Senior Design Engineer - Cables

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

Job summary

A leading UK engineering services provider is seeking a Senior Design Engineer - Cables to join their team. The role involves leading cabling projects, developing engineering designs, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate has experience in cabling design and technical leadership, and will be key in delivering innovative solutions for major infrastructure projects across the UK. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working options

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cabling design and project management.
• Ability to lead teams and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Strong problem-solving skills and technical acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cabling projects.
• Develop and review engineering drawings and calculations.
• Plan and design cable routes and resolve engineering challenges.

Skills

Cabling design

Technical leadership

Collaboration

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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