Cables Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Cable Design Engineer for a 6-month contract role based in Preston, UK. This position involves leading cable design projects from concept to delivery, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and effectively managing stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in the energy sector and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This role offers remote working with occasional site visits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cable Engineer in the energy or utilities sector.
• Ability to manage multi-project design activities.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex engineering requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead cable design from concept to delivery.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations throughout projects.
• Manage design changes to maintain technical integrity.

Skills

Technical specifications writing

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Job description

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Cables Design Engineer, preston, lancashire

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Client:

Hunter Philips Executive Search

Location:

preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

Cable Design Engineer - Transmission - 6 month Contract - Remote working with occasional site visits - ASAP start - Day rate, outside IR35

Hunter Philips are partnered with an organisation who are committed to battling climate change and achieving Net-0. We are searching for a Senior Cables Design Engineer to help drive the delivery of innovative energy infrastructure projects from concept through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on all aspects of cable design from concept through to delivery and energisation.
• Serve as the main point of contact for all cable engineering design matters within the organisation.
• Manage design changes to ensure ongoing compliance and technical integrity.
• Oversee design processes with full consideration of CDM regulations throughout all project stages.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of engineering policies, procedures, and design standards.
• Contribute to network development by attending technical working groups and stakeholder forums.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams and internal departments to drive efficiency and consistency across projects.
• Provide accurate monthly progress updates to the Head of Engineering, highlighting achievements, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including transmission and distribution operators, customers, and regulatory bodies.
• Foster positive cross-discipline collaboration within the business to ensure successful project outcomes.

Requirements:

• Ability to write detailed technical specifications for inclusion in procurement tenders.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex engineering requirements.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple design activities across different projects.
• Proven experience as a Cable Engineer in the energy or utilities sector, ideally within a regulated environment.
• Track record of managing cable design projects from initial design through to delivery.
• Experience in applying CDM regulations to design activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Familiarity with engineering standards and requirements for connections to the UK electricity network.
• The successful candidate will be flexible, people-focused engineer who can simplify the technical and thrive in a fast-moving, dynamic team.
• The successful candidate will have technical expertise but will also have the ability to translate it into plain language, working seamlessly with a young, ambitious team.
• We’re looking for a collaborator who can adapt, communicate, and make complex ideas simple.

If you meet the criteria and are looking to be apart of an amazing team then send your CV to [emailprotected] and we can discuss your next opportunity.