Project Manager - Cabling

Wood; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an accomplished Project Manager for its EHV Cabling Division. The role involves managing large EHV cable projects, ensuring safety, timing, and budget compliance while working with major network operators like National Grid and SSE. The position offers flexible working arrangements, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates have substantial project management experience in EHV cabling.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Private medical cover

Professional development plans

Diversity and inclusion commitments

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of leading and managing projects on EHV / HV to 132kV Cabling Projects.
• Experience working with National Grid, SSE, SPENW.
• Understanding of Engineering Principles and CDM.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of design, construction, commissioning, and close-out for EHV cabling projects.
• Develop and manage good working relationships with clients and sub-contractors.
• Ensure compliance with relevant technical standards, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Project management

Experience with EHV / HV cabling projects

Communication skills

Relationship management

Knowledge of engineering principles

Job description

Transmission & Distribution Ltd are recruiting for an accomplished Project Manager to work within our EHV Cabling Division. You will have demonstrable knowledge & experience in the development and delivery of large EHV cable projects, safely to time and to budget, working with National Grid, SSE, SPENW and similar Cabling Transmission and Distribution Network Operators.

Due to the growth trajectory within our cabling division, this position will be across the whole of the UK, predominantly in the Midlands initially.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package ; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections : join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

If all of this sounds good to you, review the typical responsibilities of the role and the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood.

At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences and embrace differences.

Who We Are Looking For

• Demonstrable experience of leading and managing a projects and project teams on EHV / HV to 132kV Cabling Projects through all phases of design, construction, commission and close out, including Programme and Planning management
• Experience of working with National Grid, SSE, SPENW and other Cabling Transmission and Distribution Network Operators
• Knowledge of street works, permit submission requirements and familiarisation of local and council liaison
• Experience of managing the design requirements for Cabling projects inclusive of commercial budgets
• Experience of developing and managing good working relationships with client and sub contractors
• Understanding of Engineering Principals and knowledge and understanding of the principles of CDM
• Commercial understanding including NEC Forms of Contract
• Knowledge and working understanding of Cabling Installation Techniques
• Fully conversant with NG / SSE and SPENW Technical Standards, policies, and procedures
• Hold a full driving licence
• Produce a negative result for the compulsory Drugs and Alcohol test
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills