UK Power Networks
Senior Cable/Circuit Design Engineer
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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
- Play a key role in delivering projects that meet time, quality, budget and safety standards
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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
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Apply by 19 July 2026.
Power the network. Shape the future. Join UK Power Networks.
If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at careers@ukpowernetworks.co.uk quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
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