Job Title: Civils & Cabling Project Manager (HV Transmission) (Perm or Contract)
Location:* Wymondley Sub* Norwich * Travel between sites required
Role SummaryYou will take full delivery responsibility for parallel civils and HV cable packages across multiple National Grid schemes, including Wymondley substation works and the Norwich-based infrastructure.This is a hands-on delivery role, managing site teams, subcontractors, and interfaces across 132kV-400kV cable installation in live and brownfield environments.You are accountable for programme, safety, commercial performance, and client satisfaction across both projects.
Core Accountabilities1. End-to-End Package Ownership* Lead delivery of civils and HV cable works* Manage works across multiple sites * Drive delivery in live substation and constrained infrastructure environments
2. Programme & Delivery Control* Own and manage integrated programmes across civils and cable activities * Identify risks early and implement recovery plans to maintain critical milestones * Coordinate outages
3. Commercial & Contract Management* Full P&L responsibility for project packages * Manage subcontractors (civils gangs, cable crews, jointing teams) * Control cost, variations, and compensation events under NEC contracts * Produce accurate forecasting and reporting
4. Safety Leadership (Non-Negotiable)* Lead delivery in line with CDM Regulations and client safety standards * Manage high-risk activities: o Deep excavations & temporary works o Cable pulling operations o Working in proximity to live HV assets
5. Interface Management* Act as the key link between civils, cable, and client teams * Coordinate with National Grid and Tier 1 contractors * Manage dependencies between: o Civils contractorso Cable installation teams o Commissioning and outage teams
Essential Experience* Proven PM experience delivering HV cable and civils packages (132kV-400kV) * Strong background in: o Duct installation & trenching o HV cable installation & jointing interfaces * Experience managing multiple concurrent sites or workstreams * Track record delivering within live substations or critical infrastructure
Qualifications* HNC/HND or Degree (Civil or Electrical Engineering) * SMSTS * CSCS (Black/Manager level) * Strong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts Key Competencies* Programme-driven mindset (you think in sequences and constraints) * Commercially sharp (cost, risk, margin awareness) * Confident managing both civils and M&E interfaces * Strong presence on site – able to challenge, drive, and deliver Desirable* Experience on National Grid projects * Background with cable contractors or ICPs * Temporary Works Coordinator / Supervisor * Understanding of large infrastructure schemes (e.g. offshore/onshore connections like Vanguard)
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