Senior HV Cable Engineer / £600pd (outside IR35) / 6 months / Hybrid (Birmingham 2 days per week)

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in Transmission & Distribution seeks a Senior EHV Cable Design Engineer to contribute to UK transmission projects. The role includes senior design authority on EHV cable systems, mentoring juniors, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, extensive experience in EHV design, and health & safety qualifications. This position offers a hybrid work model based in Birmingham, with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in EHV cable design, with at least 3 years on UK transmission projects.
• Professional membership with IET, CIGRE, IEC, or IEEE.
• Health & Safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior design authority on EHV cable systems.
• Lead design packages, studies, and technical reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and support project bids.

Skills

EHV cable design experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Crater

Cymcap

Etap

Job description

Job Description

• £600pd (outside IR35)
• 6 months
• Hybrid (Birmingham 2 days per week)

Join a global leader in Transmission & Distribution. We’re looking for an experienced Senior EHV Cable Design Engineer to play a key role in delivering UK transmission projects.

You’ll act as a senior design authority on EHV cable systems (11kV–400kV, with focus on 132kV+), leading design packages, studies, and technical reports, ensuring compliance with UK and international standards. You’ll mentor junior engineers, support project bids, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation, safety, and client success.

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related).
• 5+ years’ EHV cable design experience (min. 3 years on UK transmission projects).
• Professional membership (IET, CIGRE, IEC, IEEE).
• Health & Safety qualification (IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent).

Desirable: software (Crater, Cymcap, Etap), Grid project experience, knowledge of CDM regulations, and strong communication skills.

Be part of a world-class team delivering complex, high-impact projects and shaping the future of energy.