Senior Cable/Circuit Design Engineer

Description:

82627 - Senior Cable/Circuit Designer - Crawley | £84,160 + car + bonus

Ready to design the future of electricity infrastructure?

UK Power Networks is looking for a Senior Cable/Circuit Designer to join our Capital Programme - Engineering Design team in Crawley. This is a brilliant opportunity to take the lead on high-impact circuit design projects across 11kV to 132kV networks, helping shape safe, efficient and future-ready power solutions for customers and communities.

In this role, you'll produce and approve cable and circuit designs, develop cost-effective network solutions, collaborate with project managers, electrical and civil designers, alliance partners and operational teams, and play a key role in delivering projects that meet time, quality, budget and safety standards.

What you'll bring:

Strong experience in EHV circuit design and construction within the utilities sector
Hands-on knowledge of cable sizing, rating and pulling calculations from 11kV to 132kV
Experience designing joint bays, pulling bays, pilot/fibre routes and terminations
A solid understanding of CDM Regulations, safety, standards and design assurance
Chartered Engineer status or a clear path towards Chartership
Confidence working with internal teams, customers, partners, CAD teams, Wayleaves and Consents

What's in it for you:

Salary of £84,160 plus car and bonus
Permanent role based at Crawley - Matthew's Yard
Blended working after probation: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Excellent pension contribution, wellbeing support and employee discounts
Cycle to Work, Home & Tech and Green Car Leasing schemes

If you're a technically sharp designer who loves solving complex network challenges, mentoring others and bringing smart engineering ideas to life, this could be the move that powers your next career chapter.

Apply by 19 July 2026.

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