Construction Manager

Construction Manager – Onshore

Are you a seasoned construction professional ready to take the lead on high-impact projects? We’re looking for an experienced Construction Manager to join our team and lead the successful delivery of major HVDC cable installation projects in the north of Scotland from planning through to completion.

As a key member of our project leadership team, you’ll play a key role in coordinating site activities, ensuring the highest safety and quality standards are met, and driving project timelines forward.

Main Responsibilities:

• Planning and Execution of Civil Engineering and Cable Installation works part of the overall execution Project.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate and supervise on-site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress meetings.
• Liaise direct with Client representatives, attend all project meetings.
• Identify risks (including QHSE) and opportunities and conduct proactive work and decide on actions to mitigate identified risks or realise opportunities.
• Ensure that the work is performed according to Health & Safety and Environmental plans and regulations.
• Responsible for installation/service, both qualitatively and quantitatively performed in the best possible way, taking into account the required time, resource and cost frames 
• Report on project performance and provide updates to senior management

Additionally you will also need to:

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and CDM regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication Skills, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ideally have proven experience in HVDC or large-scale cable installation projects
• Preferably Degree or formal qualification (NVQ)in civil engineering/Construction Management or equivalent CSCS card and SMSTS certification (preferred).

This role will suit a person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading teams, and takes pride in delivering high-quality construction projects from concept to completion. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and confident in managing multiple stakeholders while maintaining a strong focus on safety, timelines, and budget.

What you will bring:

Previous proven experience from turn-key land cable installation projects including civils and cable installation scope. Preferably having outlined understanding of marine cable installations at the landfalls, as marine interconnectors will be part of project interface.

All the relevant tools required to perform your tasks will be provided, and in return you can expect to receive market related benefits.

Join us whilst “We connect a greener world!” NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best.

Please apply by latest 15th of August 2025.

Personality and adaptive tests may be included in the recruitment process together with DBS (for specific roles) & reference checks. If you have any questions regarding the position or the recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact The HR Team via email: UK.HR@nkt.com and or The Recruiting Manager, Andrew Gunn, Deputy Manager Onshore & Platform Installation UK. via email: andrew.gunn@nkt.com  Please note due to the GDPR regulations we are unable to accept any applications via e-mail.

About NKT

Join a diverse and international team of experts with unmatched repair capabilities and jointing experience keeping the global power grids in operation. From service hubs in Sweden, Denmark and Germany, NKT offers on- and offshore cable services to maximize the utilization of power cable systems.

NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com