Senior Design Engineer - Cable System

Senior Design Engineer – Cable SystemScotland, Leeds - Hybrid

Permanent – Full Time

Competitive (DOE) + Car/ Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits

Summary :

Freedom is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join our Electrical Services Design Team. Based in either Scotland or Leeds, you'll be involved in delivering technically complex projects with a focus on substations, cable systems, plant and primary design. Our work spans the entire energy system—generation, transmission, distribution, and storage.

This role requires strong technical expertise in cabling systems and experience in guiding multi-disciplinary teams. You will be instrumental in the design and successful delivery of high-voltage infrastructure, ensuring compliance with national standards and project requirements.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Lead the design and development of projects (11kV–400kV), ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards.
• Develop technical solutions and provide guidance on all aspects of cable design.
• Review and approve specifications, drawings, and calculations for accuracy and compliance.
• Produce design cost estimates, resource plans, and delivery programmes in response to tender requirements.
• Undertake Construction Design Studies (CDS) for installation and construction methodologies.
• Define scope and manage site surveys, including topographical, profiling, geotechnical, and steelwork assessments.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Provide technical support to tenders and offer mentoring/training to junior engineers.
• Work within Freedom/NGB’s quality assurance framework or established project methodologies.
• Attend site visits, inspections, and stakeholder meetings as required.

Does this sound like a role you have envisaged yourself in?

What we’re looking for:

• AutoCAD experience and Symcat ideally.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (typically 2:1 or above) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field. A master’s degree may be preferred for senior roles.
• Extensive experience in electrical cable system design and Substation.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects within the power sector.

Why Join Us?

At Freedom, we believe in attracting and retaining the best talent by offering great benefits and career progression opportunities, including:

• Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
• Car Allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Flexible benefits (e.g., Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Tax-Free Bikes)
• Ongoing Training & Development Programme

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us:

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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