Senior HV Cable Design Engineer & Tech Lead

Qualifications

• A Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; Chartered Engineer status essential.
• Extensive experience in high‑voltage transmission cable design (HV/EHV systems).
• A proven track record of leading engineering teams and delivering large‑scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of IEC, IEEE, and other relevant standards.
• Proficiency in advanced design software (e.g., CDEGS, CYMCAP, Comsol, AutoCAD or equivalent).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous National Grid experience (preferred but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership and strategic delivery of transmission cable system designs.
• Ensure the design and integration of cable systems for major electricity transmission projects.
• Champion best‑practice design, guide design teams, and act as the key technical authority.
• Define and uphold best‑in‑class practices for HVAC and HVDC cable design across diverse projects.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of high‑voltage transmission cable systems (both AC and DC, overhead and underground). Approve detailed designs and champion continuous improvement.
• Develop talent, mentor junior engineers, and lead rigorous technical reviews.
• Act as the primary technical interface for clients, regulators, and contractors, supporting tendering, cost‑optimisation, and strategic partnership.
• Spearhead new technology initiatives, enhance design methodologies, and represent the organisation in industry forums.

Benefits

• Competitive, fair, and equitable pay in a meaningful rewards package.
• Profit share and a comprehensive reward package that recognises contribution and supports belonging, growth, and impact.
• Broad health and wellbeing benefits: private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, and income protection cover.
• Flexible benefits to support the wellbeing of you, your family, and your individual needs.
• Career development through a wide range of learning opportunities and a network of employees who share and collaborate on ambitious projects.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to, age, gender identity, marital status, disability, neurotype, mental health, race, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and those who are pregnant or on family leave.

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