Cable Project Engineer

Cable Project Engineer

An established UK transmission operator is seeking a Cable Project Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary engineering team delivering major infrastructure and energy projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide cable engineering input across multiple projects, including outline cable system design, technology option assessments, underground route selection, and current rating calculations (CYMCAP).
• Support projects through the full lifecycle from concept and design to construction, installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Participate in and support risk and safety sessions including HAZID, HAZCON and HAZOP.
• Develop technical scopes and specifications for new and modified underground cable systems.
• Review contractor and consultant detailed designs, prequalification and type test documentation.
• Witness factory acceptance testing (FAT) and relevant site acceptance testing.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, CDM Regulations, ESQCR, and wider HSE legislation, embedding safety by design.

Requirements:

• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline; Chartered or working towards chartership preferred.
• Proven experience working on transmission or major infrastructure projects with strong knowledge of high-voltage cable systems.
• Experience supporting multi-disciplinary engineering teams across complex project environments.
• Strong understanding of legislative, regulatory, and safety requirements impacting transmission networks.
• Clear technical communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.