HV Cable Service Engineer

HV Cable Service Engineer

Location: Scotland but will require flexibility and willingness to travel and work at site.

NKT is a vital part of the green energy transformation; working on large interconnectors, onshore cable systems and substations.  NKT is continuing a major expansion of its UK operations.

As a HV Service Engineer, you will be engaged on the planning, delivery and installation of Service UK & I projects and Service Level Agreements.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support site work routines and service operations (Oil Filled / LPOF).
• Collaborate across departments and contribute to service meetings and reviews.
• Provide technical and commercial support to Service Sales.
• Manage service agreements, including documentation, client meetings, and inventory.
• Assist with financial tracking and invoicing.
• Support tender processes with operational input and documentation.
• Plan and execute site work with internal teams and clients.
• Ensure compliance with QHSE policies and lead risk assessments (RAMS/SJA/HAZOP/HAZID).
• Compile technical and quality reports, and contribute to lessons learned.

What You’ll Bring

• Qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or extensive experience in the HV cable industry, including fluid, gas, and XLPE cable technologies.
• A proven track record of successfully delivering projects and service level agreements.
• Solid engineering experience within HV cable projects or services.
• Relevant business or technical education and knowledge.
• Ability to work effectively in multinational, multidisciplinary teams, with strong collaboration and communication skills.

Why Join NKT?

• Be part of a global leader in high-voltage cable technology.
• Work on pioneering projects that support renewable energy and grid resilience.
• Access to world class training and development.
• Inclusive, supportive culture with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

The role will be predominately based from our premises in Scotland (Central Belt) but will require flexibility and willingness to travel and work at  site. The number of travel days per year varies and the length of each assignment can vary. The role also offers flexibility to work from home for periods agreed with your line manager.

Frequent travel required at short notice dependant on assignment and service agreement.

Contact and Application

We will review applications continuously but we recommend that you apply by no later than 31st October 2025. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact either Mark Dewar, mark.dewar@nkt.com or Claire Carney on claire.carney@nkt.com

About NKT

Join a diverse and international team of experts with unmatched repair capabilities and jointing experience keeping the global power grids in operation. From service hubs in Sweden, Denmark and Germany, NKT offers on- and offshore cable services to maximize the utilization of power cable systems.

NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com