Senior Associate Director HV Cable System Design Engineer

Jacobs Bristol, England Jun 19, 2026

Type Contract
Pay Not listed
Work Hybrid
Contract Temporary

Senior Associate Director HV Cable System Design Engineer focuses on lead the design delivery for cable system projects up to 400kv, from the tendering stage through to project handover.

What the role involves

  • Lead the design delivery for Cable System Projects up to 400kV, from the tendering stage through to project handover.
  • Design review, estimation, site supervision.
  • Provide technical support to the team on all aspects of HV cable system engineering.
  • Preparing plant and equipment technical specification, power cable route specifications, tender specifications, technical and progress reports.
  • Preparing written risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works.
  • Lead HV/EHV cable designs at all projects stages.

Skills and requirements

  • Test plans are completed as required by the PMP.
  • Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Power Engineering.
  • 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.

Confirmed role details

  • Assist with temporary works design schemes.
  • We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best.

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Additional role context

  • Developing HV/EHV cabling systems specifications, concept/detailed design.
  • Perform design reviews, verification of design.
  • Specification, including a check of dimension accuracy and quality.
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