Senior Cable Design Engineer

Experis - ManpowerGroup; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking a Senior Cable Design Engineer for a 12-month contract based in London, requiring hybrid work and potential overseas travel. The successful candidate will possess extensive technical experience in electrical and cable engineering, working on offshore projects. Key responsibilities include managing cable engineering packages, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful project outcomes. Ideal applicants have a strong engineering background, exceptional project management skills, and a proactive approach to risk management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of technical experience in electrical and/or cable engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in offshore projects development.
• Deep understanding of the electrical and mechanical cable design.

Responsibilities

• Provide cable engineering to Cable Work Package Manager.
• Review and approve cable engineering documentation from suppliers.
• Identify and mitigate risks on the package.

Skills

Project management expertise

Excellent proficiency in English

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering Degree in relevant discipline (civil, mechanical, structural or electrical engineering)

Job description

Role: Senior Cable Design Engineer

Location: London (Hybrid) - overseas travel required

Duration: 12 Months

Day rate: Up to £800 inside IR35

Role Overview

You will be part of the Oceanbeat Inter Array Cable (IAC) package team. You shall:

• Provide cable engineering to Cable Work Package Manager: support development and execution of IAC package
• Have detailed cable design and electrical engineering understanding with keen awareness of the Transport and Installation (T&I) of the IAC
• Review and approve cable engineering documentation from suppliers: review technical documentation from cable suppliers / projects and ensure that technical deliverables meet project and contract requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks on the package: raise relevant risks to the package manager. Support review of project risks, provide mitigations and close out risk actions. Identify and manage technical interfaces between the packages and suppliers: proactively manage interfaces related to the cables package. Support interface meetings, working with other packages and contractors to bring interfaces into alignment
• Identify and raise Value Opportunities to the package manager. Support review of Value Opportunities, provide actions and deliver on their implementation.
• Develop and execute third party engineering work scopes: Write, tender and execute third party engineering scopes related to cable delivery.
• Follow management of change process: identify potential changes on the project, raise them to the package management and rigorously follow the management of change process.
• Collaborate with safety, consent and procurement teams to ensure robust execution of works.
• Collaborate with associated foundation, WTG, grid / transmission engineering, ground engineering / site investigation and construction disciplines to safely deliver IAC package and the project.
• Ensure safe and cost-efficient design and integrity management throughout asset life in accordance with bp and industry technical practices and standards.
• Maintain relationships with third party suppliers, contractors, and other partners.
• Actively contribute to technology development and share knowledge and findings.

Qualifications Mandatory	Desirable
Engineering Degree in relevant discipline (civil, mechanical, structural or electrical engineering)	Membership of relevant industry panels or standards organizations (e.g. Chartered Engineer, PMP, APM etc)
8+ years of technical experience in electrical and/or cable engineering
5+ years of experience in offshore projects development
Deep understanding of the electrical and mechanical cable design
Deep understanding of the cable routing process and ability to assess array cable electrical layouts, ensuring that cost and risk is minimised,
Key Skills	Desirable
Excellent knowledge of industry codes and standards.	Based in Hamburg / Germany
Project management expertise	Speaks German
Excellent proficiency in English (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills both oral and written.	Experience working remotely.
Ability to manage time effectively, working with distributed teams and time-zones.	Experience in coaching and mentoring more junior team members.
Proven expertise of working in multi-disciplinary teams and major projects with minimal technical supervision.
Strong, proven Stakeholder management, and collaboration. Comfortable reporting up to senior management.
Ability to take responsibility for respective area and scope and drive it to conclusion and execution.
Willingness to learn other aspects such as Contract Law, Electrical Safety Rules etc.
Ability to challenge the conventional thinking, innovative mindset.