Contract Type: Full-time, Contract (12 months minimum)
Rate: £700–£800 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Remote / Home-based (UK)
A leading energy and utilities company is seeking an experienced Senior HVDC Cable Engineer to join a major transmission project involving 525kV HVDC and 400kV AC cable systems.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of critical design assurance activities on a high-profile programme transforming the UK’s energy infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as Lead Design Assurance Engineer (LDAE) for cable works in line with National Grid BP/SR188
- Lead and coordinate design and hazard review processes, meetings, and approvals
- Collaborate closely with the Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineer (LCDAE) to achieve design deliverables
- Support design and engineering for cable interfaces and related packages as required
- Provide independent technical assessments and resolve complex engineering challenges
- Participate in technical discussions and cable discipline forums
- Mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge
- Ensure seamless design integration between 400kV AC substations and 525kV HVDC converter stations
- Deliver regular project progress updates to engineering leadership
- Review and approve key documents including ITPs, pre-qualification, type tests, and QA records
- Work with cable contractors (HVDC Prysmian, HVAC HEBAM/NKT) to secure National Grid Type Registration and SSEN-T equipment approvals
- Attend monthly progress meetings in Europe (Milan, Italy) as required (remote and in-person)
- Maintain thorough records in project document management systems
- National Grid Design Assurance Engineer (TP141) authorisation, ideally as a Lead Design Assurance Engineer
- Strong background in 525kV HVDC and 400kV AC cable system design
- Proven track record on National Grid and SSEN transmission projects
- Expertise in pre-qualification, type testing, and factory acceptance testing for cable systems
- Deep understanding of National Grid standards, including:
- BP188/SR188 Design Management
- SR106, SR183 Type Registration requirements
- TS 2.01, TS 3.05.16, TS 3.05.07 (substations and HV cable systems)
- SCT36 Cable systems
- NGET DH30 Capital Design Handbook
- Familiarity with SSEN-T standards and processes, such as:
- SP-NET-CAB-500, PR-NET-ENG-509
- CDM 2015, ESQCR regulations
- CIGRE TB 852, Electra 189, IEC 62067, IEC 61914, ENA TS specifications
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Strong stakeholder management with the ability to work across multiple levels of seniority and disciplines
- Team player with the ability to mentor and support junior engineers
Ready to make an impact? Apply today!
