Principal Cable Systems Design Engineer
Location: Greater London / West London
Salary: Negotiable
Are you experienced in designing cable systems for complex grid connection and BESS projects?
Turner Lovell is recruiting a Principal Cable Systems Design Engineer for a leading UK energy infrastructure contractor delivering renewable energy and grid connection projects across the UK.
This role sits within the engineering design team and focuses on the end-to-end design of 11kV -132kV cable systems. You will play a key role in ensuring cable designs are technically compliant, constructable, and aligned with client, industry, and regulatory standards.. The position also offers a clear pathway into a Team Lead role within the next one to two years.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of 11kV-132kV cable system designs across BESS, grid connection, and renewable energy projects.
- Review cable designs and provide technical guidance to ensure they meet client requirements and industry standards.
- Design cable routes and layouts between substations, transformers, switchrooms, and BESS installations.
- Carry out and review engineering studies, including cable ratings, induced voltages, cable pulling calculations, and cable force calculations.
- Support projects from feasibility and detailed design through to construction and commissioning.
- Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and help review their work where needed.
- Liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors, and internal design teams to resolve technical queries and keep projects moving.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience delivering 11kV–132kV cable system designs for grid connection, BESS, substation, or renewable energy projects.
- Strong understanding of underground cable systems, installation methods, and cable engineering calculations.
- Experience using cable modelling software such as CYMCAP, Cableizer, ELEK, or similar.
- Competent in AutoCAD and comfortable using Microsoft Office and engineering calculation tools.
- Experience reviewing technical designs and supporting or mentoring other engineers would be advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering team with a strong pipeline of projects, where you’ll play a key technical role and have the opportunity to step into a Team Lead position as the team expands.
For more information or to apply, please contact Anusha Gopalan at anusha.gopalan@turnerlovell.com or 020 7448 1100.
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