Description
cable design
routing analysis
installation planning
fat/sat oversight
technical lead
team leadership
The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex cable projects for transmission system operators, distribution network operators, private developers and other global energy clients, overseeing the full project lifecycle from feasibility to commissioning.
- Lead delivery of HV/EHV cable system design, procurement, and commissioning across project lifecycles.
- Serve as technical lead and primary client interface for major cable packages, ensuring quality and schedule compliance.
- Develop and review cable routing, thermal, electromagnetic analyses, and burial risk assessments.
- Plan and manage complex installations, including pulling, jointing, short‑circuit, and cleating calculations for subsea, tunnel, and urban projects.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs (civil, structural, substation, marine, OHL) to create integrated solutions.
- Provide technical governance and assurance aligned with IEC, CIGRÉ, and National Grid Transmission Procedures.
- Oversee FAT/SAT, cable manufacturing inspections, and installation verification.
- Lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering technical growth and performance management.
- Contribute to business development through proposals, client presentations, and partnership building.
- Drive innovation, digital delivery, and best practices within the cables discipline.
Requirements
hv/ehv
cable design
technical analysis
leadership
chartered
cymcap
We are seeking an experienced Associate Director for our Transmission & Distribution team in the UK. This pivotal leadership role will guide the strategic growth and technical delivery of high‑voltage cable systems across the UK and international energy markets.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience in on‑shore HV/EHV cable system delivery, strong knowledge of design and installation standards, proficiency in technical analyses, and proven leadership in managing technical teams and client relationships.
- Possess extensive experience delivering onshore HV/EHV cable projects for regulated utilities or energy transition schemes.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of cable system design, installation, commissioning, and relevant standards (NGTP, IEC, CIGRÉ).
- Proficient in ampacity, short‑circuit, electromagnetic, and thermal analysis and validation.
- Proven leadership managing technical teams and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Experienced in client engagement and providing strategic technical advice on complex cable projects.
- Familiar with health, safety, and environmental standards for high‑voltage environments.
- Experience with key UK and international clients such as National Grid, SSE, EirGrid, EDF, or renewable developers.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or progress toward chartership (desired).
- National Grid CDAE or equivalent cable system certification (desired).
- Proficiency with cable system software tools (e.g., CYMCAP, WinCable, ElectraMagnetics Studio, PLAXIS) (desired).
- Strong project management and commercial awareness (desired).
Benefits
AECOM offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes core and personalized perks, a flexible hybrid working model, career development opportunities, access to AECOM University and volunteering days, all designed to support employee well‑being and growth.
AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and ESG priorities. We provide a safe, respectful workplace with flexible hybrid options, competitive compensation and a commitment to supporting employees with disabilities through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
- Receive core and personalized benefits, flexible hybrid working, career development programs, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
Training + Development
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