Senior Cable Design Engineer

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Training & Recruitment Services is seeking a Senior Cable Design Engineer to lead HV/MV cable design for major UK energy and infrastructure projects, from concept through to detailed design. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, review specifications and drawings, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with British and international standards.

This role offers exposure to high-profile projects within a large engineering organisation and opportunities for technical

Qualifications

• HV/MV cable design experience required.
• Experience with substation and transmission projects.
• Knowledge of cable sizing and routing calculations.
• Familiarity with UK and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver HV/MV cable design packages.
• Undertake cable sizing, rating and technical calculations.
• Develop cable routes, layouts, schedules and design documentation.
• Produce and review technical specifications and drawings.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other engineering disciplines.
• Support design reviews and resolve technical queries.
• Ensure designs meet relevant standards and project requirements.

Skills

HV/MV cable design

Power/energy/infrastructure

Substation/ transmission projects

Cable sizing/ routing calculations

UK & international standards

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication/problem solving

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Senior Cable Design Engineer

Location-Offices UK Wide

We’re working with a leading global engineering and infrastructure consultancy delivering major projects across the energy, power and infrastructure sectors.

This is an opportunity to join a well-established engineering business working on high-profile, technically challenging projects, with access to a strong pipeline of work and opportunities to develop your career within a highly experienced engineering team.

The Role

As a Senior Cable Design Engineer, you’ll be involved in the design and delivery of major power and infrastructure projects, taking responsibility for cable design activities from concept through to detailed design and delivery.

You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams, providing technical input and supporting the delivery of complex projects for major clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver HV/MV cable design packages.
• Undertake cable sizing, rating and technical calculations.
• Develop cable routes, layouts, schedules and design documentation.
• Produce and review technical specifications and drawings.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other engineering disciplines.
• Support design reviews and resolve technical queries.
• Ensure designs meet relevant standards, specifications and project requirements.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of major energy and infrastructure projects.

What They’re Looking For

• Strong experience in HV/MV cable design.
• Background within the power, energy, utilities or infrastructure sector.
• Experience working on major substation or transmission projects.
• Knowledge of cable sizing, installation, routing and associated calculations.
• Understanding of relevant British and international standards.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong communication and technical problem-solving skills.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers would be advantageous.

Why Consider the Opportunity?

• Work on major, high-profile infrastructure and energy projects.
• Join a large, established engineering organisation with a global presence.
• Exposure to technically challenging and varied projects.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists across multiple disciplines.
• Strong opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Collaborative and technically focused working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to projects supporting the future development of the UK’s energy infrastructure.

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.