EHV Cable Project Manager (Energy)

WSP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Health & wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements

Bank holiday entitlement

Job summary

WSP's Transmission & Distribution team seeks an EHV Cables Project Manager to lead pre-construction through energisation of 33–400 kV schemes across the UK.

You will manage scope, cost, schedule and safety, interfacing with clients and internal/external teams while visiting sites and ensuring compliance with CDM and engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience managing medium-large EHV cable projects (33 kV up to 132 kV) through full lifecycle.
• Good understanding of electrical distribution plant items such as switchgear, transformers and overhead lines.
• Knowledge of applicable engineering standards.
• Excellent understanding of health & safety and CDM requirements.
• Ability to travel to client sites and offices within the North East of England and Yorkshire.

Responsibilities

• Develop EHV (33 kV up to 132 kV) projects’ initial functional requirements into compliant, cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Project manage the development and delivery of EHV cable projects 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 resources.
• Coordinate external service providers and administer commercial aspects.
• Visit sites to assess project requirements, meet with project team/contractors, monitor progress and safety.

Skills

EHV cable projects

Project lifecycle management

H&S & CDM requirements

Engineering standards

Client/site liaison travel

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Role 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 33 kV and 400 kV.

Our projects include feasibility, detailed design, procurement, construction, test and commissioning on existing or new substations and associated infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop EHV (33 kV up to and including 132 kV) projects’ initial functional requirement into compliant, cost‑effective engineering solutions.
• Project manage the development and delivery of EHV cable projects (33 kV up to and including 132 kV) 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 resources.
• 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.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience managing medium‑large scale EHV cable projects (33 kV up to and including 132 kV) 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.
• Ability to undertake the role of ‘Designer’ and ‘Principal Designer’ under the CDM regulations.
• Ability to travel to client sites and offices within the North East of England and Yorkshire.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Hybrid working policy: work from home two days a week with opportunities to collaborate in modern UK offices.
• Commitment to inclusion and belonging, with employee resource groups and a culture of respect.
• Health & wellbeing support, including a virtual GP service, gymflex scheme, and comprehensive menopause support packages.
• Flexibility with part‑time, flexible working arrangements, additional leave purchase options and use of bank holiday entitlement.

EEO Statement

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.