Project Manager

  • Astute People
  • Dunbar, East Lothian
  • Oct 16, 2025
Full time Construction Civil Engineer Project Manager Architect and Design

Job Description

Astute's Power team is partnering with a cable solutions provider to recruit a Project Manager for its site in Dunbar on a permanent basis.

Key skills

  • Manage and oversee the execution to completion of the project.
  • Awareness to specific site characteristics (topography, landscape, environmental and ecological constraints, current infrastructure, sustainability, health and safety)
  • Work closely with the design and wider team to manage and develop any necessary Scope of Works, Division of Responsibilities, Employer and or Client Requirements and Technical Specifications for Onshore Cable works.
  • Interface extensively with the client's offshore cable team to manage the interface of the cable landfall.
  • Actively manage to appointment any required subcontract requirements, specifically HHD/Civils.
  • Source, review, appoint any such required consultants and/or internal colleagues to develop and carry out pre-condition surveys.
  • Interface, liaison and coordination with any parties responsible for coinciding works.
  • Organise and chair project update meetings with any relevant stakeholder/parties.
  • Must have proven experience in a similar position within Power/Energy/Renewables construction projects with ideally a HV (High Voltage) background.
  • Hold an understanding / background in construction civil engineering.
  • Must have strong communication skills with an ability to engage with clients
  • Must be flexible to travel to other sites for project meetings from time to time.


Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Project Manager role

  • Dunbar
  • November start
  • Competitive Salary
  • 25+ days holiday
  • Attractive benefits package

INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.