Senior HV Cable System Design Engineer

Description:

Location: Epsom, Birmingham, Leeds or Glasgow (Hybrid / UK-wide flexibility)
Contract Type: 12-month minimum contract (Inside IR35)
Rate: Up to £65 per hour (Umbrella)
Start Date: ASAP
Travel: Occasional UK site visits required

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior HV Cable System Design Engineer to support the delivery and growth of a specialist high-voltage cable engineering capability within a leading multidisciplinary engineering environment.

This is a senior technical role offering the opportunity to work on major onshore and offshore transmission-scale projects, contributing across the full project lifecycle from feasibility and FEED through to detailed design, installation support, and commissioning.

The role also includes mentoring junior engineers, supporting technical excellence within the team, and playing an active part in client engagement and business development activities, including bids and proposals.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver HV cable system design for major transmission projects (onshore and offshore)
Support FEED, concept, and detailed design activities across HV cable systems
Produce and review key technical deliverables, including:
Cable system studies and calculations
Cable routing and installation design
Cable rating and thermal analysis
Installation and jointing specifications
Engage with clients to understand technical requirements and develop engineering solutions
Support preparation of bids, proposals, and technical submissions, including resource planning and cost input
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including primary, secondary, civil/structural, project management, and construction teams
Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and subcontractors
Attend site visits and support installation, testing, and commissioning activities
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior and developing engineers
Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and client specificationsRequired Experience

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification
Proven experience in HV cable system design, including manufacture, installation, testing, and commissioning
Experience working on high-voltage / extra high-voltage transmission projects
Familiarity with major utility or transmission client standards (e.g., National Grid, SPEN, SSEN or equivalent)
Strong understanding of cable system engineering principles and design processes
Experience across FEED and detailed design stages
Exposure to site installation, commissioning, or operational support activitiesSkills & Attributes

Strong technical leadership and problem-solving capability
Client-facing experience with excellent communication skills
Ability to contribute to business development and technical proposals
Collaborative approach within multidisciplinary teams
Mentoring and knowledge-sharing mindset
Willingness to travel to project sites as required
Commercial awareness and ability to support project delivery objectivesWhy Apply?

Work on nationally significant HV transmission infrastructure projects
Exposure to full lifecycle engineering from concept through to commissioning
Opportunity to influence technical direction and team development
Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment
Flexible UK-wide working with hybrid arrangementsIf you are an experienced HV Cable System Engineer looking for a senior role with technical leadership and project variety, we would welcome your application