Senior HV Cable Design Lead – Transmission Engineering

Arup; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Learning opportunities

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup seeks a Lead Cable Design Engineer in the UK to provide technical leadership for HV and EHV cable systems across major transmission projects. You will champion best‑in‑class design practices, guide teams, and act as the main technical authority, shaping solutions from concept through detail while ensuring compliance with IEC, IEEE and national grid standards.

You will oversee lifecycle design for AC/DC, overhead and underground cables, mentor junior engineers, participate in technical

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status essential.
• Extensive experience in HV/EHV cable design.
• Strong knowledge of IEC/IEEE standards.
• Proven track record leading engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver transmission cable system designs ensuring best‑in‑class practice.
• Act as the principal technical authority for complex cable projects.
• Lead design teams, guide reviews, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

CDEGS

CYMCAP

Comsol

AutoCAD

Job description

Arup seeks a Lead Cable Design Engineer in the UK to provide technical leadership for HV and EHV cable systems across major transmission projects. You will champion best‑in‑class design practices, guide teams, and act as the main technical authority, shaping solutions from concept through detail while ensuring compliance with IEC, IEEE and national grid standards.

You will oversee lifecycle design for AC/DC, overhead and underground cables, mentor junior engineers, participate in technical