Cable Construction Managers UK Wide - Expression of Interest

Wood; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is looking for a Cable Construction Manager to supervise cabling construction projects across the UK. The role requires strong site management and technical expertise. Ideal candidates will have a technical diploma, experience in cable installation, and be able to manage project timelines and budgets. This is a flexible position with significant travel expected.

Qualifications

• Experience managing sites and field-based staff on cable or substation projects.
• Technical expertise in civil, cable, and electrical aspects of cabling projects.
• Ability to coordinate delivery to cost and schedule while maintaining SHEQ standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and deliver key packages of construction projects.
• Assist in production of construction plans and coordinate engineering support.
• Manage and coordinate all street works permits.

Skills

Site management

Cable installation

Client relationship management

Health and safety compliance

Education

Technical diploma/apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Cable Construction Managers UK Wide - Expression of Interest. Join to apply for the Cable Construction Managers UK Wide - Expression of Interest role at Wood. This is a site-based position with works issued under various frameworks supporting multiple clients, UK wide. You will be flexible in location, away from home for periods, and travel across the UK. If you are not looking for an immediate opportunity and wish to share your details, we would be interested in hearing from you.

The role supports the project manager by supervising and delivering key packages of cabling construction projects, assisting in construction plans, coordinating the engineering support team, and procuring materials and subcontracts for successful project delivery.

Please note: if you wish to be considered for any other advertised vacancies, you will need to submit a separate application.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and deliver key packages of construction projects
• Assist in the production of construction plans, coordinate the Engineering support team, and procure construction materials and specialist subcontracts for successful delivery
• Support the Site Manager and Project Manager and lead core delivery teams
• Ensure technical solutions on site align with Engineering requirements and management systems
• Manage and coordinate all street works permits in line with required dates
• Manage customer relationships during tender and delivery, including change management and expectations
• Lead Safety Shield Initiatives and drive continuous improvement across SHESQ within projects
• Collaborate on health and safety to enable Wood Transmission & Distribution Ltd to meet legal duties

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals. If you don’t match every statement but have some of the required experience, we encourage you to apply.

Required qualifications and experience

• Minimum ISCED level 5 (technical diploma/apprenticeship) or equivalent
• Experience managing sites and field-based staff on Cable or substation projects and underground cabling works
• Technical expertise in civil, cable and/or electrical aspects of cabling projects
• Experience in cable installation, including jointing and testing
• Experience working with distribution network operators
• Ability to understand and deliver works to project schedules, forecast resources/materials, and provide programme updates
• Experience managing sub-contractors and recording measurements for financial settlement
• Experience supervising Engineering Support teams across design, construction, commissioning and close out
• Ability to coordinate delivery to cost and schedule without compromising SHEQ standards
• Experience managing excavation works in public highways and remote locations
• Good knowledge of street works and Local Authorities permit requirements
• SSSTS (or higher) as a minimum; CSCS; IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Understanding of NEC3 contracts
• NRSWA
• SMSTS
• SSE System Authorisations

About Us & Diversity

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions in energy and materials markets. We operate in 60 countries with around 35,000 employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and value a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics as per governing laws.