Lead Design Engineer - Cables

Description

• Resolve statutory, land, and consent issues related to underground cable routes.
• Drive best practice and technological innovation within the team; evaluate and implement new ideas, equipment, materials, and methods to improve safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Promote Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental compliance internally and externally, driving continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with global multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Lead the development of pre-contract design and delivery of projects, focusing on the technical aspects of cable systems.
• Mentor junior staff within the department or project team.
• Support tender assessments for cable works and suppliers; assist project management in bid evaluations.
• Conduct technical assessments of tender submissions and provide recommendations to clients.
• Prepare project quality documentation in line with SP Energy Network and client processes; deliver PQP requirements.
• Define cable equipment requirements for project documentation, ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, and operational standards.
• Deliver basic and detailed engineering designs for cable systems on high-value, complex projects.
• Assist in resolving technical issues during construction, analyse common faults, and implement preventive measures.
• Contribute to training needs analysis for new products and assist in developing technical, operational, and safety training packages.
• Assess engineering documentation for feasibility and compliance with client requirements; support accurate budget preparation.
• Prepare and review cable drawings and technical specifications for construction, procurement, and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of cable systems and associated equipment engineering.
• Proven track record in delivering engineering solutions and designs for high-value, complex transmission cable projects.
• Engineering degree or HND/HNC with equivalent experience.
• Ability to apply and promote CDM and Health & Safety best practices in a design environment.
• Experience using CYMCAP or similar ampacity software.
• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in CYMCAP or similar ampacity software.
• Ability to write clear, concise technical reports and documentation.
• Working towards membership of a professional institution.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build effective relationships across teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence senior managers.

Benefits

• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
• 36 days annual leave

Training + Development

Interview process

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