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Principal Cable Design Engineer

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United Kingdom , London

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70.00 - 90.00 GBP / Hour

Job Description:

Role: Principal Cable Design Engineer Location: Remote + ad-hoc attendance in Manchester/Birmingham/London/Glasgow office Rate: £70 - £90 p/h (outside IR35) Duration: 6 – 12 months Operating within our Electrical Transmission and Distribution team, our client is seeking high calibre Cable Design Engineer to undertake detailed design, including technical specifications for designs and contractual documentation for our clients. Most of our client’s engagement is with DNO’s in Scotland and provides services to the Renewable industry and industrial clients.

Job Responsibility:

  • Create detailed design deliverables for packages of work, including technical specifications for designs and contractual documentation
  • Undertake design analysis, review, and approve the work of others to ensure quality of the deliverables
  • Perform detailed design or, consultancy projects across the life cycle of a cable system from concept stage, through design, construction, operational maintenance and end of life works
  • Resolve technical problems, provide solutions, advise clients and stakeholders
  • Manage deliverables to timescales and budgets
  • Develop personal and company profiles within the client base and wider industry
  • Support project delivery teams, from a technical perspective
  • Deliver safe and constructible designs through CDM awareness
  • Lead design and deliverable innovations, which deliver value for company and clients alike
  • Lead teams by example, providing direction, support and technical advice

Requirements:

  • Proven experience of AC cable system development, design, manufacturing, installation, testing and commissioning, from 11kV through 400kV. HVDC experience also favourable.
  • Experience of cable systems, surveying, evaluation of routes, design of mechanical protection systems, installation of cable would be a distinct advantage
  • Good working knowledge of CYMCAP and of related CAD packages
  • Desired - Chartered MIET membership or chartership of another appropriate leading UK engineering institution
  • Proven track record in UK HSE legislation, Risk and CDM management
  • Ability to travel to Scotland to meet clients when necessary.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 10, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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