We are seeking a Senior Associate Director - Cable System Design to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.Key Responsibilities:• Previous experience with consultancy, contractor or utility in the energy sector.• Extensive experience in a cable related role supporting FEED design and/or detailed design.• Able to manage and lead HV/EHV cable designs at all projects stages.• Experienced user of CYMCAP & COMSOL to support cable system design.• Experience of working at EHV transmission voltages• Experience in the design of HV and EHV cable systems, for both HVAC and HVDC systems.• Developing HV/EHV cabling systems specifications, concept/detailed design and design review, estimation, site supervision and support as required.• Provide technical support to the team on all aspects of HV cable system engineering and design.• Prepare plant and equipment technical specification, power cable route specifications, tender specifications, technical and progress reports• Ensuring correct and accurate interface with other engineering functions involved in the projects, attend, and conduct internal and external meetings with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors.• Support factory inspections Test (FAT)• Perform technical calculations including cable size, rating calculations, TMF and EMF calculations, Sheath induced voltage calculations • Perform design reviews, verification of design• Ensuring all project designs are compliant with CDM regulations, relevant legislation and company procedures• Establish and promote best practice in health, safety, and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department.• Assist with temporary works design schemes.• Maintain good working relations with client / designer / Team, together with our supply chain.• Advise engineers on setting out methods and techniques.• Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works. Formally request any missing information in sufficient time to allow the program to proceed without delay.• Prepare written risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works.• Ensure that inspection and test plans are completed as required by the PMP / Specification, including a check of dimension accuracy and qualityHere's what you'll need:• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent• Chartered Engineer (IET) or working towards chartership• Working as CDAE and TP141 authorization preferred.Skills & Experience:• Proven experience in HV Cable System design (132kV–400kV), ideally within UK transmission and distribution environments.• Familiarity with National Grid and DNO standards and processes.• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure.• Demonstrated ability to lead technical workstreams and contribute to strategic project delivery• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure