress
   You’ll manage design schedules, monitor progress against key milestones, and work closely with the project team to flag risks and keep projects on track for successful delivery.
• Collaborate with Key Stakeholders
   You’ll liaise directly with DNOs, IDNOs, clients, and internal teams to secure design approvals, resolve technical queries, and present your designs in meetings with key stakeholders.
• Support Learning and Continuous Improvement
   You’ll work alongside Senior Design Engineers, contribute to team knowledge sharing, and stay current with the latest industry developments and best practices.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Experience in utility design and planning sector in a similar role.
• An understanding of distribution networks.
• Previous experience of connections design is a distinct advantage.
• Familiarity with DNO/IDNO standards and the contestable works process.
• Proficient in AutoCAD or other electrical design tools and software.
• Experience with HV design up to 33kV or above.
• Exposure to ENA G81 standards and CDM regulations.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline, with modules in Power Distribution

Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as an Electrical Design Engineer? Apply now!

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

About us:

Last Mile is one of the largest last-mile multi-utility businesses in the UK.  

We understand construction and we know utilities. We take responsibility for the ‘last mile’ of infrastructure that connects developments to wider distribution networks.  

Our strong history in gas and electricity connections, deep knowledge of the industry and secure investor backing means we can provide a comprehensive multi-utility solution that includes clean (ground source) heat networks, electricity, water and wastewater. 

Working through our operating companies UKPS (in South of England and Wales), Energetics (in Scotland, North Wales and the North of England) and our asset adoption business Last Mile Asset Management, we offer a ‘one-stop shop’ for new utility connections. 

For further enquiries contact – recruitment@lastmile-group.com or visit our website www.lastmile-group.com