HVDC Cable Project Engineer

Taylor Hopkinson; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Hopkinson seeks an HVDC Cable Project Engineer for a major offshore wind developer with German base. You will lead onshore cable installation planning, coordinate interfaces across multiple contractors and suppliers, and document technical risks and schedules to ensure compliant, timely delivery.

Responsibilities include developing installation concepts, reviewing procedures, and producing decision-support documentation. Strong background in HV/DC and international projects is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in planning and delivery of HV and EHV onshore cable projects including civil works, installation, testing and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of technical assessments, analyses and documentation related to planning and execution of onshore cable installation activities.
• Development and documentation of installation concepts, interface requirements and implementation approaches for onshore cable installation works.
• Technical coordination of project interfaces associated with the onshore cable installation scope and adjacent project work packages.
• Technical coordination with the cable supplier and other contractors involved in the project.
• Analysis and documentation of technical risks, interface-related risks and mitigation measures.
• Preparation of project-specific status documentation and progress assessments for project stakeholders.
• Analysis of lessons learned and optimisation opportunities from planning and execution activities.
• Review and documentation of technical deliverables, installation procedures and method statements.
• Preparation of technical recommendations and decision-support documentation for cable installation activities.
• Analysis of schedule-related impacts and constraints.
• Documentation of quality-related observations and interface topics during project execution.
• Preparation and review of technical specifications, procurement documentation and contractor deliverables for cable installation.

Skills

HVDC cable projects

EPC/EPCI contract management

interface management

multi-contractor coordination

risk, schedule, cost, quality, and HSE

German construction law awareness

Job description

HVDC Cable Project Engineer required for a major Offshore Wind Farm developer based in Germany.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of technical assessments, analyses and documentation related to the planning and execution of onshore cable installation activities.
• Development and documentation of installation concepts, interface requirements and implementation approaches for onshore cable installation works.
• Technical coordination of project interfaces associated with the onshore cable installation scope and adjacent project work packages.
• Technical coordination and clarification of engineering, execution, scheduling and interface topics with the cable supplier and other contractors involved in the project.
• Analysis and documentation of technical risks, interface-related risks and potential mitigation measures.
• Preparation of project-specific status documentation and progress assessments for distribution to relevant project stakeholders.
• Analysis of lessons learned, technical findings and optimisation opportunities arising from planning and execution activities.
• Review, assessment and documentation of technical deliverable, engineering documents, installation procedures and method statements.
• Preparation of technical recommendations and decision-support documentation regarding cable installation activities and associated interfaces.
• Analysis and documentation of schedule-related impacts, dependencies and constraints affecting the onshore cable installation scope.
• Documentation of quality-related observations, technical findings and interface topics arising during project execution.
• Preparation and review of technical specifications, procurement documentation and contractor deliverable related to cable installation activities.
• Documentation of compliance with applicable project requirements, technical standards, permit conditions and contractual obligations within the assigned scope.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in the planning and delivery of high-voltage and extra-high-voltage onshore cable projects, covering civil works, cable installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Proven track record in the successful management of complex EPC/EPCI contracts and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong expertise in interface management across cable systems, substations, permitting, construction, and operational stakeholders.
• The above-mentioned experience must be provided on the basis of personal project references. The references must contain at least the following information: Subject of the contract, period of performance, client, activity undertaken, brief description of the activity.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project risk, schedule, cost, quality, and HSE management.
• Ability to lead complex infrastructure projects in an international and multi-contractor environment.
• Strong knowledge of German construction law, permitting procedures, and regulatory requirements relevant to infrastructure and energy projects.