Senior Cable Design Engineer

ScottishPower; Cambuslang; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Private medical insurance

Job summary

SP Energy Networks is seeking an experienced Senior Cable Design Engineer to join our Transmission Engineering team in a hybrid role at Cambuslang. You will lead the technical delivery of complex cable schemes, developing designs from feasibility through detailed design, ensuring safety, compliance and value for money.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, and drive innovation to support the UK’s net‑zero transmission objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience using CYMCAP or equivalent cable ampacity software.
• Experience delivering engineering solutions and detailed designs for transmission cable projects.
• Strong knowledge of cable systems and associated equipment.
• Ability to prepare high‑quality technical reports and engineering documentation.
• Willingness to travel as required to support project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of pre‑contract cable designs and technical solutions for transmission projects.
• Deliver basic and detailed designs for high‑value, complex cable schemes.
• Promote Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental compliance across engineering activities.
• Assess documentation for feasibility and client requirements.
• Support project budgets and cost estimates with robust engineering input.
• Resolve consent issues related to underground cable routes.
• Provide tender evaluation input and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Define cable equipment requirements and ensure compliance with standards.
• Prepare and review drawings and engineering documentation for procurement and construction.
• Support project teams with cable‑related issues on site.

Skills

Transmission engineering

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Health & Safety

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

CYMCAP

Job description

Location: Cambuslang/ Hybrid Working

Salary: From £55,000 + Excellent Benefits

Closing Date: 16th August 2026

SP Energy Networks is seeking an experienced Senior Cable Design Engineer to join our Transmission Engineering team. This is a senior technical role responsible for developing and delivering engineering solutions for transmission cable projects from feasibility through to detailed design.

You will lead the technical delivery of complex and high-value cable projects, providing specialist engineering expertise across the project lifecycle. Working closely with internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders, you will ensure designs are safe, compliant, innovative, and aligned with business objectives.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to critical transmission infrastructure projects supporting the UK's transition to a Net Zero future while providing technical leadership and mentoring to developing engineers within the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of pre-contract cable system designs and technical solutions for transmission projects.
• Deliver basic and detailed engineering designs for high-value, complex, and business-critical transmission cable schemes.
• Promote a strong culture of Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental compliance across all engineering activities.
• Assess engineering documentation for technical feasibility and compliance with client requirements.
• Support the preparation of project budgets and cost estimates through robust engineering input.
• Resolve statutory, land, environmental, and other consent issues relating to underground cable routes.
• Undertake technical assessment of tender submissions and provide recommendations to project stakeholders.
• Define cable equipment requirements and ensure compliance with legislation, standards, policies, and operational requirements.
• Prepare and review cable drawings, technical specifications, and engineering documentation for procurement and construction activities.
• Support construction and project teams with the resolution of cable-related site issues and technical challenges.
• Analyse faults and failures and develop solutions to improve reliability and prevent recurrence.
• Carry out technical evaluations of suppliers and contractors during tender assessments.
• Prepare project quality documentation and ensure compliance with SP Energy Networks and client quality processes.
• Drive the adoption of industry best practice, innovative technologies, new equipment, and alternative engineering solutions.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of new methods, materials, and technologies to improve efficiency, safety, and project performance.
• Contribute to training needs assessments and support the development and delivery of technical training programmes.
• Mentor and support the professional development of junior engineers and less experienced colleagues.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated end-to-end engineering solutions.

What You’ll Bring

• Significant experience in transmission cable system engineering and design.
• Strong knowledge of cable systems and associated transmission equipment.
• Experience delivering engineering solutions for high-value and complex transmission cable projects.
• Proficiency in CYMCAP or similar cable ampacity analysis software.
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical specifications, engineering drawings, and project documentation.
• Understanding of construction, commissioning, and operational challenges associated with transmission cable systems.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, industry standards, and engineering best practice.
• Strong understanding of CDM requirements and Health & Safety principles within a design environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior managers, clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven capability in producing clear, concise technical reports and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement innovative engineering solutions.Experience mentoring and developing engineering talent.

Minimum Criteria

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience. Alternatively, HND/HNC qualified with significant relevant experience.
• Experience using CYMCAP or equivalent cable ampacity software.
• Experience delivering engineering solutions and detailed designs for transmission cable projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of cable systems and associated equipment.
• Ability to prepare high-quality technical reports and engineering documentation.
• Willingness to travel as required to support project delivery.

What’s In It For You

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

Benefits

At Scottish Power, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Count us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the Northwest of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously.

We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, Scottish Power can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy‑related support. If you need support, please reach out to [e-mail].

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

IMPORTANT

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below

August-17-2026