HVDC Cable Project Engineer | Flexible (Scotland)

SSE; Inverness; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking an experienced EHV Cable Engineer to join their HVDC Project Engineering team. The role supports engineering design activities, promotes safety standards, and oversees compliance in project installations. Candidates should possess a minimum BEng/BSc in a relevant field and technical experience in HVDC/HVAC projects. This permanent position offers a salary range of £50,100 - £75,100 plus benefits, and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Free online GP

Interest-free loans on tech and transport

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Qualification of minimum BEng/BSc in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Technical knowledge with HVDC/HVAC transmission cable projects.
• Understanding of EPC contracts and CDM regulations.
• Competent awareness of industry standards and specifications.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Support project Front End Engineering Design (FEED) activities.
• Promote safety-in-design ethos and discharge CDM duties.
• Review contractor engineering and design deliverables.
• Supervise installation and commissioning compliance.
• Mentor junior engineers throughout their traineeship.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time-management

Organisational skills

Technical knowledge in HVDC/HVAC

Mentorship skills

Education

BEng/BSc in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking an experienced EHV Cable Engineer to join their HVDC Project Engineering team. The role supports engineering design activities, promotes safety standards, and oversees compliance in project installations. Candidates should possess a minimum BEng/BSc in a relevant field and technical experience in HVDC/HVAC projects. This permanent position offers a salary range of £50,100 - £75,100 plus benefits, and encourages applications from all backgrounds.