Subsea Cable Technical Lead

Arup; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Profit Share

Job summary

Arup in the United Kingdom seeks a Subsea Cable Technical Lead to guide offshore transmission projects from concept through FEED and delivery. You will lead subsea cable workstreams, liaise with clients and global teams, and shape technical solutions for HVDC/HVAC systems.

The role requires extensive experience in offshore export cable systems, FEED, detailed design and commissioning activities, and a Chartered Engineer with an advanced electrical engineering degree.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in offshore export cable systems (HVAC and HVDC).
• Experience supporting FEED, detailed design, construction or Owner's Engineer services.
• Ability to lead technical subsea cable workstreams and engage with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across offshore transmission projects.
• Lead subsea cable workstreams and ensure engineering assurance.
• Engage confidently with clients and global teams to deliver cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Offshore cables

HVAC

HVDC

FEED support

Detailed design

Owner's Engineer

Pre-commissioning

Commissioning

Client engagement

Technical leadership

Education

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering / Electrical Power Systems

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for 80 years , guiding how we shape a better world.

Joining Arup

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for 80 years , guiding how we shape a better world.

The energy transition requires world-class offshore transmission infrastructure. At Arup, we are helping clients deliver some of the world's most significant offshore wind and HVDC interconnector projects, supporting them from early concept and feasibility through FEED, procurement, construction and operations.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced Subsea Cable Technical Lead in one of our offices in Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham or Southampton to provide technical leadership across our rapidly growing portfolio of offshore transmission projects globally. You’ll work within a multi-disciplinary team with other offshore transmission experts to deliver transformative projects and compelling bids. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to understand client requirements and provide innovative yet pragmatic and cost-effective solutions.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

We also provide strong support for professional development, industry engagement and thought leadership including through organisations such as CIGRE, IEC and professional institutions.

Is this role right for you?

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, influencing project outcomes and acting as a trusted adviser to developers, investors and utilities.

You Will Have

• Extensive industry experience in offshore export cable systems, including HVAC and HVDC.
• Strong understanding of cable design and how it influences routing, installation, protection and operational integrity as well as interfaces with wider electrical system design.
• Experience supporting FEED, detailed design, construction or Owner's Engineer services.
• Experience in subsea cable pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, FATs and SATs, operational/asset management and performance.
• Ability to engage confidently with clients and industry stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience leading technical subsea cable workstreams and providing engineering assurance.
• An advanced degree in Electrical Engineering /Electrical Power Systems or similar, as well as Chartered Engineer status.

This role includes opportunities for international travel as part of project delivery and collaboration with global teams.

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What We Offer You

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefitsto help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup atwww.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

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Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.

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