Senior Associate Director HV Cable System Design Engineer

Jacobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Flexible working hours

Professional development reimbursement

Volunteer time and community involvement

Job summary

An engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Associate Director HV Cable System Design Engineer in Greater London. The successful candidate will lead high-profile cable system projects, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulations. They will manage project designs, maintain client relations, and support the team in technical specifications. The role offers a competitive package, hybrid working options, and focuses on employee well-being and professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical Power Engineering.
• Extensive experience in a cable-related role supporting design.
• Ability to manage and lead HV/EHV cable designs at all stages.
• Experienced user of CYMCAP for cable system design.
• Experience working at EHV transmission voltages.
• Experience designing HV and EHV cable systems for both HVAC and HVDC systems.
• Familiarity with National Grid and DNO standards and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design delivery for Cable System Projects up to 400kV.
• Develop system specifications and support site supervision.
• Ensure all project designs comply with regulations.
• Prepare plant and equipment technical specifications, power cable route specifications, tender specifications, technical and progress reports.
• Ensure correct and accurate interface with other engineering functions; attend and conduct internal and external meetings with clients and subcontractors.
• Perform technical calculations including cable sizing, rating, TMF, EMF, sheath induced voltage and other calculations.
• Perform design reviews and verification of design.
• Ensure all project designs comply with CDM regulations, relevant legislation and company procedures.
• Assist with temporary works design schemes.
• Maintain good working relations with client, designer, team and supply chain.
• Ensure drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate construction information; formally request missing information in sufficient time.
• Ensure inspection and test plans are completed as required by PMP/Specification, including dimension accuracy and quality checks.
• Support factory inspections (FAT).
• Establish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with SHQE.
• Advise engineers on setting‑out methods and techniques.
• Prepare written risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works.

Skills

Cable system design

Project management

HVDC systems

Technical specifications preparation

Communication with clients

Education

Degree in Electrical Power Engineering

Tools

CYMCAP

Job description

Senior Associate Director HV Cable System Design Engineer

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Principal Cable System Engineer to support high‑profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio, including high voltage AIS and GIS substations, transmission assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design delivery for Cable System Projects up to 400kV from tendering through to handover.
• Develop HV/EHV cabling system specifications, concept/detailed design, design reviews, estimation, site supervision and support.
• Provide technical support to the team on all aspects of HV cable system engineering and design.
• Prepare plant and equipment technical specifications, power cable route specifications, tender specifications, technical and progress reports.
• Ensure correct and accurate interface with other engineering functions; attend and conduct internal and external meetings with clients and subcontractors.
• Perform technical calculations including cable sizing, rating, TMF, EMF, sheath induced voltage and other calculations.
• Perform design reviews and verification of design.
• Ensure all project designs comply with CDM regulations, relevant legislation and company procedures.
• Assist with temporary works design schemes.
• Maintain good working relations with client, designer, team and supply chain.
• Ensure drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate construction information; formally request missing information in sufficient time.
• Ensure inspection and test plans are completed as required by PMP/Specification, including dimension accuracy and quality checks.
• Support factory inspections (FAT).
• Establish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with SHQE.
• Advise engineers on setting‑out methods and techniques.
• Prepare written risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Power Engineering.
• Previous experience with consultancy, contractor or utility in the energy sector.
• Extensive experience in a cable‑related role supporting FEED design and/or detailed design.
• Ability to manage and lead HV/EHV cable designs at all project stages.
• Experienced user of CYMCAP for cable system design.
• Experience working at EHV transmission voltages.
• Experience designing HV and EHV cable systems for both HVAC and HVDC systems.
• Familiarity with National Grid and DNO standards and processes.

Benefits

People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package. UK employees receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, with reimbursement for professional development. We also give back to communities via a Collectively program that includes matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work‑life balance and flexibility are a key focus. Jacobs offers hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours and patterns to suit operational needs.

Our values centre on safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We support professional growth, global giving, volunteering and well‑being benefits.

We are a disability‑confident employer, inviting applications from candidates who may not meet all listed requirements and who seek flexible working arrangements.

Location: London, England, United Kingdom. Apply before the slot closes.