Cable Project Engineer

The Role

As part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Pathway to 2030 programme of works, we are seeking an experienced Cable Project Engineer to join our Offshore Delivery team to help drive forward our projects and successfully deliver a network for Net Zero. Our projects include both state-of-the-art AC cable system technology and HVDC cable systems to support grid reinforcement. This role will include cable engineering in both onshore and offshore environments.

You Will

• Support project Front End Engineering Design (FEED) activities such as options assessment, cable route development, landfall selection and risk assessment. This includes interdisciplinary collaboration alongside various teams including environmental and land consenting, geotechnical, civil and offshore installation engineers. Additionally, you will also support the development of technical specifications and support tender evaluation and contract negotiation.
• As a key member of Designer and Principal Designer teams, promote the safety-in-design ethos and discharge these CDM duties on behalf of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Transmission. This includes risk reduction (technical, quality, health, and safety) to the point of elimination or as low as is reasonably practicable.
• Review and acceptance of Contractor engineering and design deliverables for compliance with Employer's requirements, legislation and safe practice.
• Supervise installation and commissioning works for compliance with Employer's requirements and legislation.

You Have

• BEng/BSc qualification in a relevant engineering discipline. CEng status would be beneficial.
• Technical knowledge and experience in holding key technical position(s) during development and delivery of HVAC or HVDC transmission cable projects.
• Working experience and understanding of EPC contracts and CDM regulations; particularly with respect to roles of Supervisor and Principal Designer.
• Competent awareness and working knowledge of relevant industry standards, specifications and recommendations.
• Excellent communication, time-management, and organisational skills.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Benefits

Flexible benefits to fit your life. Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Equal Opportunity

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] will make any reasonable adjustments you need. Please contact Hannah on [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] / [contact hidden] to discuss how we can support you. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive.

Apply

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