Principal HV Cable Design Engineer - Net Zero

-; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Principal HV Cable Engineer to develop HV Cables capability and mentor a team. You will lead major transmission-scale projects, engage with clients, and contribute to business development. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering, experience in HV cables, and strong leadership skills. This flexible role is based in Glasgow or other locations across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in HV cable system design, manufacture, testing, and installation.
• Familiarity with client specifications like National Grid.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead onshore and offshore HV Cables FEED and detailed design works.
• Collaborate with teams to develop competitive offers.
• Attend site visits, FAT/SAT, and commissioning activities.

Skills

HV cable system design

Leadership skills

Business development

Client engagement

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Let’s secure the future of energy. The UK energy market is undergoing change as the country strives towards net zero. The sector must contend with modern generation, transmission and distribution technologies, energy storage and increased electrification of transport and heat. Networks have a crucial role in delivering the renewables required to be connected.

This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the energy sector, delivering outstanding projects and contributing to Net Zero. We empower our people to develop as professionals, work on projects they are proud of, and make a difference to the world they live in.

Building strong and trusted relationships is a key part of this role. You’ll work with others at client sites or from our offices. You will have opportunities to develop your career and support the development and implementation of our client’s projects.

We offer a truly multi-disciplinary working environment with opportunities to influence projects from start to finish. Drawing on a diverse skill set and a proven track record of delivery, we are involved in challenging and exciting engineering projects.

If you have a passion for engineering and want to understand where a career with AtkinsRéalis might lead, we’d like to hear from you.

AtkinsRéalis is at the heart of the energy industry. Within our Power Grids team, we are expanding HV cable engineering to meet demand across transmission, distribution, offshore wind and HVDC interconnectors.

We are recruiting a Principal HV Cable Engineer to lead the development of our HV Cables capability, including building and mentoring a specialist team and contributing to business development through client engagement and proposal preparation.

AtkinsRéalis offers a fast-paced, innovative environment with opportunities to work on a broad variety of projects and technologies, and opportunities for both technical and personal development. The right candidate will help maintain our best-in-class reputation as part of an integrated team.

You will be based in one of our offices in Epsom, Birmingham, Leeds or Glasgow, but the role is flexible and UK-wide. Building strong relationships is key; you’ll work with clients and interface with teams on site or from our offices.

Your purpose

• Actively contribute to business development activities, including identifying opportunities, engaging with clients, and supporting strategic growth initiatives.
• Lead and support the preparation of bids and proposals, including technical input, resource planning, and cost estimation to secure new work for the HV Cables team.
• Collaborate with commercial and project management teams to develop competitive and compelling offers aligned with client needs and business objectives.
• Lead onshore and offshore HV Cables FEED and detailed design works for major transmission-scale projects.
• Coordinate with other disciplines (Primary, Secondary, Civil & Structural, PM), sub-contractors and suppliers as required.
• Attend site visits, FAT/SAT, and commissioning activities.
• Represent AtkinsRéalis in industry forums such as CIGRE and IEEE.
• Support internal capability development and mentor junior engineers.

What you can bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in HV cable system design, manufacture, testing, and installation.
• Familiarity with client specifications (e.g., National Grid, SPEN, SSEN).
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Business development mindset and client-facing experience.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Commissioning experience on transmission / EHV scale projects.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We’re ranked as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies where UK professionals want to work and stay. We’ve also been listed among The Times Top 50 employers for women.

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. As work becomes more complex, our employees challenge the status quo.

We are committed to engineering better for people and the planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to social value through EDAROTH community housing. We support active employee networks, inclusivity programs, and communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces personnel and professionals returning after career breaks.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance. Offers of employment will depend on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If required, the vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of UK residency for five years or longer. Please do not mention current or previous security clearances in conversation or in your application/CV.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We offer family-friendly, inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We believe world-class talent thrives on diversity and inclusion.