Senior HV/EHV Cable Route Project Manager

People in Power; Bedford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

People In Power is recruiting an experienced Engineering Project Manager to support major utility infrastructure and power projects in the UK. You will oversee the engineering and civil aspects from feasibility through construction, solving complex cable route challenges across highways, railways, rivers and other infrastructure.

You will coordinate design, pre-construction and on-site teams, manage technical risks and deliver projects to program deadlines while ensuring safety and quality

Qualifications

• Civil engineering within utility infrastructure projects.
• High Voltage (HV) or Extra High Voltage (EHV) cable route engineering.
• Cable routing, feasibility studies and route optioneering.
• Complex crossings using HDD, trenchless construction, tunnelling or conventional trenching methods.
• Working with DNOs, IDNOs and other utility network operators.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams across pre-construction and delivery.
• Managing projects within NEC or similar contract environments.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the engineering delivery of cable route and utility infrastructure projects.
• Lead feasibility studies and route assessments to identify the most suitable construction methods.
• Develop engineering solutions for complex crossings using HDD and trenchless methods.
• Coordinate project programmes, technical deliverables and engineering milestones.
• Ensure designs are practical, buildable and compliant with relevant standards.
• Act as the link between design, pre-construction and construction teams.
• Review designs and resolve technical issues before construction begins.
• Support the successful transition from planning into delivery.
• Identify engineering risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide engineering support during construction.
• Monitor site activities for quality, safety and standards.
• Coordinate third-party contractors and suppliers.
• Liaise with clients, designers, utility companies and authorities.
• Attend technical meetings and report to stakeholders.
• Build relationships with project teams and budgets.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Education

BEng in Civil Engineering

Job description

People In Power is recruiting an experienced Engineering Project Manager to support major utility infrastructure and power projects in the UK. You will oversee the engineering and civil aspects from feasibility through construction, solving complex cable route challenges across highways, railways, rivers and other infrastructure.

You will coordinate design, pre-construction and on-site teams, manage technical risks and deliver projects to program deadlines while ensuring safety and quality