Cable Project Engineer
Location: Hybrid – Glasgow, Perth, or Aberdeen
Contract Length: 6 months (initial)
Hours: Full-time
Pay Rate: £850 per day (PAYE/Umbrella)
Role Overview
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Cable Project Engineer to join its multi-disciplinary engineering team. This role will be key in supporting the development and delivery of a growing portfolio of transmission projects, contributing to the organisation’s Net Zero objectives.
The successful candidate will provide specialist cable engineering expertise across the full project lifecycle, ensuring high-quality, safe, and compliant technical solutions for underground cable systems.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Design
- Provide cable engineering support across multiple projects, including:
- Producing and reviewing outline cable system designs during development phases
- Assessing technology options and underground cable routing selection
- Performing current rating calculations using CYMCAP software
- Identifying and managing interface requirements
- Develop technical scopes and specifications for:
- New underground cable systems
- Modifications to existing transmission assets
Project Lifecycle Support
- Contribute to all phases of project delivery, including:
- Design development
- Risk workshops (HAZID, HAZCON, HAZOP)
- Construction, installation, and commissioning
- Project completion activities
- Collaborate with engineers and project managers to:
- Identify and mitigate engineering and quality risks
- Support informed decision-making
- Conduct peer reviews of critical technical issues
Technical Assurance & Compliance
- Review and assess:
- Cable system prequalification and type testing reports
- Contractor and consultant detailed designs
- Witness:
- Factory acceptance testing (FAT)
- Site acceptance testing (SAT)
- Ensure all designs:
- Meet industry standards
- Are safe, efficient, and fit for purpose
Stakeholder & Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
- Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams on transmission and infrastructure projects
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to support senior decision-making
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Promote Safety by Design principles throughout all stages of engineering
- Ensure compliance with:
- CDM Regulations
- Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations (ESQCR)
- Relevant HSE legislation
- Embed best practices and lessons learned into engineering processes
Skills & Experience Required
Qualifications
- Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (essential)
- Chartered Engineer status (or working towards chartership) is highly desirable
Technical Experience
- Demonstrable experience in:
- Transmission network development, design, or specification
- High Voltage (HV) cable systems
- Strong ability to:
- Assess complex technical issues
- Evaluate and recommend engineering solutions
- Knowledge of:
- Transmission network legal and regulatory requirements
- Industry standards and best practices
Project Experience
- Proven experience working within:
- Multi-disciplinary teams
- Transmission or major infrastructure projects
Regulatory Knowledge
- Strong understanding of:
- CDM Regulations
- ESQCR
- Broader legislative requirements impacting transmission assets and projects
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management capabilities
- Proactive and detail-oriented approach to engineering challenges
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