Director, HV Cable System Design – Hybrid & Impact

Jacobs; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in the UK seeks a Director - HV Cable System Design to lead design delivery for cable systems up to 400kV across energy and infrastructure projects. You will manage FEED to handover, supervise technical work and coordinate with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.

The role requires advanced experience in HV/EHV cable design, CYMCAP expertise, and familiarity with National Grid standards. You will mentor engineers, ensure safety compliance, and drive best practice across our Power &

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Power Engineering
• Previous experience with consultancy, contractor or utility in the energy sector
• Extensive experience in a cable related role supporting FEED design and/or detailed design
• Able to manage and lead HV/EHV cable designs at all projects stages
• Experienced user of CYMCAP to support cable system design
• Experience of working at EHV transmission voltages
• Experience in the design of HV and EHV cable systems, for both HVAC and HVDC systems
• Familiarity with National Grid and DNO standards and processes
• Working as CDAE and TP141 authorisation

Responsibilities

• Developing HV/EHV cabling systems specifications, concept/detailed design and design review, estimation, site supervision and support as required.
• Provide technical support to the team on all aspects of HV cable system engineering and design
• Prepare plant and equipment technical specification, power cable route specifications, tender specifications, technical and progress reports
• Ensuring correct and accurate interface with other engineering functions involved in the projects, attend, and conduct internal and external meetings with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors.
• Perform technical calculations including cable size, rating calculations, TMF and EMF calculations, Sheath induced voltage calculations and other.
• Perform design reviews, verification of design
• Ensuring all project designs are compliant with CDM regulations, relevant legislation and company procedures
• Assist with temporary works design schemes.
• Maintain good working relations with client / designer / Team, together with our supply chain.
• Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works. Formally request any missing information in sufficient time to allow the programme to proceed without delay.
• Ensure that inspection and test plans are completed as required by the PMP / Specification, including a check of dimension accuracy and quality
• Support factory inspections Test (FAT)
• Establish and promote best practice in health, safety, and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department
• Advise engineers on setting out methods and techniques
• Prepare written risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works
• Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works. Formally request any missing information in sufficient time to allow the programme to proceed without delay
• Prepare written risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works
• Ensure that inspection and test plans are completed as required by the PMP / Specification, including a check of dimension accuracy and quality

Skills

HV cable design

CYMCAP

Leadership

Project management

Power systems

Education

Degree in Electrical Power Engineering

Job description

Jacobs in the UK seeks a Director - HV Cable System Design to lead design delivery for cable systems up to 400kV across energy and infrastructure projects. You will manage FEED to handover, supervise technical work and coordinate with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.

The role requires advanced experience in HV/EHV cable design, CYMCAP expertise, and familiarity with National Grid standards. You will mentor engineers, ensure safety compliance, and drive best practice across our Power &