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 workso Cable pulling operationso 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 teamso Commissioning and outage teams
Essential Experience* Proven PM experience delivering HV cable and civils packages (132kV-400kV)* Strong background in:o Duct installation & trenchingo 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 contractsKey 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 deliverDesirable* 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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