Senior Cable Systems Design Engineer

Location: Remote (with occasional travel to Thames Valley)

Salary: up to £70,000 + benefits

Are you experienced in designing cable systems for complex grid connection and BESS projects?

Turner Lovell is recruiting a Senior Cable Systems Design Engineer for a leading UK energy infrastructure contractor delivering Battery Energy Storage (BESS) 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, including routing from transformers to BESS units and around switch room environments. You will play a key role in ensuring cable designs are technically compliant, constructable, and aligned with client, industry, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop cable system designs in line with client requirements and grid standards.
• Design cable routing and layouts from transformers to BESS installations and within substations and switchrooms.
• Prepare and deliver project-based cable system design packs covering both design and construction phases.
• Undertake detailed engineering studies, including cable rating, induced voltage, cable pulling forces, and cable force calculations.
• Liaise with suppliers and clients to ensure up-to-date technical information, approvals, and type registrations are maintained.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, external consultants, and contractors where required.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong understanding of cable systems and cable design.
• Proven experience delivering 11kV - 132kV cable system designs, ideally for BESS, substation, or grid connection projects.
• Experience using cable modelling software such as CYMCAP, Cableizer, ELEK or similar.
• Competent in AutoCAD and comfortable working with Microsoft Office and engineering calculation tools.
• Experience working with distribution or transmission network operators is highly desirable. xbpsjku

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing renewables-focused engineering team with a strong pipeline of BESS and grid connection projects, offering long-term progression.

For more information or to apply, please contact Anusha Gopalan at or