EHV Cable Engineering Manager

Due to significant growth at Wood Transmission & Distribution Ltd UK, we are looking for a 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 crucial role 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.

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.

Reporting to a Senior Engineering Manager, you will be an established engineering manager with s ubstantial 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!

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

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., 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.


At Wood, 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.


• 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.


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.


• Right to work in the UK.
  
  If you meet most but not all of our criteria and believe you could be a great addition to Wood, we invite you to apply, as we are committed to assisting you in areas where you may need development to ensure mutual success. If you are seeking to advance your career with a forward-thinking company renowned for its top-tier industry standing, we are excited to receive your application. #LI-Hybrid

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.


• 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.


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 Wood