Design Engineer Apprentice

Low Carbon Technology Planning & Design Apprentice SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We’re one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem. We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference. Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we’re collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker. What You’ll Be Doing Assess customer applications for Low Carbon Technology (LCT) connections Carry out initial desktop studies to determine feasibility Support network studies and assist in designing low voltage connections Prepare valuations and quotes for domestic LCT installations Ensure designs are cost‑effective and compliant with technical standards Communicate proactively with customers and delivery partners Contribute to accurate forecasting and data integrity Deliver excellent customer service throughout the connection journey What’s In It For You 🎓 Study for a Level 4 industry‑recognised Apprenticeship 👥 Receive support from a dedicated work‑based mentor 📈 Starting salary of £18,500 with opportunities to grow 🌴 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing annually) 💸 Access to discounts on retail, travel, leisure and more 🛡️ Membership to our pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution What We’re Looking For GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grade 4‑9 / A*‑C) Plus One Of The Following Three A Levels (A*‑C), including one STEM subject BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Merit or Distinction) ONC in Electrical Engineering or similar (Merit or Distinction) We’re Also Looking For Strong communication and organisational skills A keen interest in low carbon technologies and sustainable energy A proactive, customer‑focused attitude A desire to learn and grow in a technical and fast‑evolving field Ready to design a greener future? We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you meet the minimum criteria and are excited to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you Apply now and start your journey with us. Assessment Day: Interviews being held W/C 9th March 2026 (Subject to change) We are a Disability Confident Employer, however it is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practical or appropriate to interview applicants that have opted into the Disability Confident Scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the job. 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). Any offer made will remain conditional until pre‑employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the responsibilities of this role, the following pre‑employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a Drug & Alcohol test. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received will be treated as ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable. #J-18808-Ljbffr