Senior HVDC Site Engineer – Cable Installation

NES Group Ltd; Seaham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support HVDC cable installation on major UK transmission infrastructure projects. Based in Seaham, you will provide engineering support to site construction activities, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to approved designs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in site engineering for HVDC or transmission projects, with strong reading of drawings, method statements, and QA/QC processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in site engineering/construction, with HVDC cable installation or HVDC transmission projects.
• Experience on UK construction sites and familiarity with UK construction standards and practices.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, specifications, method statements, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of site quality, inspection, surveying, and construction control processes.
• Good knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements within major construction projects.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with site teams, subcontractors, and management.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering support for HVDC cable installation and associated civil works.
• Set out and survey cable routes, joint bays, ducts, trenches, access roads, compounds, and other infrastructure.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, construction methodologies, and technical documentation.
• Ensure construction activities follow approved designs, method statements, risk assessments, and ITPs.
• Maintain accurate site records, inspection documentation, as-built information, and engineering reports.
• Support quality assurance and quality control activities, including inspections and testing.
• Monitor subcontractor works and coordinate interfaces between disciplines.
• Assist with progress measurement and reporting.

Skills

Technical judgement

Attention to detail

Construction sequencing

Communication

Documentation

Safety focus

Education

Civil Engineering degree/HNC/HND

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Surveying equipment

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support HVDC cable installation on major UK transmission infrastructure projects. Based in Seaham, you will provide engineering support to site construction activities, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to approved designs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in site engineering for HVDC or transmission projects, with strong reading of drawings, method statements, and QA/QC processes.