Senior Electrical Engineer- Cables

Mott MacDonald; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Pension contributions 4.5%–7%

Life assurance up to 4x salary

Income protection

Employee ownership model

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (HV Cable Design) to join our Transmission & Distribution team. You will design HV cable systems for onshore and offshore projects, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable energy networks.

In this role you’ll lead FEED and detail design, conduct feasibility studies and ensure compliance with consenting requirements. We offer hybrid working and a supportive environment in which your expertise helps shape the

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience as a transmission cable systems engineer.
• Strong analytical skills to solve complex engineering problems.
• Good written communication and report writing.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• HVAC/HVDC Cable System Design for onshore and offshore projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate HV cables into substations and grid networks.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and cost analyses.
• FEED and detail design for transmission cable systems from concept to construction.
• Interface with civil and environmental teams to meet consenting requirements.
• Tender and detail design for transmission cable systems from concept to construction.
• Troubleshoot transmission cable issues during installation and operation.
• Stay updated on HV cable materials and transmission technologies.

Skills

Transmission cable systems engineering

Analytical skills

Written communication

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Location/s

UK-wide

Recruiter contact: Abhijeet Barpanda

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee‑owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About The Business Unit

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

Overview Of The Role

Senior Electrical Engineer (HV Cable Design) – Join Our Dynamic Transmission & Distribution Team!

Are you passionate about powering the future? Do you thrive on designing, implementing, and maintaining cutting‑edge high‑voltage transmission systems?

Following on from a number of exciting major project awards, our Transmission & Distribution division is expanding and we’re seeking an experienced HV Transmission Cables Engineer to join our dynamic team. As an integral part of our organization, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring reliable energy delivery for our clients. From underground interconnectors to offshore wind farms, your expertise will shape the backbone of our energy infrastructure.

If you’re ready to take on exciting challenges and contribute to a sustainable energy future, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities and duties include:

• HVAC/HVDC Cable System Design: Dive into all aspects of transmission cable system design, from conceptualization to implementation for Onshore and Offshore projects
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of HV cables into substations, converter stations, and grid networks
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and cost analyses for transmission cable system projects
• Front End Engineering Design (FEED): Be the visionary. Deliver innovative solutions for cable systems integration into major infrastructural development projects
• Consenting Stage Cable System design. Leading the interface with our civil and environmental teams to plan the delivery of transmission cable systems in line with consenting requirements
• Tender Stage Design/Detail Design for Transmission cable systems, developing concept stage design through to construction detail level
• Troubleshoot and resolve transmission cable‑related issues during installation and operation/maintenance phases
• Stay abreast of technological advancements in HV cable materials, insulation, and transmission technologies

Candidate Specification

Essential

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experienced transmission cable systems engineer
• Strong analytical skills and able to solve complex engineering problems relating to transmission power cable systems
• A willingness to engage with new challenges as well as an ability to work confidently on tasks for which you have prior experience
• Ability to demonstrate good written communication skills including report writing
• Excellent communication and people skills.

Desirable

• Masters in Electrical Engineering
• Experience in design of both onshore and offshore transmission cable systems
• Experience in design of HV cable transmission systems for UK and Ireland utilities
• Experience in design of HVAC and HVDC transmission cable systems

If this resonates, let’s explore how your expertise fits our team.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well‑being, flexibility, and trust.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

We offer some fantastic benefits including

Financial wellbeing

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long‑term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long‑term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
• For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

Health and wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
• A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
• Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.

Lifestyle

• A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• 10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
• Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
• Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers.

Enhanced family and carers leave

• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
• Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
• We offer policies and dedicated support to help military families balance service life with career and wellbeing.

Learning and development

• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development options.

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

• Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
• We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award holders in the MOD Employer Recognition Scheme, supported by our dedicated internal Armed Forces Network.
• Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.

Location(s): Croydon, GB Manchester, GB London, GB Bristol, GB Glasgow, GB Edinburgh, GB Birmingham, GB Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB Brighton, GB

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Energy

Discipline: Electrical

Job Ref: 18111

Recruiter Contact: Maria Cervantes