Senior Cable/Circuit Designer

Posting date:	05 March 2026
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	19 March 2026
Location:	Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7BG
Remote working:	Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company:	UK Power Networks
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	82176_1772716850

Summary

82176 - Senior Cable/Circuit Designer - UK Power Networks
Bury St Edmunds | £80,574 + Car + Bonus | Hybrid (3 office / 2 remote after probation)
⏳ Apply by 19 March 2026

Help design the circuits powering the UK's future. You'll produce high‑quality EHV/HV designs (11kV-132kV), lead on CDM‑compliant delivery, mentor junior engineers and collaborate across multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver safe, cost‑effective network solutions.

What you'll do

• Produce constructible circuit designs (below ground & OHL) compliant with standards and CDM
• Lead design assurance, audits and H&S integration; act as Principal Designer on allocated schemes
• Create project costings and contribute to technical/commercial procurement documents
• Partner with PMs, electrical/civil designers, CAD/PDC and alliance teams to drive quality, time and budget performance
• Support and mentor trainees/graduates/engineers

What you'll bring

• Degree in Civil/Circuit Engineering; strong cable/OHL/substation experience
• Proven EHV circuit design background (11kV-132kV): sizing/rating, pulling, joint/pulling bays, terminations, fibre/pilot routes
• Robust CDM/IOSH safety mindset; up‑to‑date with standards and best practice
• AutoCAD proficiency (Bentley a plus); excellent stakeholder communication and organisation

Benefits

23 days annual leave + bank holidays, Reservist Leave (18 paid + 22 unpaid), up to 10% employer pension, Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, Green Car Leasing, tenancy & season ticket loans, retail discounts, discounted gym, Occupational Health & EAP.

Ready to lead on complex circuit design and make a visible impact?
Apply today (deadline 19 March 2026) or email our careers link to chat about the role. Let's power what's next.