Cable Project Engineering Opportunities (EHV)

Overview

As part of the SSEN Transmission pathway to 2030, this role drives HVDC cable project engineering across landfall, routes, and installation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, compliant delivery. You contribute to FEED activities and design risk management, shaping offshore and onshore cable projects for the net-zero agenda. You’ll lead by example in technical excellence, mentorship, and safety-led design. This is a hands-on opportunity to influence major transmission infrastructure with tangible climate and energy-transition impact. You will join a collaborative environment focused on delivering reliable, modern electricity networks.

Pay / Benefits

• car or car allowance
• performance-related bonus
• private healthcare discounts
• gym membership discounts
• free online GP and 24/7 counselling
• maternity and adoption pay; paternity leave

Responsibilities

• Support Front End Engineering Design activities including options assessment and route development
• Collaborate with environmental, land consenting, geotechnical, civil, and offshore installation teams
• Promote safety-in-design and fulfill CDM duties as Designer/Principal Designer
• Review contractor deliverables for compliance with Employer’s requirements and safety standards
• Supervise installation and commissioning to ensure regulatory and Employer compliance
• Mentor junior engineers and support trainees
• For Senior roles: inform EPC contract requirements, support tender reviews, lead analytical studies, and provide technical leadership

Key requirements

• BEng in Engineering
• Experience in HVDC or HVAC transmission cable projects
• Knowledge of EPC contracts and CDM regulations (Supervisor/Principal Designer roles)
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and specifications
• Strong communication, time management, and organisational skills
• Mentorship experience and a drive to develop technical excellence

• clear communication
• team collaboration
• mentorship and leadership
• HVDC/HVAC cable project delivery
• FEED and option assessment
• design review and compliance checks

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