LV Design Engineer - Navitas (0791)

We are recruiting for a LV Design Engineer to join us here at Navitas Engineering - an Octavius Company.

We are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK.  

Navitas Engineering provides electrical engineering design, consultancy, and testing services to the railway and electricity supply industries. Our expertise spans the entire asset lifecycle, including feasibility studies, option assessment and selection, outline and detailed design, testing, and engineering support throughout implementation, operation, and maintenance phases.

The LV Design Engineer is responsible for delivering high-quality, compliant and constructible low-voltage electrical designs across rail and infrastructure projects.  The role supports the full project lifecycle from tender through to delivery, contributing to technical excellence, programme performance and commercial outcomes.  The postholder will progressively take ownership of defined work packages and support the development of junior staff while working closely with Senior and Principal Engineers.

You'll be working on…. (what your role and responsibility is)

Design Delivery

• Produce LV electrical designs that are safe, compliant, buildable and aligned to project scope, programme and budget
• Support tender development through technical input, optioneering and preliminary design
• Undertake design calculations, technical reports and supporting documentation
• Contribute to multidisciplinary coordination and interface management
• Support commissioning, handover and technical close-out activities where required

Engineering Assurance & Compliance

• Comply with CDM Designer duties and contribute to risk reduction through design
• Apply relevant legislation, standards and company procedures consistently
• Participate in design reviews, checking processes and technical assurance activities
• Contribute to development of Designer's Risk Assessments and hazard management

Technical Contribution

• Support technical studies, investigations and engineering problem solving
• Assist in load monitoring, analysis and reporting activities
• Apply engineering judgement to resolve technical issues and propose practical solutions
• Maintain accurate design records and configuration control

Project & Team Contribution

• Manage own workload to meet project delivery requirements
• Contribute to project planning and progress reporting
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary design teams
• Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives

You'll work with… (because relationships are important)

A team of highly motivated, dedicated professionals delivering projects across a variety of frameworks.

You'll receive…. (because we value you)

We offer a competitive rewards package, including 

• Competitive salary.
• Performance-linked annual bonus.
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Flexible company pension.
• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development.
• Support for achieving professional registration.
• Private health insurance (subject to underwriting).
• Relevant life insurance (subject to underwriting).
• EV car scheme.
• Employee discount programme.
• Ride to Work scheme.
• Gym allowance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Mobile phone allowance.

About the role

• Work Type: Hybrid (remote/office-based).
• Office Location: Central London or Glasgow
• Site Locations: Various sites across the UK.
• Employment Type: Permanent, full-time (subject to a 6-month probation period).

You'll bring… (your wealth of experience & qualifications)

Essential

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 2 years' experience in LV electrical design within rail, infrastructure or similar sector
• Working knowledge of relevant UK / European standards and design practices
• Understanding of engineering design processes and multidisciplinary project environments
• BS7671 18th Edition wiring regulations.
• Experience using core electrical design software such as:
• AutoCAD / MicroStation
• Amtech / ETAP / Hevacomp
• DIALux / Relux
• ProjectWise
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Progress towards IEng or CEng professional registration
• Experience of E&P or rail infrastructure environments
• Familiarity with load monitoring and power system analysis
• Experience contributing to design assurance processes

Personal Attributes

• Structured and methodical approach to engineering work
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly
• Proactive mindset with willingness to develop capability
• Collaborative and professional team contributor

Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.