Senior HV Cable Systems Design Lead: Mentoring & BD

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited

Birmingham

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior HV Cable System Design Engineer to help lead our HV Cables capability across UK projects. You will design, review, and deliver onshore and offshore HV cable systems, mentor a specialist team, and engage clients to convert opportunities into funded workstreams.

Based in or working across offices in Epsom, Birmingham, Leeds or Glasgow, you will drive FEED and detailed design for major transmission scale projects, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and support

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; commissioning experience on transmission/EHV scale projects.

Responsibilities

Actively contribute to business development activities, including identifying opportunities and engaging with clients.
Lead and support the preparation of bids and proposals with technical input and cost estimation.
Collaborate with commercial and project management teams to develop competitive offers.
Lead onshore and offshore HV Cables FEED and detailed design works for major transmission projects.
Attend site visits and coordinate with other disciplines, sub-contractors and suppliers.
Mentor junior engineers and support internal capability development.