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)