Senior HV Cable Design Lead | Mentor & Grow Grid Projects

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited

Glasgow

Hybrid

GBP 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Competitive salaries

Flexible holidays

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited seeks a Senior HV Cable System Design Engineer to lead HV cable design activities, mentor a specialist team, and contribute to bids and client engagement across the UK. Based in one of our offices (Epsom, Birmingham, Leeds or Glasgow) with UK-wide flexibility, the role combines technical leadership with business development and site/office collaboration.

You will interface with clients, plan resource needs, and support bid development for major transmission projects,

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

Lead onshore/offshore HV Cables FEED and detailed design works for major transmission scale projects.
Mentor a specialist team and support capability development.
Support bids and proposals with technical input, resource planning and cost estimation.
Collaborate with commercial and project management to develop competitive offers.
Engage with clients to identify opportunities and drive growth.