Head of Cable Operations (Scotland)

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure -

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK's largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure -

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Equal Opportunities Statement - At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know - we want this to be the best possible experience for you.

Business Role Rationale: Head of Cables - Scotland

To support the continued growth of the Scottish business and increasing demand for underground (UG) cabling services, the creation of a Head of Cables (Scotland) role is strategically critical.

This role will provide dedicated leadership, governance, and capability development across all UG cable activities, ensuring the business is positioned to deliver safely, efficiently, and at scale.

Key Drivers for the Role:
Strengthened Governance & Delivery Assurance
Establish robust oversight of all current and future UG projects, ensuring consistent application of standards, improved risk management, and enhanced project performance across safety, quality, cost, and programme.

Strategic Relationship Management
Build, maintain, and evolve key client and stakeholder relationships, positioning the business as a trusted delivery partner and enabling early engagement on future opportunities.

Capability Growth & Market Expansion
Lead the structured growth of the UG cabling function, aligning resources, skills, and supply chain capacity to meet increasing customer demand and support long-term pipeline opportunities.

Operational Consistency & Best Practice
Drive standardisation of processes, innovation, and continuous improvement across all cable operations, ensuring scalable and repeatable delivery excellence.

The introduction of this role will ensure greater control, stronger client alignment, and accelerated growth of the UG cabling offering in Scotland, directly supporting the organisation's strategic objectives and reinforcing its position within the market.