EHV Cable Project Manager (Energy)

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an EHV Cables Project Manager to manage the pre-construction and construction activities of high voltage infrastructure projects. You will oversee project delivery, interact with clients, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The role offers a hybrid working model, health and wellbeing programs, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Gym discounts

Inclusivity programs

Flexible leave options

Training and mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing medium-large scale EHV Cable projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Ability to travel to client’s sites within North East of England and Yorkshire.
• Knowledge of applicable engineering standards and excellent understanding of H&S and CDM requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop compliant cost-effective engineering solutions for EHV projects.
• Manage delivery of EHV Cable projects to time, cost, safety, and quality.
• Coordinate external service providers and administer commercial aspects.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Health and safety regulations

Understanding of electrical distribution plant

Design skills under CDM regulations

Education

Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

We have a great opportunity for an EHV Cables Project Manager to join our UK Transmission and Distribution (T&D) team. WSP's T&D team delivers electrical power projects at transmission and distribution voltage levels. This role is to project manage pre-construction and construction activities (from design to energisation) for large-scale high voltage infrastructure and grid connections at voltage levels normally between 33kV and 400kV. Our projects would include feasibility, detailed design, procurement, construction, test and commissioning on existing or new substations and associated infrastructure.

What you will do

• Develop EHV (33kV up to and including 132kV) projects initial functional requirement into compliant cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Project Manage the development and delivery of EHV Cable projects (33kV up to and including 132kV) to time, cost, safety and quality.
• Interface with customers as well as internal and external resources to develop and deliver EHV Cable projects.
• Undertake the role of CDM Designer and/or Principal Designer for developed EHV Cable projects.
• Effectively communicate with internal engineering and industrial resource.
• Coordinate external service providers and administer commercial.
• Visit sites to assess project requirements, meet with project team/contractors, monitor work progress, safety audits, discuss engineering difficulties, etc.

What we will be looking for

• Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience managing medium-large scale EHV Cable projects (33kV up to and including 132kV) throughout the full project lifecycle from initiation, specification and design, tendering, construction, energisation through to project closure.
• A good understanding of electrical distribution plant items such as Switchgear, Power Transformers and Overhead lines.
• Knowledge of applicable engineering standards.
• Excellent understanding of the H&S and CDM requirements.
• An ability to undertake the role of ‘Designer' and ‘Principal Designer' under the CDM regulations.
• Ability to travel to client's sites and offices within North East of England and Yorkshire.

Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

About us and culture

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy and flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity and belonging: we welcome varied backgrounds and experiences and promote an authentic, inclusive culture.
• Health and wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, gym discounts, and menopause support.
• Flexible working: WSP My Hour, part-time options, additional leave, and flexible use of bank holidays.
• Your development: training, mentoring, and opportunities for Chartership.

We are committed to equal opportunity and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of background, belief, or family status. If you require workplace adjustments, please let us know.