EHV Cable Project Manager (Energy)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Health & Wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements

Development opportunities

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced EHV Cables Project Manager to join their Transmission and Distribution team in Manchester. This role involves project-managing large-scale EHV cable projects from design to energisation while ensuring time, cost, safety, and quality objectives are met.

The ideal candidate will have an HNC in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience managing EHV projects, alongside strong communication skills and a commitment to health and safety standards. Flexible working arrangements and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience managing medium-to-large scale EHV cable projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Good understanding of electrical distribution plant items such as switchgear and transformers.
• Ability to travel to client sites within North East England and Yorkshire.

Responsibilities

• Develop EHV projects initial functional requirements into compliant engineering solutions.
• Project-manage the delivery of EHV cable projects to achieve time and cost objectives.
• Interface with customers and coordinate external service providers.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Knowledge of engineering standards

Health and safety compliance

Education

Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

We have a great opportunity for a 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 involves project‑managing 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 include feasibility, detailed design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning of existing or new substations and associated infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop EHV (33kV up to and including 132kV) projects initial functional requirements into compliant, cost‑effective engineering solutions.
• Project‑manage the development and delivery of EHV cable projects (33kV up to and including 132kV) to achieve time, cost, safety and quality objectives.
• 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 work progress, conduct safety audits and discuss engineering difficulties.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience managing medium‑to‑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 health and safety 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

Work‑life balance – WSP understands that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging – WSP welcomes applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society.

Health & Wellbeing – WSP is committed to supporting its people, giving them the tools to improve health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Services include a virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, a Gymflex scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flexible working – WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. Part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement are also available.

Development – WSP fosters a supportive environment that invests in growth through training, mentoring and chartership opportunities.

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.