Asset Engineer – Offshore Transmission (HV / OFTO)

An offshore transmission owner operator is strengthening its asset management capability to support the operation of high voltage (HV) offshore transmission assets within the UK OFTO market.

This role sits within a lean owner-operator model and focuses on the technical asset management of offshore transmission infrastructure as assets transition fully into operations.

The role

The Asset Engineer will support the safe, compliant, and high-performing operation of offshore transmission assets, working closely with outsourced O&M providers, advisors, and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Day-to-day technical asset management of HV offshore transmission assets

• Oversight of outsourced O&M providers and contractor performance

• Technical governance across offshore substations, export cables, and grid connection assets

• Ensuring HSE, regulatory, and compliance standards are met

• Identification and mitigation of operational and asset risks

• Incident management, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Stakeholder engagement with advisors, insurers, regulators, and system operators

Background and experience

• Electrical or power engineering background

• Experience managing HV transmission assets such as offshore substations, export cables, protection and control systems, or switchgear

• Exposure to offshore wind, OFTOs, utilities, or owner-operator environments

• Strong understanding of electricity transmission, grid interfaces, and contractor-led O&M models

• Comfortable working in lean teams with extensive use of external service providers

Location

UK based. Hybrid working, with a London presence typically required.

If you have experience in offshore transmission or HV asset management and are open to a confidential discussion, please apply or connect directly.

Keywords: Asset Engineer, Offshore Transmission, HV, OFTO, Asset Management, Offshore Substation, Export Cables, Electricity Transmission, Offshore Wind.