EHV Cable Project Manager (Energy)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Health and wellbeing support

Gym membership discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an EHV Cables Project Manager to oversee large-scale high voltage infrastructure projects. This role involves managing projects from design through to energisation, ensuring compliance with targets for time, cost, safety, and quality.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering and proven experience in managing EHV cable projects through all phases. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement along with health and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Experience managing medium-to-large-scale EHV cable projects through the full lifecycle.
• Good understanding of electrical distribution plant items.
• Knowledge of applicable engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop EHV projects from initial functional requirements.
• Project manage EHV cable projects to meet targets.
• Interface with customers and project teams.

Skills

Project management

EHV cable project management

Electrical engineering knowledge

Education

Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

WSP’s Transmission and Distribution (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 between 33kV and 400kV, with a focus on EHV cable projects.

A Little More About Your Role

As an EHV Cables Project Manager you will lead feasibility, detailed design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning on existing or new substations and associated infrastructure.

What Will You Do

• Develop EHV (33kV up to and including 132kV) projects from 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 targets.
• Interface with customers, internal and external resources to deliver EHV cable projects.
• Act as CDM Designer and/or Principal Designer for EHV cable projects.
• Communicate effectively with internal engineering and industrial resources.
• Coordinate external service providers and administer commercial aspects.
• Visit sites to assess project requirements, meet with project teams and contractors, monitor progress, conduct safety audits and discuss engineering challenges.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience managing medium‑to‑large‑scale EHV cable projects through the full lifecycle—from initiation and design to tendering, construction, energisation and project closure.
• Good understanding of electrical distribution plant items such as switchgear, power transformers and overhead lines.
• Knowledge of applicable engineering standards.
• Excellent understanding of H&S and CDM requirements.
• Ability to undertake the roles of Designer and Principal Designer under CDM regulations.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and offices within the North East of England and Yorkshire.

What’s In It For You?

Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy offering two days a week from home, with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity and belonging: a culture that celebrates diversity and supports employees through employee resource groups.
Health & wellbeing: access to medical services, a Thrive programme, gym membership discounts and comprehensive support packages.
Flexible working: part‑time, flexible arrangements, the ability to purchase additional leave and use 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.