Description Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Due to significant growth at Wood Transmission & Distribution Ltd UK, we are looking for an EHV Cable Engineering Manager to join our team. As an Engineering Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance and bolstering our technical credibility with new and existing clients. Your responsibilities will include leading engineering delivery across multiple projects, ensuring timely preparation of quality deliverables within the allocated program and budget. You will play a key part in driving the success of a cohesive cable delivery team by harmonizing various technical disciplines to function as a unified entity. At Wood, we support hybrid working, offering a blend of office and remote work. The role involves travel as needed and can be based at any of our UK offices, with a preference for Glasgow or Horsham. Hybrid The Role Reporting to a Senior Engineering Manager, you will be an established engineering manager with substantial experience of delivering HV cable design solutions and demonstrated leadership and coordination of a mixed team including electrical, civil and CAD resources to deliver successfully on time. This role will coordinate all aspects of HV cable design and communicate closely with internal construction teams and our external client teams. You will be a key member of the team shaping the next phase of the team’s development and significantly impacting the future growth of the business. This opportunity will allow you to enhance your project management skillset and coordination capabilities across both cable and civil team delivery outcomes and not just only in your area of expertise. In terms of career progression, you can advance to the Senior Engineering Manager role and eventually reach the Head of Engineering level. Alternatively, you have the option to transition to the Head of Design discipline if you prefer a more technical pathway. Exciting opportunities lie ahead for those looking to grow and excel in their careers! Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. As a leading provider of engineering and construction services to the UK transmission and distribution sector, we are at the forefront of net zero 2050 with a secured workstream for years to come. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support our growing workload and contribute to the increased network capacity required to deliver the UK government's pathway to 2030 and the transition to net zero. Our team provides HV cable design supporting construction, procurement, and consultancy on a variety of projects within the sector. We have a growing and developing team that is building on its technical expertise. What we can offer Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Flexible benefits package ; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests Global connections ; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession Responsibilities Typical responsibilities: Manage the engineering process and all deliverables across the full scope of cable projects in accordance with the agreed schedule Ensure the engineering management including delivery updates, change control and risk management Complete checking and approval of deliverables in your areas of technical competence. You will be expected at times complete design activities as needed to meet the schedule Ensuring the constructability and safety by design requirements are met in our deliverables. Provide guidance to the team as needed to help develop others within the team Qualifications What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Expected: Chartered Engineer or equivalent preferred Substantial experience of delivering HV cable design solutions, leading a mixed team including electrical, civil and CAD resources Strong teamworking and organisation abilities with honed communication skills Understanding of key health and safety impacts on HV cable construction contracts Fluent spoken and written English language Ability to work as part of a dispersed and remote team and be able to communicate through collaboration software such as Microsoft teams Must have a right to work in the UK currently Desirable: Proven experience in working to British and European design standards and codes Experience of providing engineering inputs to cable construction activities including the planning and delivery of the construction Understanding of engineering management including schedule and cost management Experience supporting tendering activities Experience presenting technical outputs and supporting client engagements This is a fantastic chance to join a thriving company leading the net zero initiative, with a reliable workstream ahead, and we look forward to your application as you become a key part of our exciting journey.