Senior HV Underground Cabling Lead

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Technical Manager for HV/EHV underground cabling across the Highlands and Islands, delivering a diverse portfolio of complex projects within the SSEN Framework. You will act as the technical SME and senior governance authority from early design through to installation, commissioning and handover, ensuring excellence in safety, quality and value.

This role leads multidisciplinary teams, guides engineering and site delivery, champions innovative

Qualifications

• CSCS Card (Black – Site Manager level)
• SMSTS (5-day) or equivalent
• First Aid at Work
• Degree or equivalent in an Engineering or related discipline (preferred)
• Chartered status (e.g. CEng) or working towards (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Act as the SME for HV/EHV underground cable systems, setting technical direction across the framework
• Provide senior technical leadership and governance across multiple projects, ensuring consistency, compliance, and excellence in delivery
• Lead and manage operational teams, including Technical Managers, General Foremen, Supervisors, and Technicians, driving performance and accountability
• Oversee the safe and efficient execution of HV cable installation activities, including civil works, cable pulling, jointing, and terminations
• Ensure full compliance with SHEQ standards, project specifications, budgets, and programme requirements
• Lead design coordination and constructability reviews, ensuring installation methodologies are robust and deliverable
• Approve and oversee technical documentation, specifications, and cable system design decisions
• Act as the technical escalation point for complex issues across design, installation, and commissioning phases
• Support and influence tender and bid strategies, providing expert input on cable systems, installation techniques, and risk mitigation
• Lead engagement with clients, designers, and delivery partners, acting as a trusted senior technical advisor
• Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, challenging traditional methods and supporting new techniques in cable installation
• Champion workforce development, managing performance, mentoring Technical Managers, and supporting career progression across the team

Education

Engineering degree (or equivalent)

Chartered status (CEng) or working towards

Job description

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Technical Manager for HV/EHV underground cabling across the Highlands and Islands, delivering a diverse portfolio of complex projects within the SSEN Framework. You will act as the technical SME and senior governance authority from early design through to installation, commissioning and handover, ensuring excellence in safety, quality and value.

This role leads multidisciplinary teams, guides engineering and site delivery, champions innovative