EHV Cable Engineering Manager

A leading engineering and construction consultancy in the UK transmission & distribution sector is looking to appoint an EHV Cable Engineering Manager to support continued growth across its high-voltage infrastructure portfolio.

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for delivering complex HV cable design projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality technical output across a strong and growing pipeline of work linked to the UK's net zero ambitions.

The Role

You'll take ownership of engineering delivery across multiple HV cable projects, leading teams spanning electrical, civil and CAD disciplines. This role combines technical leadership, project oversight and team development, with regular interaction across internal construction teams and external clients.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading engineering delivery to programme, budget and quality expectations
Coordinating multidisciplinary design teams across HV cable projects
Managing change control, risk and project reporting
Reviewing and approving technical deliverables
Supporting constructability and safety-by-design principles
Developing and mentoring engineers within the team About the Opportunity

You'll be joining a well-established organisation with a secured workload supporting the UK's transition to net zero. Projects span transmission and distribution infrastructure, with involvement across design, procurement and construction support.

This role offers genuine progression, with routes into senior leadership or more technical specialist pathways depending on your career goals.

What's on Offer

Long-term, secured project pipeline within the energy transition space
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Competitive salary with regular reviews
Strong benefits package including pension, private medical and life assurance
Ongoing professional development and tailored career progression
Opportunity to work alongside industry-leading experts across global teams About You

Chartered Engineer (or working towards) preferred
Strong experience delivering HV/EHV cable design projects
Proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams
Solid understanding of health & safety in cable construction environments
Strong communication and organisational skills
Experience working within UK or European design standards Desirable:

Experience supporting construction delivery and planning
Commercial awareness including cost and programme management
Involvement in tenders and client-facing activities This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role within a growing business at the forefront of the UK's energy infrastructure transformation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status