Principal HV Cable Design Engineer

My client is a growing engineering consultancy operating across the UK power and utilities sector. Due to continued project demand, they are looking to appoint an experienced Principal Cable Design Engineer to support the delivery of complex, high-value infrastructure schemes.

This is a technically focused role offering the opportunity to lead, check and approve cable design work while mentoring others and contributing to wider business performance.

The Role

You'll be responsible for delivering technically robust cable designs, ensuring work is right-first-time and compliant with statutory and industry standards. You'll work closely with Project Managers and engineering teams to deliver projects safely, on programme and within budget.

Key responsibilities include:

Producing, checking and approving cable designs using industry-standard software
Leading technical input across projects, including design risk and constraint management
Ensuring compliance with CDM, statutory and industry standards
Reviewing and critiquing design outputs, drawings and technical notes
Supporting project delivery through effective planning, coordination and communication
Mentoring and developing less experienced engineers
Contributing to forecasting, resourcing and wider business delivery
Promoting best practice, lessons learned and continuous improvement

About You

You'll be an experienced cable design engineer with the confidence to work autonomously while supporting and guiding others.

Essential experience:

3-5+ years' experience in cable design
Strong background in UK power, utilities, telecoms or related infrastructure sectors
Proven use of CYMCAP, ELEK, Cableizer or similar tools
Experience delivering designs to time, cost and quality constraints
Ability to review, challenge and approve technical outputs

Qualifications:

Degree in Electrical Engineering (essential)
Chartership or working towards (desirable)

Key skills & attributes:

Strong technical judgement and attention to detail
Ability to coach, mentor and lead others
Clear and confident communicator at all levels
Proactive, ethical and solutions-focused approach
Committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement

What's on Offer

Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects
Clear progression to Principal level (if not already operating there)
Collaborative, people-focused engineering environment
Competitive salary and benefits packageWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status