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Helen Charteris
Practice Director - Global Power & Energy
Permanent
Derby, Derby
£85,000
Project Manager – High Voltage Cables (132kV–400kV)
England & Scotland (South East England, West Coast of Scotland, East Anglia)
Permanent / Contract — permanent preferred, strong contractors considered
£80,000–£90,000 + car allowance (permanent) | £400–£600 per day, all-in (contract)
Overview
EMBS is working in partnership with a specialist high-voltage cable installation and jointing contractor, operating across England & Scotland, that is currently in the market for experienced Project Managers to join their business on a permanent or contract basis.
This market leader is a long-standing framework partner to the UK's major transmission and distribution network operators, delivering schemes up to 400kV, and boasts a rich history of supporting nationally significant network infrastructure with safety-critical, highly complex projects. Backed by a larger group with a secure, funded pipeline, the business is entering a significant growth phase — and these are the appointments being made at the start of that journey.
What's in it for you?
Stability / Longevity: A secure, funded pipeline of major network reinforcement schemes — not project-to-project uncertainty — with the backing of a larger, growing group and genuine progression as the business scales.
Competitive salary: £80,000–£90,000 plus car allowance (permanent), or £400–£600 per day all-in (contract).
Hours: Days
Benefits: Car allowance, plus travel, lodge and subsistence support when working away, and free AI upskilling through Peak Intelligence for every candidate placed.
Responsibilities
Off the back of continued success and a secure, funded pipeline of major schemes, our client is seeking five or more experienced Project Managers to take ownership of live high-voltage cable schemes mobilising in August and September 2026.
Your responsibilities will include:
As a Project Manager, you will take full lifecycle ownership of HV cable schemes from 33kV to 400kV — route proving, civils, ducting, cable pulling, jointing, testing, energisation and handover.
You will:
Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:
Highly desirable: current DNO/TO authorisations, 400kV experience, a cable jointing background, NEBOSH Construction Certificate, SMSTS, CDM Principal Designer experience, offshore or subsea cable exposure, and APM PMQ, PRINCE2 or equivalent.
If you are interested in the opportunity of a Project Manager appointment and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today to join our clients' growing team delivering nationally significant network infrastructure across England & Scotland.
About us
EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries. We'll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role.
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