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Senior Design Engineer - Cable System
Freedom
- London, England, United Kingdom
- London, England, United Kingdom
About
Permanent – Full Time
Freedom is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join our Electrical Services Design Team. Based in either Scotland or Leeds, you will be involved in delivering technically complex projects with a focus on substations, cable systems, plant and primary design. Our work spans the entire energy system—generation, transmission, distribution, and storage.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of projects (11kV–400kV), ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards.
Develop technical solutions and provide guidance on all aspects of cable design.
Review and approve specifications, drawings, and calculations for accuracy and compliance.
Produce design cost estimates, resource plans, and delivery programmes in response to tender requirements.
Undertake Construction Design Studies (CDS) for installation and construction methodologies.
Define scope and manage site surveys, including topographical, profiling, geotechnical, and steelwork assessments.
Liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure quality and timely delivery.
Provide technical support to tenders and offer mentoring/training to junior engineers.
Work within Freedom/NGB’s quality assurance framework or established project methodologies.
Attend site visits, inspections, and stakeholder meetings as required.
Qualifications
AutoCAD experience and Symcat ideally.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (typically 2:1 or above) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field. A master’s degree may be preferred for senior roles.
Extensive experience in electrical cable system design and Substation.
Proven track record of delivering complex projects within the power sector.
Benefits
Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
Car Allowance
Private Medical Insurance
Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
Flexible benefits (e.g., Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Tax‑Free Bikes)
Ongoing Training & Development Programme
Next Steps: If you are interested, please apply through our career portal. We welcome candidates who can demonstrate the skills and experience outlined above.
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Languages
- English
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