Site Manager, Cables

Iberdrola

. Lead the on-site management and delivery of contracted Transmission Cable work packages (Civil excavations and reinstatements, Installation of ducts , Cable laying, Cable terminations which incorporates Cable Sealing ends, Terminations, Joints, testing and commissioning).

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeCambuslang • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £60,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the on-site management and delivery of contracted Transmission Cable work packages (Civil excavations and reinstatements, Installation of ducts , Cable laying, Cable terminations which incorporates Cable Sealing ends, Terminations, Joints, testing and commissioning).
Manage the works acting as Principal Contractor to ensure regulatory compliance with Health & Safety Law and CDM regulations 2015.
Ensure Constructability and working methods are interpreted and aligned with Engineering Design scope, drawings, and standards, providing technical expertise and management of work packages.
Drive the commercial management and administration of each work package including measuring & monitoring of time and cost against agreed delivery strategy.
Manage contracted works and collaborate with Transmission Planning and Operational teams to establish safe work practices and minimise the impact on the high voltage system.
Establish and ensure robust Contractor & Supplier quality management systems are implemented and monitored to ensure compliance with contract budget and increase the whole life asset whilst reducing OPEX.
Ensure all Environmental Regulatory requirements are planned and managed through the contractor supply chain.
Ensure Customer and Stakeholder engagement is focused with regular planning and reporting updates.
Drive agreed OFGEM regulatory targets for Sustainability and Biodiversity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience in managing transmission construction projects.
Ability to understand civil and structural design drawings and all inspection and testing regimes associated.
Primary knowledge of specifications, designs, maintenance, construction and commissioning of underground cables, monitoring and inspecting the installation of ducts systems, underground cables, horizontal directional drillings, joint bays, sealing ends and terminations, fibre optic connections.
Have experience in the application and compliance with GS6, HSG47, Temporary works, New Roads and Street Works Act.
Awareness of NEC conditions of contract.
Ability to implement quality assurance and environmental processes.
Skilled in the use of PC & Microsoft Software Applications for planning and organising works, Power Points, Word, Excel, Project and able to use digital forms of communication TEAMS.
Primary proven knowledge and experience of specification, design, maintenance, construction, and commissioning of civil works within the confines of a Transmission substation environment.
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
Strong leadership & planning skills.
Extensive experience and knowledge in all current Health and Safety legislation & understand CDM 2015 regs & duty holder roles, most notably in delivering the Principal Contractor role.
Proven ability to lead and work in a team and contractor’s environment.
Have a proactive and flexible approach and provide a high degree of autonomy during the delivery phase of the project.
Minimum Requirements HND in Engineering/Construction or equivalent site management experience (Power sector desirable)
Full UK driving licence
Current SMSTS (5‑day) qualification.

Benefits

Comp & perks

36 days annual leave
Business mileage claimed at £0.45/mile upto 10,000 miles, £0.25 thereafter.
Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
Payroll giving and charity matched funding
Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
Plus, shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
CIOB Chartership programmes available.

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Hard Skills & Tools

transmission construction project managementcivil and structural design interpretationinstallation of underground cablescable laying and terminationsquality assurance processesenvironmental managementmonitoring and inspecting duct systemshorizontal directional drillingspecification and design of civil workscommissioning of transmission substations

Soft Skills

negotiation skillsinfluencing skillsleadership skillsplanning skillsteam collaborationproactive approachflexibilityautonomystakeholder engagementcommunication skills

Certifications

HND in Engineering/ConstructionSMSTS (5-day) qualificationFull UK driving licence