Senior HV Cable Systems Design Engineer — Hybrid UK

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; Leeds; Remote; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited is seeking a Senior HV Cable System Design Engineer to support the HV Cables capability across transmission, distribution and interconnectors. You will mentor a specialist team, engage with clients, and help shape bids from feasibility to delivery.

Based in the UK with flexible, nationwide opportunities, the role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, hands‑on HV cable design experience, strong leadership and a willingness to travel to project sites and client

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

• Actively contribute to business development activities, including identifying opportunities and supporting strategic growth.
• Lead and support bids and proposals with technical input, resource planning, and cost estimation.
• Collaborate with commercial and project management teams to develop offers aligned with client needs.
• Lead onshore and offshore HV Cables FEED and detailed design works for major transmission scale projects.
• Attend site visits and coordinate with disciplines, sub-contractors and suppliers; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

HV cable design

Leadership

Client facing

Business development

Travel willingness

Commissioning experience

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited is seeking a Senior HV Cable System Design Engineer to support the HV Cables capability across transmission, distribution and interconnectors. You will mentor a specialist team, engage with clients, and help shape bids from feasibility to delivery.

Based in the UK with flexible, nationwide opportunities, the role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, hands‑on HV cable design experience, strong leadership and a willingness to travel to project sites and client