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Company Description
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle. We partner with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Associate Director to join our growing Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team at AECOM in the UK. This is a pivotal leadership role, supporting the strategic growth and technical delivery of our HV/EHV cable systems capability across the UK and international energy markets.
Responsibilities:
* Leading the delivery of cable system design and consultancy services across the project lifecycle.
* Acting as technical lead and client interface for major cable system packages.
* Developing and reviewing HVAC and HVDC cable designs.
* Supporting complex installation planning, including cable pulling, jointing arrangements, short-circuit and cleating calculations.
* Coordinating multidisciplinary input to ensure robust and integrated solutions.
* Providing technical governance and assurance, including alignment with IEC, CIGRÉ, and National Grid Transmission Procedures (NGTPs).
* Supporting FAT/SAT, cable manufacturing inspections, and installation verification.
* Leading and mentoring a team of engineers, promoting technical development and supporting performance management and growth.
* Contributing to business development through proposal writing, client presentations, and building long-term relationships with strategic partners.
* Influencing innovation, digital delivery, and best practices across the cables discipline.
Qualifications
* Extensive experience delivering HV/EHV cable system projects in onshore and offshore environments.
* Strong knowledge of cable system design, installation, and commissioning, particularly within regulated utility or energy transition projects.
* Familiarity with National Grid Transmission Procedures, IEC, CIGRÉ, and other international standards.
* Proficient in ampacity, short-circuit, electromagnetic, and thermal analysis and design validation.
* Proven leadership experience managing technical teams, supporting junior engineers, and overseeing multidisciplinary coordination.
* Experience engaging with clients and project stakeholders, providing strategic and technical advice on complex cable projects.
* Clear understanding of health, safety, and environmental standards in high-voltage environments.
* Experience working with key UK and international clients such as National Grid, SSE, EirGrid, EDF, or major renewable developers.
Desirable Certifications & Qualifications
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership.
* National Grid CDAE or equivalent cable system certification.
* Experience in cable system software tools (e.g., CYMCAP, WinCable, ElectraMagnetics Studio, PLAXIS).
* Offshore certification (e.g., GWO/BOSIET) is advantageous.
* Strong project management and commercial awareness.
AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAdjustments@aecom.com.
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