Electrical Design Technician

We are a leading charge point provider and operator for electric vehicles in the UK, managing over 4,300 public charge points. We are committed to providing reliable, convenient and affordable charging infrastructure that is accessible to all, particularly the 40% of UK households without private driveways that rely on public charging.

We believe our employees are the electric spark igniting our success. We're dedicated to our culture, and ensure that every individual feels charged up and empowered to accelerate their career which is why we have been recognised as a "Great Place to Work" and a "Living Wage Employer". Together, we're shaping the future as society's preferred EV charging network.

Delivery Overview

In 2025 expects to be awarded multiple contracts with Local Government organisations and private landlords to deploy Charging Points (CPs) across the UK and ultimately expect to deploy 100,000 CPs by 2030. The Delivery Team is growing to meet this demand and require an Electrical Design Technician to create and monitor electrical design across the deployed network.

Position Overview

The Electrical Design Technician role will support 's deployment of new charge point infrastructure. Primarily, they will support any and all requirements relating to electrical infrastructure design, capacity assessment connection for new infrastructure deployment (both on-street and private propositions) with a mixture of strong practical experience and a higher level knowledge of electrical design principles.

The Electrical Design Technician will report to the Head of Delivery and will work alongside the delivery organisation consisting of Project professionals and Project engineers. They will be required to monitor and engage with DNO regarding EV adoption, feeding information to the CTO / Head of Hardware as required and keeping abreast of the latest developments in electrical engineering.

Collaborating across colleagues to ensure the correct processes and policies are created and adhered to.

The work will:

• Lead – Create the thought leadership using their qualifications and experience to support assessment of the electrical design requirements for EV infrastructure roll-out across all electricity distribution networks, installation design and project management experience.
• Design – Sign off of electrical design elements of charge point installations for both on-street (DNO and highway asset connected) and private installations that require either new DNO connections or integrated connections with a building supply.
• Manage Suppliers – ensure assigned suppliers are engaged with clear design instructions with clarity of expectations
  
• Project Information – supporting the Project Managers by providing accurate design information shared as required to all stakeholders. Managing risks and issues associated to electrical installation design of charge points.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain standard electrical design documentation and policies for deployment of network infrastructure
• The Electrical Design Technician will work closely with the product team, delivery team and suppliers to ensure electrical design is created and implemented as required for infrastructure roll out
• Working collaboratively with the customers, DNOs/ICPs and suppliers to ensure electrical design is created to meet requirements in different locations across the UK
• Located in the Office (London) and balance that with working from home and working in the field on site specific design creation or fault finding

Person Specification:

Essential

• A leader in commercial and/or industrial electrical design and installation with strong IT skills to produce clear design and policy documentation
• Awareness of DNO/ICP structure, documentation and way of working (New connection requirements and grid capacity discussions, compliance).
• C&G 2365 or earlier equivalents such as C&G 2330, ideally with supporting level 3 NVQ
• Achievement Measuremet 2 (AM2) Exam
• C&G 18th Edition BS7671 Wiring Regulations
• C&G 2391-52
• Has a track record of creating and maintaining electrical design documentation
• An outstanding and willing communicator using appropriate written and verbal communications to a varied audience across all Delivery stakeholders

Desirable

• C&G
• Engineering Technician (EngTech), or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status would be advantageous.
• Worked in EV or highways electrical industry
• ISO 9001 / 14001-aware.
• Experience with CAD software and MS Office.
• Experience with electrical design software such as Amtech (Trimble MEP)
• Worked in a delivery organisations supporting internal and external stakeholders
• An understanding of working with Local Governments
• A working knowledge of NRSWA would be a benefit

What do we offer?

Being committed to our employees mean we offer more than just a competitive salary:

 Our commitment to diversity, inclusion and sustainability is embedded in what we do and how we act as a company.

 We believe we do our best work when we're connected which is why we allow our employees to work from home up to 2 days a week.

 25 days off to go on holiday and recharge your batteries

 Celebrate having a child with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave packages.

 By joining a dynamic environment like ours - you can learn, develop and grow your career – because you're in the driving seat

 We cover your premium for a fully comprehensive private medical insurance with BUPA.

 We cover your premium for a fully comprehensive private level 2 dental insurance with BUPA.

 We offer season ticket loan via our portal "Let's Commute" to help employees to spread the cost of their travel ticket through monthly deductions from their salaries.

 We understand that life can sometimes throw unexpected challenges in your way and if our employees are unable to work for an extended period due to illness, Unum covers 75% of your salary for up to three years.

 10 personal fulfilment days to mix and match between having a "Life Admin", "Emergency", "Birthday Off" or "Personal Development".

 We provide you with Life Assurance benefit at 4 times your salary

 Call our employee assistance programme when you need someone to talk to via UNUM.

Please note: you must have valid right to work in the UK, we unfortunately cannot provide sponsorship.