Design & Bid Engineer

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Technical recruiters for the built environment
Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer with a background in HV and LV systems, looking to take your next step in a dynamic and supportive commercial environment?
My client is a fast-growing, innovative business delivering value-added power engineering services to private network owners, embedded generation investors and carbon-reduction focused organisations. Their work spans the full project lifecycle – from design and estimation through to installation, commissioning, and maintenance – with a pipeline of major infrastructure and energy projects including microgrids, hydrogen/gas generation, and battery storage solutions.
The Role
They are looking for an enthusiastic Design & Bid Engineer to join their close-knit team in Blackburn. You’ll work across the full design, estimation and negotiation process for HV and LV construction projects ranging from £50k to £3M. A key part of the role involves converting sales enquiries into deliverable construction orders, so experience in a competitive contracting environment is highly desirable.
This is a people-focused business that values work-life balance, integrity and inclusion. The team works hard, supports each other, and celebrates success together.
What You’ll Bring
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in HV and/or LV design and estimating in a competitive environment
- Qualified LV Power Systems Engineer
- HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of 11/6.6kV and 415V systems, including design of switchgear, transformers, underground circuits and protection to DNO and industry standards (desirable)
- Understanding of both HV and LV earthing systems (desirable)
- Familiarity with CDM Regulations 2015
- Excellent IT, written and verbal communication skills
- Sound understanding of electrical installation and construction practices
- Commercial risk assessment and mitigation experience
- Experience engaging directly with customers
- Knowledge of DNO Codes of Practice, BS7671 and other industry standards
What’s on Offer
Join a passionate, welcoming and supportive team where your contributions will be valued. The reward package includes:
- Annual bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays
- Car allowance or company vehicle
- Private healthcare
- Market-leading contributory pension scheme
- Retail discounts via employee rewards portal
- Employee assistance programme
- Professional development opportunities via in-house L&D
If you’re ready to bring your skills to a thriving commercial team delivering some of the UK’s most exciting power projects, we’d love to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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