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Senior electrical engineer (hv cables)

Brighton
Mott Macdonald
Electrical engineer
€52,500 a year
Posted: 13h ago
Offer description

Location: Brighton, Bristol, Croydon, Glasgow, York, Newcastle, UK

Recruiter Contact: Abhijeet Barpanda


Role Title

Senior Electrical Engineer (HV Cable Design) – Join Our Dynamic Transmission & Distribution Team

Are you passionate about powering the future? Do you thrive on designing, implementing, and maintaining cutting‑edge high‑voltage transmission systems? Following on from a number of exciting major project awards, our Transmission & Distribution division is expanding and we’re seeking an experienced HV Transmission Cables Engineer to join our dynamic team. As an integral part of our organization, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring reliable energy delivery for our clients, from underground interconnectors to offshore wind farms.


Key Responsibilities and Duties

* HVAC/HVDC Cable System Design: Dive into all aspects of transmission cable system design, from conceptualization to implementation for Onshore and Offshore projects
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of HV cables into substations, converter stations, and grid networks
* Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and cost analyses for transmission cable system projects
* Front End Engineering Design (FEED): Deliver innovative solutions for cable systems integration into major infrastructural development projects
* Consenting Stage Cable System design: Lead interface with civil and environmental teams to plan delivery in line with consenting requirements
* Tender Stage Design/Detail Design for Transmission cable systems, developing concept stage design through to construction detail level
* Troubleshoot and resolve transmission cable‑related issues during installation and operation/maintenance phases
* Stay abreast of technological advancements in HV cable materials, insulation, and transmission technologies


Candidate Specification

Essential

* Degree in Electrical Engineering
* Experienced transmission cable systems engineer
* Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex engineering problems relating to transmission power cable systems
* Willingness to engage with new challenges and ability to work confidently on familiar tasks
* Good written communication skills including report writing
* Excellent communication and people skills

Desirable

* Masters in Electrical Engineering
* Experience designing both onshore and offshore transmission cable systems
* Experience designing HV cable transmission systems for UK and Ireland utilities
* Experience designing HVAC and HVDC transmission cable systems


Benefits

Financial wellbeing

* We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%
* Life assurance equal up to 4x your basic salary, with option to increase to 6x
* Income protection scheme providing financial benefit and return-to-work support
* Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing
* Annual bonus schemes as part of shared financial success

Employee Ownership

* No external investors – shared success culture
* Stake and voice in business via personal and group performance bonuses
* Stake grows with career progression, recognising long‑term impact and contribution
* Opportunity to influence senior leadership through formal channels
* Direct pathway to ownership for senior roles from day one

Health and wellbeing

* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
* Health cash plan for everyday health costs and treatments
* Access to Peppy for free menopause support for UK colleagues
* Comprehensive wellbeing program with family access
* Flexible salary options to opt into a wide range of health benefits for you and your family

Lifestyle

* Minimum 33-35 days holiday per year, inclusive of public holidays; buy or sell leave available through flexible benefits programme
* Holiday entitlement increased to minimum 35 days after 5 years’ service
* Employee saving schemes and high‑street retailer discounts

Enhanced family and carers leave

* 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave
* Shared parental leave matches maternity leave – pay up to 24 weeks at full pay
* Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid

Learning and development

* Primary annual professional institution subscription
* Broad range of opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development options

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

* Joining Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities
* Difference within communities through social outcomes


Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.


Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com for support.


Work Pattern

Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time

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