Electrical Engineer

HV Cable Engineer - Transmission

Location: Ideally based in Scotland but open to UK-wide

Salary: £750 - £800 per day via Umbrella PAYE

Contract: 12 months initially

Turner Lovell is looking to recruit a HV Cable Engineer to join a growing engineering team. This is an opportunity to work on a major portfolio of high-voltage transmission projects, supporting the development of critical grid infrastructure required for the UK's energy transition. You will have exposure across the full project lifecycle, from early-stage cable system design and route development through to construction, testing and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, assess and provide technical assurance of HV underground cable systems across major infrastructure projects.
• Carry out cable engineering studies including current rating calculations, route assessments and cable system interface reviews.
• Prepare technical requirements and specifications for new cable systems and upgrades to existing infrastructure.
• Review engineering designs and technical submissions from consultants, contractors and equipment suppliers.
• Provide cable engineering support during construction, installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Support technical assurance activities including equipment qualification, factory testing and site acceptance.
• Contribute to engineering risk assessments and resolve technical issues throughout project delivery.
• Coordinate with civil, electrical and wider engineering disciplines to ensure cable system interfaces are effectively managed.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet relevant safety, regulatory and industry requirements.

Ideal Background & Skills

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of HV underground cable systems and their application within transmission or major power infrastructure.
• Previous experience in cable design, engineering, specification or technical assurance.
• Experience with cable rating studies and software such as CYMCAP would be highly beneficial.
• Understanding of cable installation, testing and commissioning requirements.
• Experience working with engineering consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Good knowledge of relevant HV engineering standards and UK safety and regulatory requirements.
• Able to assess technical problems, challenge engineering solutions and communicate recommendations effectively.
• Chartered Engineer status, or progress towards chartership, would be advantageous.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on technically challenging HV infrastructure projects at a time of significant investment across the UK power sector.

Alternatively, contact Anusha Gopalan at [email protected] for more information.