Location/s: Newcastle, Glasgow, York, Brighton; UK

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the business unit

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle - from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

Overview of the role

The Electrical Designer is responsible for supporting the preparation of electrical drawings, layouts,



and documentation for medium voltage substation projects. Working under the guidance of senior engineers and designers, the role contributes to the delivery of accurate and high-quality design outputs.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

Drafting and Design

- Prepare electrical drawings for substation secondary systems, including protection, control, and communication systems
- Produce wiring diagrams, cable schedules, block diagrams, and equipment layouts
- Assist with cable routing, trench layouts, and equipment arrangement drawings
- Update and revise drawings in accordance with project requirements and engineering comments

Technical Support

- Support the preparation of technical documentation for secondary systems
- Assist in ensuring designs comply with relevant standards, client requirements, and company procedures
- Contribute to design coordination activities with multidisciplinary teams

Project Delivery

- Maintain drawing registers and revision records
- Support project teams in meeting programme and quality requirements
- Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback into design deliverables

Quality

- Follow established drafting and quality control procedures
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the design team

Candidate specification

Essential:

- HNC/HND, Diploma,



Associate Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design, or a related discipline
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or other relevant design software
- Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and substation secondary systems
- Valuable attention to detail and ability to work accurately
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work under supervision whilst managing assigned tasks effectively

Desirable:

- Experience producing electrical design drawings for utility, industrial, or infrastructure projects
- Familiarity with protection and control systems
- Some experience using Navisworks, Revit, MicroStation, or similar design tools
- Some experience on UK transmission or distribution projects
- Awareness of National Grid, SSE, SPEN, or DNO standards

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, se

📌 Electrical Designer (Brighton)
🏢 Mott Macdonald
📍 Brighton