Senior Design Engineer - Cables

TURNER & LOVELL LIMITED; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering services provider is seeking a Senior Design Engineer specializing in cabling projects. This role involves leading design tasks, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and conducting site surveys. The preferred candidate will have experience with design software and project management skills. The position offers a hybrid working model with competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic environment focused on innovative solutions in the power sector.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading cabling projects in engineering.
• Proficiency in design software relevant to cabling.
• Strong skills in managing project timelines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of complex cabling projects.
• Develop and review engineering documentation.
• Plan and design cable routes addressing technical challenges.

Skills

Project management

Design software proficiency

Technical leadership

Tools

AutoCAD

CYMCAP

Job description

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.

In this role, you will take the lead on the design, drawings, and calculations for cabling projects across ICPs, data centres, and renewable energy developments up to 132kV. You'll collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary design team, carry out site surveys, and provide technical leadership throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept to detailed design.

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.

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