Senior HV Cable System Design Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Tailored employee rewards

Professional development opportunities

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior HV Cable System Design Engineer to contribute to HV cables capability. This role encompasses client engagement, bid preparation, and design leadership for major transmission projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, extensive experience in HV cable design, and strong communication skills. Mentoring junior engineers will be part of the role. The position supports hybrid working arrangements with competitive salaries and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HV cable design, manufacture, testing, and installation.
• Familiarity with specifications from National Grid, SPEN, SSEN.
• Willingness to travel for site visits as required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients and support strategic growth initiatives.
• Lead preparation of bids and proposals with technical input and cost estimation.
• Collaborate with project management to develop competitive offers.
• Lead HV Cables FEED and detailed design works.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and subcontractors as needed.
• Mentor junior engineers for internal capability development.

Skills

HV cable system design

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Business development mindset

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Let's secure the future of energy. Atkins Realis is proud to be working 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, including mentoring a specialist team and actively contributing to business development through client engagement and proposal preparation. You will work within our Electrical Engineering team in one of our offices in Epsom, Birmingham, Leeds, or Glasgow, but the role is flexible and UK-wide. Building strong and trusted relationships is a key part of this role. You'll be client-focused – able to interface with clients, understand their needs, and convert opportunities into successful workstreams.

Responsibilities

• 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 help 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 and coordinate with other disciplines (Primary, Secondary, Civil & Structural, PM), subcontractors, and suppliers as required.
• Support internal capability development and mentor junior engineers.

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.

Rewards & Benefits

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards, and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle choices. Take advantage of numerous opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job with a fulfilling personal life.

Additional Information

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of five years or longer. If applying to this role, please do not make reference to or include in your application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.

Equal Opportunities & Inclusive Employment

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.