Senior Design Engineer

Turner Lovell; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering services provider is seeking a Senior Design Engineer - Cables for hybrid work in Suffolk or London. The role involves leading cabling projects, developing engineering designs, and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates will have an HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering and experience in cabling design. This is a permanent position with a salary range of £50,000 - £75,000, offering a great opportunity to contribute to major power projects.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering essential; a degree preferred.
• Experience in delivering end-to-end cabling design projects.
• Competent in cable routing and design with relevant software knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cabling projects, ensuring high-quality designs.
• Develop and review engineering drawings and design documentation.
• Plan and design cable routes, resolving engineering challenges.

Skills

Cabling design

Electrical engineering

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CYMCAP

Job description

Overview

Senior Design Engineer - Cables
Location: Suffolk or London (hybrid with site visits, remote working possible)
Salary: £50,000 - £75,000 (+ benefits)
Position: Permanent

Turner Lovell are recruiting for a leading UK engineering services provider that delivers innovative design and technical solutions to the power sector. With a strong pipeline of major infrastructure projects across the UK, they are looking for an experienced Senior Design Engineer - Cabling to join their expanding team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex cabling projects, ensuring high-quality designs are delivered within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Develop and review engineering drawings, calculations, and design documentation using industry software (e.g., AutoCAD, CYMCAP)
• Plan and design cable routes, resolving advanced engineering challenges and technical constraints.
• Review and approve earthing studies, reports, and design outputs, providing constructive technical feedback.
• Support site teams by offering engineering input and solutions to technical queries
• Lead or participate in design reviews and project meetings with internal stakeholders and clients.

Ideal Background & Skills

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering essential; a degree or equivalent higher qualification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering end-to-end cabling design projects.
• Competent in cable routing and design, with practical knowledge of relevant software tools.
• Comfortable working independently on technically challenging projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong commercial understanding and ability to maintain effective client relationships.

This is a standout opportunity to join a growing business and play a pivotal role in the delivery of major UK power projects.

If you're interested in exploring this role further, please apply. Alternatively, contact Anusha Gopalan on 020 4602 7660 or [e-mail].