Senior Cable Engineer at Balfour Beatty Plc in Derby, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

loading calculations

electrical design

cable design

material schedules

cable sizing

rating calculations

Attending site visits and meetings with clients and / or Balfour Beatty staff.
Liaising with suppliers/manufacturers
The preparation of designs and drawings for cable supporting steelwork and associated foundations,
Liaising with fabricators and equipment suppliers.
Reading Client enquiry specifications and drawings
Liaising with Client Representatives and Balfour Beatty Estimators and Operations Engineers as required.
carrying out loading calculations to prove the adequacy of proposed designs,
Preparing electrical system designs
the design of cable installation systems, carrying out pulling tension calculations,
Preparing material schedules/bills of quantities
Liaising with the SPDE / DM and other Design Engineers as required resolving civil, structural, installation etc. design issues.
Identifying designs where standard design rules and procedures cannot be applied, and referring these to the SPDE and / or DM.
Calculating cable sizes
Liaising with draughts persons and other engineering staff
Checking of work carried out by draughts persons and other Design Engineers
Performing rating calculations

Requirements

autocad

engineering degree

ehv power

substation design

cable installation

driving licence

Possesses the ability to use AutoCAD
Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Degree level qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Excellent interpersonal skills and highly organised
Holds a full UK driving licence
Good communication skills
Experience and knowledge of EHV (11kV to 400kV) power systems and equipment and ideally EHV power cables and substation equipment
Understanding of cable installation techniques
Working to international, national and client specifications
Knowledge of substation electrical design
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and circuit schematics
Accurate methodical and articulate

Benefits

Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1909

Year Founded

The company was established in 1909, marking the beginning of its infrastructure legacy.

£10 billion

Annual Revenues

The company generated around £10 billion in revenue during the 2024 financial year.

FTSE 250

Stock Exchange Ranking

The company is listed among the top 250 firms on the FTSE Stock Exchange.

It finances, designs, constructs and maintains roads, rail, energy plants, water systems, buildings and communities.
Active across the UK, US, Hong Kong and Canada, it's known for ventures like HS2, Crossrail and major highway upgrades.
Known for innovation, it uses digital tools, off-site manufacturing and automated plant to enhance safety and efficiency.
An unusual highlight: it pioneered the Automated Cone Laying Machine, boosting roadworker safety on live highways.

Culture + Values

They focus on creating customer value and driving continuous improvement.
They are distinguished by their highly skilled colleagues and partners.
They deliver on their promises and prioritize doing the right thing.
They prioritize personal safety above all else.
They act responsibly to protect and enhance the planet and society.
They foster a culture of positive communication.
They collaborate tirelessly with their team and partners.
They encourage growth and development continuously.
They are committed to making a meaningful impact.
They value every individual and their contributions.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2045 & 2050

Emissions Reduction Targets

Aiming to achieve net zero for Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2045 and Scope 3 emissions by 2050.

50% Emissions Cut by 2030

Carbon Reduction Goal

Joined the UN Race to Zero, committing to halve 2020 carbon emissions by 2030.

40% Waste Reduction

UK Waste Intensity Target

Achieved a 40% reduction in UK waste intensity in 2023.

£3B Social Value by 2025

Community Investment Goal

Aiming to create £3 billion of UK social value by 2025, accelerated from the original 2030 target.

Over 300 people trained in Carbon Literacy by December 2023; 75% of UK highways procurement team completed Carbon Conscious Procurement training
Joined the UN Race to Zero – achieving net zero by 2050
Joined Cement 2 Zero trial to develop zero-emission cement, backed by £6.5 million government funding
First construction company to secure Scottish Government funding to retrofit fleet to dual-fuel, aiming for ~40% carbon reduction per vehicle

Inclusion & Diversity

60% by 2030

Minority Ethnic & Black Representation

Target to increase representation of Minority Ethnic and Black colleagues in the UK workforce by 60% from the 2021 baseline.

50% by 2030

Female Colleagues

Target to increase representation of female colleagues in the UK workforce by 50% from the 2021 baseline.

Board‑level sponsorship for equality, diversity & inclusion by Group CEO Leo Quinn

Articles

Careers – Job Search

Media Contacts

Fraud Warning (Recruitment Fraud)

Accessibility Statement

Role

Description

loading calculations

electrical design

cable design

material schedules

cable sizing

rating calculations

Attending site visits and meetings with clients and / or Balfour Beatty staff.
Liaising with suppliers/manufacturers
The preparation of designs and drawings for cable supporting steelwork and associated foundations,
Liaising with fabricators and equipment suppliers.
Reading Client enquiry specifications and drawings
Liaising with Client Representatives and Balfour Beatty Estimators and Operations Engineers as required.
carrying out loading calculations to prove the adequacy of proposed designs,
Preparing electrical system designs
the design of cable installation systems, carrying out pulling tension calculations,
Preparing material schedules/bills of quantities
Liaising with the SPDE / DM and other Design Engineers as required resolving civil, structural, installation etc. design issues.
Identifying designs where standard design rules and procedures cannot be applied, and referring these to the SPDE and / or DM.
Calculating cable sizes
Liaising with draughts persons and other engineering staff
Checking of work carried out by draughts persons and other Design Engineers
Performing rating calculations

Requirements

autocad

engineering degree

ehv power

substation design

cable installation

driving licence

Possesses the ability to use AutoCAD
Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Degree level qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Excellent interpersonal skills and highly organised
Holds a full UK driving licence
Good communication skills
Experience and knowledge of EHV (11kV to 400kV) power systems and equipment and ideally EHV power cables and substation equipment
Understanding of cable installation techniques
Working to international, national and client specifications
Knowledge of substation electrical design
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and circuit schematics
Accurate methodical and articulate

Benefits

Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1909

Year Founded

The company was established in 1909, marking the beginning of its infrastructure legacy.

£10 billion

Annual Revenues

The company generated around £10 billion in revenue during the 2024 financial year.

FTSE 250

Stock Exchange Ranking

The company is listed among the top 250 firms on the FTSE Stock Exchange.

It finances, designs, constructs and maintains roads, rail, energy plants, water systems, buildings and communities.
Active across the UK, US, Hong Kong and Canada, it's known for ventures like HS2, Crossrail and major highway upgrades.
Known for innovation, it uses digital tools, off-site manufacturing and automated plant to enhance safety and efficiency.
An unusual highlight: it pioneered the Automated Cone Laying Machine, boosting roadworker safety on live highways.

Culture + Values

They focus on creating customer value and driving continuous improvement.
They are distinguished by their highly skilled colleagues and partners.
They deliver on their promises and prioritize doing the right thing.
They prioritize personal safety above all else.
They act responsibly to protect and enhance the planet and society.
They foster a culture of positive communication.
They collaborate tirelessly with their team and partners.
They encourage growth and development continuously.
They are committed to making a meaningful impact.
They value every individual and their contributions.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2045 & 2050

Emissions Reduction Targets

Aiming to achieve net zero for Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2045 and Scope 3 emissions by 2050.

50% Emissions Cut by 2030

Carbon Reduction Goal

Joined the UN Race to Zero, committing to halve 2020 carbon emissions by 2030.

40% Waste Reduction

UK Waste Intensity Target

Achieved a 40% reduction in UK waste intensity in 2023.

£3B Social Value by 2025

Community Investment Goal

Aiming to create £3 billion of UK social value by 2025, accelerated from the original 2030 target.

Over 300 people trained in Carbon Literacy by December 2023; 75% of UK highways procurement team completed Carbon Conscious Procurement training
Joined the UN Race to Zero – achieving net zero by 2050
Joined Cement 2 Zero trial to develop zero-emission cement, backed by £6.5 million government funding
First construction company to secure Scottish Government funding to retrofit fleet to dual-fuel, aiming for ~40% carbon reduction per vehicle

Inclusion & Diversity

60% by 2030

Minority Ethnic & Black Representation

Target to increase representation of Minority Ethnic and Black colleagues in the UK workforce by 60% from the 2021 baseline.

50% by 2030

Female Colleagues

Target to increase representation of female colleagues in the UK workforce by 50% from the 2021 baseline.

Board‑level sponsorship for equality, diversity & inclusion by Group CEO Leo Quinn

Articles

Careers – Job Search

Media Contacts

Fraud Warning (Recruitment Fraud)

Accessibility Statement