Cable/Circuit Designer

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Play a key role in delivering projects that meet time, quality, budget and safety standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

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