Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager – HV Cable Installation

Location: South of Edinburgh, Scotland

Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35)

Duration: 15–18 months

Start Date: May (flexible)

Day Rate: Competitive (open to discussion)

Overview

We are supporting a leading utilities contractor delivering a major high-voltage (HV) cable installation project as part of a wider transmission programme in Scotland.

An experienced Project Manager is required to take full ownership of a 12km multi-circuit cable route, ensuring safe, efficient, and on-time delivery across a complex linear infrastructure scheme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of a multi-circuit HV cable installation project
• Coordinate and oversee civils workstreams, including:
• Trenching
• Ducting
• Reinstatement
• Access works
• Manage cable installation activities and jointing interfaces
• Oversee multiple subcontractors and site teams across concurrent work fronts
• Drive programme delivery, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance
• Provide regular progress reporting to stakeholders

Key Requirements

• Proven experience delivering HV/EHV cable projects
• Strong background in civils works (trenching, ducting, reinstatement)
• Experience working on transmission, DNO, or utility-scale infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple work fronts on linear infrastructure schemes
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised with a proactive, delivery-focused mindset

Desirable Experience

• Experience on large-scale UK transmission programmes
• Familiarity with Scottish infrastructure projects or similar environments

Additional Information

• This is a site-focused, hands-on role requiring regular on-site presence
• Outside IR35 contract
• Competitive day rate available (dependent on experience)

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