HV Transmission Cable Engineer - Major Projects (UK)

Turner Lovell; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 138,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Lovell is seeking an HV Cable Engineer to work on major UK transmission projects. The role covers design, technical assurance and lifecycle support from route development to commissioning.

Ideal candidates hold an Electrical Engineering degree with HV cable experience, familiarity with CYMCAP, and a track record of delivering within safety and regulatory frameworks across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of HV underground cable systems in transmission or major power infrastructure.
• Experience in cable design, engineering, specification or technical assurance.
• Experience with cable rating studies and CYMCAP.
• Understanding of cable installation, testing and commissioning requirements.
• Experience working with engineering consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Good knowledge of relevant HV engineering standards and UK safety and regulatory requirements.
• Chartered Engineer status, or progress towards chartership, would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, assess and provide technical assurance of HV underground cable systems across major infrastructure projects.
• Carry out cable engineering studies including current rating calculations, route assessments and cable system interface reviews.
• Prepare technical requirements and specifications for new cable systems and upgrades to existing infrastructure.
• Review engineering designs and technical submissions from consultants, contractors and equipment suppliers.
• Provide cable engineering support during construction, installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Support technical assurance activities including equipment qualification, factory testing and site acceptance.
• Contribute to engineering risk assessments and resolve technical issues throughout project delivery.
• Coordinate with civil, electrical and wider engineering disciplines to ensure cable system interfaces are effectively managed.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet relevant safety, regulatory and industry requirements.

Skills

HV underground cables

Cable design & engineering

CYMCAP

Regulatory & safety standards

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CYMCAP

Job description

Turner Lovell is seeking an HV Cable Engineer to work on major UK transmission projects. The role covers design, technical assurance and lifecycle support from route development to commissioning.

Ideal candidates hold an Electrical Engineering degree with HV cable experience, familiarity with CYMCAP, and a track record of delivering within safety and regulatory frameworks across multidisciplinary teams.