Job 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