Contract Position: 6-12 months contract assignment, subject to extension.
We are seeking an experienced Cable Installation Manager to support the planning and design phase of a major interconnector project involving 400 kV AC and 525 kV DC land cable systems.
The successful candidate will play a key role in defining installation methodologies, reviewing design deliverables, and developing detailed plans and procedures for future construction execution.
This position requires strong technical expertise in high-voltage cable installation and a proactive, collaborative approach to support multidisciplinary design and engineering teams.
This is a contract position based in Glasgow, with occasional travel to project or partner locations as required.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide installation and constructability input during the planning and design stages of 400 kV AC and 525 kV DC land cable systems.
* Review engineering and design documentation, ensuring installation feasibility, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
* Develop preliminary installation methodologies, resource plans, risk assessments, and schedule inputs.
* Contribute to the preparation of method statements, ITPs, logistics studies, and construction work packs.
* Support route selection, site access planning, and interface coordination with civil, electrical, and environmental disciplines.
* Liaise with procurement and project teams to define contractor scopes, technical specifications, and quality requirements.
* Ensure health, safety, and environmental considerations are integrated into all installation planning activities.
* Provide technical support during design reviews and participate in design risk assessments and constructability workshops.
* Prepare documentation and strategies that will inform the transition into the construction phase.
Requirements
Essential:
* Proven experience in high-voltage AC and DC cable installation, including 400 kV AC and/or 525 kV DC systems.
* Strong background in planning, engineering, or construction management within large-scale transmission, interconnector, or grid infrastructure projects.
* In-depth knowledge of land cable installation practices, including trenching, jointing, pulling, termination, and testing.
* Solid understanding of HSE legislation, CDM regulations, and safe design principles.
* Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder coordination skills.
* Ability to review and interpret complex design and construction documentation.
* Proficiency with scheduling and planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
Desirable:
* Degree or HND in Electrical, Civil, or Power Engineering.
* Experience supporting design-phase constructability reviews or early works planning on HV infrastructure projects.
* Familiarity with UK transmission or interconnector standards (National Grid, IEC, CIGRÉ).
* CSCS / ECS / SMSTS certification.
If you have clear land cable installation experience at a high level and this position could be of interest to you, apply via the link, or send your email to: jlewis@vallumassociates.com