Job Introduction
Electrical Engineer
Join a leading utilities company recognised for innovation and service excellence. At Last Mile, we deliver high quality solutions across the multi utility sector, and as our team continues to grow, we are looking to welcome a skilled Electrical Engineer to join us.
As an Electrical Engineer, you’ll review and approve electrical designs to ensure they meet accreditation requirements and are fit for purpose for adoption, ownership and long-term operation. You will work closely with upstream network operators and internal teams, constructively challenging designs where needed to achieve compliant and efficient outcomes. You will also support the development of the design team by sharing your expertise and helping team members progress and reach their next milestones.
What’s in it for you as an Electrical 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
- Volunteering Day
- Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
- Retail, travel and leisure discounts via our MilesMore benefits platform
- Refer a friend incentive
- Stream – Financial wellbeing platform
- Employee assistance programme
- Car allowance
- Hybrid working*
- 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 Engineer:
- Review and approve electrical designs and quotations to ensure compliance with engineering standards, regulatory requirements, upstream network operator specifications and Last Mile adoption criteria.
- Carry out formal design and variation approval checks, providing authorised engineer sign off to confirm designs are fit for purpose and ready for delivery.
- Assess electrical drawings, engineering reports and supporting documentation, identifying risks, required improvements and opportunities for efficient design.
- Provide clear technical guidance and feedback to designers, supporting consistent quality across quotations, approvals and design changes.
- Support the development of the design team by maintaining technical standards, contributing to training and managing technical escalations with internal teams and network operators.
Experience / Knowledge:
- Electrical Engineer Experience
- Utilities Experience
Qualifications
- Relevant Engineering Degree
- Chartered Engineer
Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as an Electrical 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 design, build, own, and manage the ‘last mile’ of essential utilities infrastructure.
With a proven history of delivering multi-utility connections across Great Britain, we provide a full suite of utility infrastructure, including clean heat networks, electricity, gas, water, wastewater and fibre.
With a strong track record, deep industry knowledge and solid investor backing, we take a forward-thinking approach to the complex economic, social and environmental challenges of today, to innovate for a better tomorrow.
Through Last Mile and our asset adoption business Last Mile Asset Management, we provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for new utility connections.
We’re proud to be both a Great Place to Work® certified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people.
For further enquiries, contact recruitment@lastmile.co.uk or visit our website at www.lastmile.co.uk
At Last Mile, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
