HV Cable Project Engineer

Carbon60; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transmission sector is seeking an experienced HV Cable Project Engineer for a 6-month contract based in Scotland with hybrid working options. The role involves overseeing the full project life cycle including design development, technical support, and compliance with industry regulations. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in cable projects and hold an HND in engineering. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years cable project experience.
• Demonstrable experience in HV projects.
• Previous Transmission experience required.

Responsibilities

• Involved in the full project life cycle from project definition to completion.
• Providing technical support to site teams.
• Developing technical scopes and specifications for new underground cable projects.

Skills

Cable engineering support

HSE compliance

Tender evaluation

Education

HND in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering

Tools

CYMCAP software

Job description

Role: HV Cable Project Engineer
Sector: Transmission
Location: Scotland - Hybrid with attendance to Client's offices & sites
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6-Months + Possible Extension
Rates: £950 Daily Rate Inside IR35 via Umbrella
Clearance: BPSS (DBS/DS, Financial Probity, Employment History) + Medical Questionnaire & Proof of Right to Work in the UK

Key Duties:

• Involved in the full project life cycle, from project definition, preparing and evaluating tenders, conceptual and front-end design development, detail design reviews, HAZID/HAZCON/HAZOP sessions into supporting construction, installation, commissioning and project completion.
• providing cable engineering support across multiple projects by producing or reviewing outline cable system designs during development phases, including: review and assessment of technology options, underground cable routing selection, producing current rating calculations using CYMCAP software and assessment of interface requirements.
• Developing technical scopes and specifications for new underground cable projects as well as modifications to existing assets.
• Reviewing cable system prequalification and type testing reports in preparation for Client's approval, reviewing and verifying contractor/consultant detailed underground cable system designs, witnessing factory and relevant discipline site acceptance testing.
• Providing technical support to site teams to ensure quality of installations and cable commissioning activities.
• Evaluate tenders and procure and manage specialist services from consultants.
• promoting and managing safety within your assigned projects through the implementation of CDM procedures and practices, ensuring the project engineering is compliant with company, HSE and industry regulations.
• working closely with Engineering Managers and Project Managers to ensure that Engineering and Quality risks are identified and mitigated.
• providing technical support on high profile projects or technically complex issues.

Essential requirements

• Candidates must hold a minimum of HND in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering (with demonstrable experience in HV projects)
• Previous Transmission experience required.
• A minimum of 3+ Years cable project experience

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.