Cabling Project Manager - Scotland

CompanyUnited Infrastructure Ltd

LocationGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Posted At2/23/2026

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Business and financial project management professionals

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£56,500 (£28.97 per hour)

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Description

United Infrastructure is a UK-based infrastructure services company delivering critical energy, power, water, telecoms and social infrastructure projects. Following the acquisition of Wood’s UK Transmission & Distribution business, United Infrastructure has strengthened its capabilities in power engineering, construction and asset optimisation, supporting grid resilience and the transition to a low-carbon energy system. The company partners with public and private clients to deliver safe, sustainable and future-ready infrastructure across the UK.

Job Description

United Infrastructure POWER T&D are recruiting for an accomplished Cabling Project Manager to work within our EHV Cabling Division. You will have demonstrable knowledge & experience in the development and delivery of large EHV cable projects, safely to time and to budget, working with National Grid, SSE, SPENW and similar Cabling Transmission and Distribution Network Operators. This position will be based across site locations in Scotland, United Kingdom.

What We Can Offer

Meaningful and interesting projects

delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business

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 34 days annual leave (including public holidays), pension scheme, private medical cover, 3x base salary life insurance.

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

If all of this sounds good to you, review the typical responsibilities of the role and the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with United Infrastructure.

What You Will Do

Assist in the preparation of win plans for strategic bids and tenders

Responsible for the successful delivery of all stages of assigned projects to meet the key programme milestones. Provide support and preparation for the mobilisation of new projects

Accountable for the approval of the scope of works, the plan and estimate for each element of the project

Accountable for team consistency in the preparation and presentation of project controls to be deployed on the project, including but not limited to; PMP, QA/QC, CPP

Plan, project programme, risk & change management, EVM analysis, internal budget control and cash flow throughout

Prioritising the assignment of project resources and resolving conflicting requirements to actively seeking to improve and optimise project delivery

Ensure that performance management ethos and practice is adopted by project delivery teams

Achieving a consistent high standard of project programming and producing monthly reports

Ensuring the successful resolution of issues and challenges on individual projects as required. Providing guidance and leadership and when necessary, acting in the role of troubleshooter

Demonstrate effective individual and collective SHE leadership and promote enthusiastic SHE culture. Manage Safety through early development incorporating life cycle designs that minimise risk to personnel. Drive the “Safety by Design” philosophy through the project delivery process

To work within established Company policies and procedures to address breaches of the SHE policies or management systems where necessary

Ensuring that any lessons learned, and innovation are applied internally within the UI POWER T&D business

Enforcing standards of quality and professionalism for each stage of the project cycle

Monitoring compliance with, and the monitoring of NEC Contract terms and conditions, scope of work and variations log, NEC Contract terms and conditions, scope of work and variations log with subcontractors

Managing the Programme of Works, Quality Plan and Project Risk Register

Promote company values and standards and exhibit appropriate behaviour in accordance with Company ethos demonstrating safety, integrity & commitment at all times

In accordance with our certification to the standards OHSAS 18001, ISO9001:2000 and ISO 14001 each employee will comply with and contribute to the effective implementation of the: Health and Safety policy, Quality Policy, and Environmental Policy

Undertake any other duties as and when necessary to meet the varying demands of the business and satisfy the needs of the role

Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

Qualifications

At United Infrastructure, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences and embrace differences.

Who We Are Looking For

Demonstrable experience of leading and managing a projects and project teams on EHV/HV to 132kV Cabling Projects through all phases of design, construction, commission and close out, including Programme and Planning management
Experience of working with National Grid, SSE, SPENW and other Cabling Transmission and Distribution Network Operators
Knowledge of street works, permit submission requirements and familiarisation of local and council liaison
Experience of managing the design requirements for Cabling projects inclusive of commercial budgets
Experience of developing and managing good working relationships with client and sub contractors

Understanding of Engineering Principals and knowledge and understanding of the principles of CDM

Commercial understanding including NEC Forms of Contract

Knowledge and working understanding of Cabling Installation Techniques

Fully conversant with NG/SSE and SPENW Technical Standards, policies, and procedures

Hold a full driving license

Produce a negative result for the compulsory Drugs and Alcohol test

Excellent verbal and written communication skills