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)