Cable Installation Manager

The successful candidate will play a key role in defining installation methodologies, reviewing design deliverables, and developing detailed plans and procedures for future construction execution.

• Support route selection, site access planning, and interface coordination with civil, electrical, and environmental disciplines.
• Provide installation and constructability input during the planning and design stages of 400 kV AC and 525 kV DC land cable systems.
• Prepare documentation and strategies that will inform the transition into the construction phase.
• Contribute to the preparation of method statements, ITPs, logistics studies, and construction work packs.
• Review engineering and design documentation, ensuring installation feasibility, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental considerations are integrated into all installation planning activities.
• Liaise with procurement and project teams to define contractor scopes, technical specifications, and quality requirements.
• Develop preliminary installation methodologies, resource plans, risk assessments, and schedule inputs.
• Provide technical support during design reviews and participate in design risk assessments and constructability workshops.

This position requires strong technical expertise in high-voltage cable installation and a proactive, collaborative approach to support multidisciplinary design and engineering teams.

We are seeking an experienced Cable Installation Manager to support the planning and design phase of a major interconnector project involving 400 kV AC and 525 kV DC land cable systems.

This is a contract position based in Glasgow, with occasional travel to project or partner locations as required.

If you have clear land cable installation experience at a high level and this position could be of interest to you, apply via the link, or send your email to: [email protected]

• Strong background in planning, engineering, or construction management within large-scale transmission, interconnector, or grid infrastructure projects.
• Ability to review and interpret complex design and construction documentation.
• CSCS / ECS / SMSTS certification.
• Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Degree or HND in Electrical, Civil, or Power Engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of land cable installation practices, including trenching, jointing, pulling, termination, and testing.
• Familiarity with UK transmission or interconnector standards (National Grid, IEC, CIGRÉ).
• Proficiency with scheduling and planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• Proven experience in high-voltage AC and DC cable installation, including 400 kV AC and/or 525 kV DC systems.
• Solid understanding of HSE legislation, CDM regulations, and safe design principles.
• Experience supporting design-phase constructability reviews or early works planning on HV infrastructure projects.