Senior HV Cable System Design Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Employee rewards

Professional development opportunities

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham is seeking a Senior HV Cable System Design Engineer to drive the development of HV cables capabilities. In this role, you will lead design works for transmission scale projects, collaborate with client engagement teams, and provide technical input on bids and proposals. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in HV cable system design, along with strong communication and leadership skills. Flexible working options and professional development opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Experience in HV cable system design, manufacture, testing, and installation.
• Familiarity with client specifications like National Grid, SPEN, SSEN.
• Commissioning experience on transmission / EHV scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the preparation of bids and proposals.
• Collaborate with commercial and project management teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and support internal capability development.

Skills

HV cable system design

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Business development

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis works at the heart of the energy industry. Within our Power Grids market, we are expanding our capabilities in HV cable engineering to meet growing demand across transmission, distribution, and HVDC interconnectors. We are recruiting a Senior HV Cable System Design Engineer to support the development of our HV Cables capability, mentor a specialist team, and contribute to business development through client engagement and proposal preparation.

Your role

• Actively contribute to business development activities, including identifying opportunities, engaging with clients, and supporting strategic growth initiatives.
• Lead and support the preparation of bids and proposals, providing technical input, resource planning, and cost estimation to secure new work for the HV Cables team.
• Collaborate with commercial and project management teams to develop competitive and compelling offers aligned with client needs and business objectives.
• Lead the onshore and offshore HV Cables FEED and detailed design works for major transmission scale projects.
• Attend site visits, coordinate with other disciplines (Primary, Secondary, Civil & Structural, PM), sub-contractors and suppliers as required.
• Support internal capability development and mentor junior engineers.

About You

• 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.

Rewards & benefits

Competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits that can be tailored to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Opportunities for training and professional development, hybrid working culture, and flexible holiday allowances.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance. Offers of employment will depend on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.

Equal opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer interviews to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.