At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and approve cable designs for high-value infrastructure projects.
- Company: Growing engineering consultancy in the UK power and utilities sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, clear progression opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth to Principal level in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on nationally significant projects while mentoring others.
- Qualifications: 3-5+ years in cable design and a degree in Electrical Engineering.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
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 Senior or 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 package
HV Cable Design Engineer in Mansfield employer: Advance TRS
Join a dynamic engineering consultancy that prioritises employee development and collaboration within the UK power and utilities sector. With a focus on delivering nationally significant infrastructure projects, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages mentorship and continuous improvement, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package. This role offers clear pathways for progression to Principal level, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a meaningful way.
