Cabling Construction Manager

United Infrastructure Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure Power T&D Ltd is recruiting an EHV Cables Construction Manager to strengthen our site management team as demand for underground cables grows. The role is site-based with travel across England and Wales.

You will support the project manager, deliver key cabling packages, coordinate the engineering support team and oversee procurement of materials and subcontracts. Significant site and field staff management experience and strong civil/cable/electrical knowledge are essential.

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure -

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure -

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Equal Opportunities Statement - At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know - we want this to be the best possible experience for you.

United Infrastructure Power T&D Ltd is looking to recruit for an EHV Cables Construction Manager to enhance our site management team in response to an increased workload in underground cables (UGC), while requiring flexibility for travel and work throughout England & Wales.

Due to significant growth across our Transmission & Distribution Ltd business, we're looking for a new or experienced EHV Cables Construction Manager to support our growing workload across underground cables (UGC). This opportunity is a site-based position, we have works issued under various frameworks supporting various clients which means the position covers various locations in England & Wales.

The Role

Supporting the project manager, you will facilitate and deliver key packages of cabling construction projects. You will assist in the production of construction plans and coordinate the engineering support team. You will also be responsible for the procurement of construction materials and specialist subcontracts for the successful delivery of projects. You will have substantial experience of managing sites and field-based staff on cable or substation projects and underground cabling works. Technical expertise of the civil, cable and/or electrical aspects of cabling projects is key. Experience in cable installation and associated activities i.e., jointing and testing requirements is essential as is previous working knowledge of distribution network operators. Individuals who can demonstrate their interest in developing their skillset in underground cables and who are enthusiastic about progressing the career within the Transmission and Distribution sector are encouraged to apply.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.