Senior Design Engineer - Cables

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

Job summary

A leading UK engineering services provider is seeking a Senior Design Engineer - Cables to oversee the design and engineering of cabling projects across various sectors including renewable energy and data centers. The role involves collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, conducting site surveys, and ensuring delivery within project timelines and budgets. Candidates should have proven experience in engineering design, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with industry-standard software tools. A hybrid work model is available.

Benefits

Remote working options

Competitive salary

Benefits included

Qualifications

• Experience in designing cables for power, data centers, and renewable energy.
• Ability to lead complex engineering projects with a focus on quality and deadlines.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and practices in cabling design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering of cabling projects.
• Develop and review design documentation and calculations.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for project execution.

Skills

Project management

Engineering design

Technical leadership

Collaboration

Education

Relevant engineering degree

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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