Senior Design Engineer - Cables

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

Job summary

A leading UK engineering services provider is seeking a Senior Design Engineer - Cabling to lead design projects across various sectors including data centers and renewable energy. In this hybrid role, you will manage complex cabling projects, work with a multi-disciplinary team, and utilize industry-standard software such as AutoCAD. The position requires a strong technical background in engineering and offers a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in leading design projects, particularly in cabling.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles.
• Familiar with renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of cabling projects.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary design team.
• Conduct site surveys and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Complex cabling design

AutoCAD

Engineering calculations

Education

Degree in Engineering or relevant field

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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