Senior Cable Design Engineer (HV / EHV) Remote or Hybrid UK

ARCA Resourcing Ltd
Birmingham
Senior Cable Design Engineer (HV / EHV) Remote or Hybrid

Transmission & Distribution Projects

Salary: £dependent on experience + benefits

Location: Remote / Hybrid (with occasional site travel)

Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

ARCA Resourcing is partnering with a specialist engineering business delivering complex transmission and distribution projects across the UK. With increasing demand across HV and EHV cable systems, the business is investing in its in-house design capability. This hire will play a key role in delivering technically robust cable designs and shaping future design standards within the organisation.

This isn’t just a design role, it’s a chance to influence how projects are engineered and delivered.

Role Overview

You’ll take ownership of HV/EHV underground cable system design from concept through to detailed design and construction support.

Working across multidisciplinary teams, you’ll ensure solutions are technically sound, buildable, and aligned to programme and commercial constraints - while acting as a key technical interface with clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Cable System Design

* Deliver HV/EHV cable system designs (typically 33kV–400kV)

* Undertake cable sizing, selection, and system configuration

* Produce detailed design packages including drawings, layouts, and specifications

* Define cable routes, installation methods, and system layouts

Electrical Design & Calculations

* Perform and review key cable calculations including ampacity (CYMCAP, thermal modelling, and short-circuit ratings

* Carry out sheath bonding and induced voltage calculations, assess losses, EMF, and overall system performance

* Ensure designs meet performance, safety, and reliability standards

Installation Engineering

* Develop installation methodologies for cable systems

* Assess pulling tensions, sidewall bearing pressures, and installation constraints

* Define requirements for trenching, ducting, HDD, or tunnelling

Survey Definition & Integration

* Define survey requirements (topographical, PAS128, GI, environmental)

* Review and interpret survey outputs to inform routing and constructability

* Identify gaps or risks in survey data and specify further requirements

* Ensure survey data is fully integrated into design outputs

Technical Compliance & Assurance

* Ensure compliance with National Grid, DNO, IEC, and BS standards

* Support technical assurance processes, design reviews, and approvals and ensure alignment with CDM and regulatory requirements

Project & Stakeholder Coordination

* Work closely with civil, structural, and construction teams

* Align design outputs with programme and delivery constraints

* Act as a technical interface with clients, including National Grid and DNOs

Mentoring & Capability Building

* Support and mentor junior engineers and designers

Essential skills

* Strong experience in HV/EHV underground cable design (33kV–400kV)

* Proven track record delivering full cable design packages (concept → construction)

* Experience working on National Grid and/or UK DNO projects

* Strong capability in cable installation engineering and associated calculations

* Proficiency in tools such as CYMCAP, Cableizer, AutoCAD (or equivalent)

Desirable skills

* Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)

* Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)

* Experience supporting construction or commissioning phases

* Experience in trenchless installation methods (HDD, microtunnelling)

Development & Progression

This role offers a clear route into Lead or Principal Engineer level, with increasing responsibility across technical leadership, design governance, and client engagement.

For more information, please apply via the link below for immediate consideration
Posted 2026-04-15

Recommended Jobs

Gas Engineer

Fraser Edwards Recruitment
Birmingham

Job Description: Fraser Edwards are currently recruiting a Gas Engineer for a well-established and growing Social Housing Contractor. Due to continued expansion, the business is strengthening its Ga…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-22

School Receptionist - Solihull

Marchant Recruitment
Birmingham

A well-established secondary school in Solihull is seeking a professional, approachable, and organised School Receptionist to join their front-of-house team. This is a full-time, permanent role, prov…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-18

Senior Structural Engineer

CARRINGTON WEST
Birmingham

Company: CARRINGTON WEST Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Salary: £40000 - £55000/annum benefits

View Details
Posted 2026-04-16

History Teacher - Outstanding School - Birmingham (April...

Marchant Recruitment
Birmingham

History Teacher – Outstanding School – Birmingham (April Start) Are you a passionate History Teacher looking to join a high-achieving and supportive school? We are recruiting for a full-time Histor…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-18

School Office Manager | Birmingham (Independent Primary)

Marchant Recruitment
Birmingham

We are working with a prestigious independent primary school in Birmingham to appoint a Part-Time Office Manager for a permanent position. Starting this March, the school is looking for a specialist …

View Details
Posted 2026-02-12

Electrical Technician

Colloide
Birmingham

Colloide is a leading process engineering company with over 20 years of specialist expertise in water treatment, energy, environmental, and facilities solutions. Our services range from design through…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-14

Tax Apprenticeship - Nationwide

Birmingham

Tax Higher Apprenticeship KPMG in the UK is part of a global organisation of independent firms that offers Audit, Consulting, Tax & Law and Technology services. Through the talent of over 16,000 p…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-17

I need help hanging a picture frame securely on wall

Yoojo
Birmingham

I’m looking for someone to hang a framed artwork on a plaster wall in my living room. The wall is currently empty and I’d like the frame aligned with the adjacent shelf and at about eye level. I have …

View Details
Posted 2026-04-28

Registered Nurse Jobs

Locum Meds
Birmingham

JOB OVERVIEW Are you a Registered Nurse looking for Registered Nurse Jobs in Birmingham? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you Job description for Registered nurse jobs in Birmingham …

View Details
Posted 2025-09-10