Principal HV Cable Design Engineer

Wood; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting leader is seeking a Principal HV Cable Design Engineer to lead engineering deliverables for sustainable projects. This hybrid role, based in the UK, focuses on HV cable design, team performance, and client engagement. Ideal candidates have significant experience in the field and are committed to innovation and quality. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in engineering discipline.
• Extensive experience in HV Cable design delivery.
• Ability to work within a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Lead assurance on engineering deliverables.
• Conduct staff competence assessments.
• Create design outputs for stakeholders.

Skills

HV Cable design

Health and Safety awareness

Collaboration software communication

Engineering innovation

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Engineering

Chartership or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Principal HV Cable Design Engineer

Wood is seeking an experienced technical lead to drive sustainable growth and quality within our global team. You will ensure that design deliverables meet the project specifications and construction requirements while enhancing team performance through staff training and upgraded engineering tools and systems. This is a hybrid position that can be based out of any Wood office, with candidates able to work from Glasgow or Horsham being prioritised.

Job Description

Our team specialises in HV cable design for construction, procurement, and consultancy projects. In this role you will:

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager Cables, you will lead engineering deliverable assurance, staff assessments, work acquisition, safety design evaluations, project innovation, and compliance with budget and quality standards, while producing design outputs for stakeholders.

Typical Responsibilities

• Lead assurance activities on engineering deliverables across our team.
• Maintain and lead on HV Cable design staff competence assessments.
• Support work acquisition and development activities.
• Support safety by design assessments throughout the design process.
• Integrate and support the development of innovation within project solutions.
• Create design deliverables to confirm the outputs of the engineering studies to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure, as far as practicable, that all assigned work is carried out in compliance with the agreed budget and programme.
• Keep up to date with all technical quality management procedures, developments and specifications related to the discipline work scope.

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply.

Expected

• ISCED Level 6 Bachelors (minimum) or Level 7 Masters (preferred) degree in engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Chartership or equivalent professional experience.
• Extensive postgraduate detailed experience of delivering HV Cable design.
• Awareness of key Health and Safety impacts on OHL construction contracts.
• Fluent spoken and written English language.
• Ability to work as part of a dispersed and remote team and communicate through collaboration software (e.g., Microsoft Teams).
• Right to work in the UK currently.

Desirable

• Proven experience in working to British and European design standards and codes.
• Experience providing engineering inputs to HV Cable construction activities, including planning and delivery.
• Experience supporting tendering activities.
• Experience presenting technical outputs and supporting client engagements.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, offering hybrid and remote working where relevant.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion across our business, with employee networks that give all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular reviews to ensure alignment with the market.
• Flexible benefits package, inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), pension scheme, private medical cover, and 4× base salary life insurance.
• Commitment to continued professional development, with tailored development plans.
• Global connections: join experts around the world shaping the standards of our profession.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We operate in 60 countries and employ around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.