Lead Installation Manager - HVDC/Offshore Projects
- Scottish Power
- Edinburgh, Midlothian
- Mar 30, 2026
Full time
Engineering
Job Description
Lead Installation Manager (HVDC/Offshore Projects)
Location: Edinburgh Park
Salary up to £86,500 per year, 20% Annual Bonus, £450p/m Car Allowance and Private Healthcare
Full Time / Permanent
Closing Date: 13.04.26
Help us create a better future, quicker
Role
SP Energy Networks (SPEN) will be delivering over £10 bn of investment in the GB electricity grid over the next 5 years. A major part of this is delivery of the EGL1 HVDC link in Joint Venture with National Grid.
The Lead Installation Manager shall be responsible for the design, planning, coordination, and execution of all Transportation and Installation (T&I) activities related to the offshore HVDC cable installation works, ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and contractual obligations.
What you ll be doing
- Technical Documentation & Procurement Support
Support the Package Manager and Procurement team in developing the Technical Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation for HVDC cable T&I works.
- Design Oversight
Provide technical oversight of the Contractor s cable installation and protection design, ensuring alignment with T&I requirements and project specifications.
- Engineering Management
Oversee the development and implementation of the Contractor s T&I Engineering Plan, ensuring robust methodologies and risk mitigation strategies.
- Team Leadership
Line manage all technical resources required to supervise and support the execution of T&I activities.
- Compliance & Safety
Ensure all HVDC cable installation team personnel comply with ScottishPower Energy Networks Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety policies and applicable regulations.
- Procedure & Change Management
Review, approve, and manage changes to the Contractor s procedures, engineering studies, and technical analyses.
- Marine Warranty Surveyor Coordination
Act as the primary liaison with the Marine Warranty Surveyor, ensuring timely approvals and compliance with marine assurance requirements.
- Knowledge Transfer
Facilitate the sharing of lessons learned across other marine projects within the business to promote continuous improvement.
- Operational Handover
Assist the Senior Project Manager in the handover process of the HVDC cable system to the Operations department upon completion of installation works by collating and approving the as built technical documentation pack.
What you ll bring
- Project Management
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager Offshore, the Lead Installation Manager is responsible for the technical management and execution oversight of the HVDC Marine package of work, covering all aspects of Transport and Installation (T&I) from engineering through to handover.
Expanded Responsibilities:
- Package Engineering Management;
Develop and implement comprehensive package engineering plans; and
Manage internal and external technical resources required to deliver the engineering scope.
- Interface Coordination;
Collaborate with the Interface Manager to ensure all package-specific interface tasks are executed in accordance with the project s Interface Management Plan.
- Installation Documentation Acceptance;
Technically responsible for the review and formal acceptance of the Contractor s installation documentation.
- Communication & Document Control;
Establish and manage effective communication protocols and document review processes between:
Organize and complete administrative tasks required by the company and assigned projects, particularly those related to planning and execution of installation works.
- Engineering
Responsible for the management and completion of the Conceptual Design for T&I, this shall include, Cable Route Layout, Cable burial risk assessment, Seabed Management Plan, Installation Analysis and all Interface engineering activities with the onshore cables package;
Responsible for management and approval of Contractor's installation engineering activities;
Responsible for defining a work package survey strategy and for managing the completion of all required survey works;
Responsible for preparation of the T&I elements of any documents that are required to support the discharge of our consents; and
Responsible for ensuring the agreed marine system spares and cable replacement/repair strategy and methodology are developed for handover to the HVDC Operations Department.
- Procurement
To support the Procurement process, the Lead Installation Manager is responsible for:
- Technical Documentation Preparation;
Coordinate and prepare all technical documentation required for inclusion in Invitation to Tender (ITT) and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) packages related to cable Transport & Installation (T&I) activities.
- Bid Technical Assessment, conduct detailed technical evaluations of Contractor bids, including:
- EPC contract management
The Lead Installation Manager is responsible for supporting the management of the EPC Contractor throughout the lifecycle of the HVDC Marine package, including:
- Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental Oversight;
Support the monitoring and assurance of the EPC Contractor s activities to ensure compliance with project-specific and ScottishPower Energy Networks QHSE standards.
- Design Process Management
Manage the EPC Contractor s detailed design process for cable Transport & Installation, including but not limited to:
- Cable Route Design (including all survey requirements pre and post cable installation)
Cable Burial Plan
Installation Engineering
- Execution Oversight
Oversee the EPC Contractor s execution of cable Transportation & Installation works, including:
Liaise with the Consents Team to ensure all activities undertaken by the EPC Contractor are fully compliant with site-specific consent conditions and regulatory requirements.
- Execution of the Works
Procedure & Engineering Review;
Review and approve all Contractor s Installation procedures, engineering studies, and technical analyses;
Assist the Senior Project Manager with the management of change process;
Marine Warranty Surveyor Management;
Liaise with and manage the Marine Warranty Surveyor to ensure timely approvals and compliance with marine assurance requirements and Contractor's documentation approval.
- Offshore Representation Oversight;
Oversee offshore company representatives to ensure proper supervision and reporting during execution.
- Daily Offshore Coordination;
Manage and coordinate daily offshore activities, including Transport & Installation and offshore jointing operations.
- Vessel Assurance;
Apply and manage the Vessel Assurance process to ensure suitability and compliance of marine assets.
- As-Installed Records Approval;
Review and approve the Contractor s as-installed records for completeness and accuracy.
Progress Monitoring;
Monitor and report progress against the agreed programme, identifying risks and deviations early;
Ensure the Contractor is coordinating and compiling all installation data and maintaining accurate record keeping;
Quality Close-Out Support;
Support the Quality Manager in closing out Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) related to cable T&I activities.
- Knowledge transfer
Lessons Learned
Facilitate the sharing of lessons learned from and to other projects within the business to promote continuous improvement and avoid repeat issues.
- Cross-Project Communication
Support the development of cross-project technical communication channels to enhance collaboration, standardisation, and knowledge retention across marine and HVDC cable projects.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum 5 years experience in offshore cabling or subsea disciplines, with at least 2 years at Lead Engineer level or equivalent;
Direct experience in technical management of EPC contracts;
Proven track record of safely managing complex offshore works in hazardous marine environments;
Demonstrable Competencies
Engineering design and development;
Specification and tender document production;
Technical aspects of contract/subcontract negotiations;
Construction planning and execution; and
Budget estimation and cost control.
What s in it for you
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme . click apply for full job details
Location: Edinburgh Park
Salary up to £86,500 per year, 20% Annual Bonus, £450p/m Car Allowance and Private Healthcare
Full Time / Permanent
Closing Date: 13.04.26
Help us create a better future, quicker
Role
SP Energy Networks (SPEN) will be delivering over £10 bn of investment in the GB electricity grid over the next 5 years. A major part of this is delivery of the EGL1 HVDC link in Joint Venture with National Grid.
The Lead Installation Manager shall be responsible for the design, planning, coordination, and execution of all Transportation and Installation (T&I) activities related to the offshore HVDC cable installation works, ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and contractual obligations.
What you ll be doing
- Technical Documentation & Procurement Support
Support the Package Manager and Procurement team in developing the Technical Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation for HVDC cable T&I works.
- Design Oversight
Provide technical oversight of the Contractor s cable installation and protection design, ensuring alignment with T&I requirements and project specifications.
- Engineering Management
Oversee the development and implementation of the Contractor s T&I Engineering Plan, ensuring robust methodologies and risk mitigation strategies.
- Team Leadership
Line manage all technical resources required to supervise and support the execution of T&I activities.
- Compliance & Safety
Ensure all HVDC cable installation team personnel comply with ScottishPower Energy Networks Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety policies and applicable regulations.
- Procedure & Change Management
Review, approve, and manage changes to the Contractor s procedures, engineering studies, and technical analyses.
- Marine Warranty Surveyor Coordination
Act as the primary liaison with the Marine Warranty Surveyor, ensuring timely approvals and compliance with marine assurance requirements.
- Knowledge Transfer
Facilitate the sharing of lessons learned across other marine projects within the business to promote continuous improvement.
- Operational Handover
Assist the Senior Project Manager in the handover process of the HVDC cable system to the Operations department upon completion of installation works by collating and approving the as built technical documentation pack.
What you ll bring
- Project Management
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager Offshore, the Lead Installation Manager is responsible for the technical management and execution oversight of the HVDC Marine package of work, covering all aspects of Transport and Installation (T&I) from engineering through to handover.
Expanded Responsibilities:
- Package Engineering Management;
Develop and implement comprehensive package engineering plans; and
Manage internal and external technical resources required to deliver the engineering scope.
- Interface Coordination;
Collaborate with the Interface Manager to ensure all package-specific interface tasks are executed in accordance with the project s Interface Management Plan.
- Installation Documentation Acceptance;
Technically responsible for the review and formal acceptance of the Contractor s installation documentation.
- Communication & Document Control;
Establish and manage effective communication protocols and document review processes between:
- Package Management Team
- HVDC Cable Contractor
- Related Works Contractors
- Marine Warranty Surveyor
- Independent Verification Society (if applicable)
Organize and complete administrative tasks required by the company and assigned projects, particularly those related to planning and execution of installation works.
- Engineering
Responsible for the management and completion of the Conceptual Design for T&I, this shall include, Cable Route Layout, Cable burial risk assessment, Seabed Management Plan, Installation Analysis and all Interface engineering activities with the onshore cables package;
Responsible for management and approval of Contractor's installation engineering activities;
Responsible for defining a work package survey strategy and for managing the completion of all required survey works;
Responsible for preparation of the T&I elements of any documents that are required to support the discharge of our consents; and
Responsible for ensuring the agreed marine system spares and cable replacement/repair strategy and methodology are developed for handover to the HVDC Operations Department.
- Procurement
To support the Procurement process, the Lead Installation Manager is responsible for:
- Technical Documentation Preparation;
Coordinate and prepare all technical documentation required for inclusion in Invitation to Tender (ITT) and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) packages related to cable Transport & Installation (T&I) activities.
- Bid Technical Assessment, conduct detailed technical evaluations of Contractor bids, including:
- Assessment of proposed T&I solutions
- Compliance checks against consent conditions
- Programme of work analysis
- Weather risk assessment
- Vessel assurance and suitability review
- Trenching risk evaluation
- Evaluation Coordination.
- EPC contract management
The Lead Installation Manager is responsible for supporting the management of the EPC Contractor throughout the lifecycle of the HVDC Marine package, including:
- Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental Oversight;
Support the monitoring and assurance of the EPC Contractor s activities to ensure compliance with project-specific and ScottishPower Energy Networks QHSE standards.
- Design Process Management
Manage the EPC Contractor s detailed design process for cable Transport & Installation, including but not limited to:
- Cable Route Design (including all survey requirements pre and post cable installation)
Cable Burial Plan
Installation Engineering
- Execution Oversight
Oversee the EPC Contractor s execution of cable Transportation & Installation works, including:
- Review and approval of Contractor s procedures; and
- Monitoring progress and ensuring alignment with project objectives.
Liaise with the Consents Team to ensure all activities undertaken by the EPC Contractor are fully compliant with site-specific consent conditions and regulatory requirements.
- Execution of the Works
Procedure & Engineering Review;
Review and approve all Contractor s Installation procedures, engineering studies, and technical analyses;
Assist the Senior Project Manager with the management of change process;
Marine Warranty Surveyor Management;
Liaise with and manage the Marine Warranty Surveyor to ensure timely approvals and compliance with marine assurance requirements and Contractor's documentation approval.
- Offshore Representation Oversight;
Oversee offshore company representatives to ensure proper supervision and reporting during execution.
- Daily Offshore Coordination;
Manage and coordinate daily offshore activities, including Transport & Installation and offshore jointing operations.
- Vessel Assurance;
Apply and manage the Vessel Assurance process to ensure suitability and compliance of marine assets.
- As-Installed Records Approval;
Review and approve the Contractor s as-installed records for completeness and accuracy.
Progress Monitoring;
Monitor and report progress against the agreed programme, identifying risks and deviations early;
Ensure the Contractor is coordinating and compiling all installation data and maintaining accurate record keeping;
Quality Close-Out Support;
Support the Quality Manager in closing out Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) related to cable T&I activities.
- Knowledge transfer
Lessons Learned
Facilitate the sharing of lessons learned from and to other projects within the business to promote continuous improvement and avoid repeat issues.
- Cross-Project Communication
Support the development of cross-project technical communication channels to enhance collaboration, standardisation, and knowledge retention across marine and HVDC cable projects.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum 5 years experience in offshore cabling or subsea disciplines, with at least 2 years at Lead Engineer level or equivalent;
Direct experience in technical management of EPC contracts;
Proven track record of safely managing complex offshore works in hazardous marine environments;
Demonstrable Competencies
Engineering design and development;
Specification and tender document production;
Technical aspects of contract/subcontract negotiations;
Construction planning and execution; and
Budget estimation and cost control.
What s in it for you
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme . click apply for full job details
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