Site HDD Expert (Installation Engineer – North UK)

Role Definition

Overview: For one of our major clients, a leading cable manufacturer and installer, we are actively looking to hire a Site Installation Engineer with proven experience in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) and Microtunneling. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the execution of HDD and cable pull-in operations on-site, ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety regulations, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineering Documentation & Compliance:

  • Assist the client’s installation office in reviewing and approving subcontractor engineering documentation related to HDD and cable pull-in works.

  • Ensure compliance with project technical requirements, industry best practices, and HSE regulations.

  • Support risk assessment activities and method statement reviews.

  • Ensure proper documentation flow between stakeholders and support the project team in managing technical queries.

• Site Execution & Supervision:

  • Support the Site Manager in overseeing day-to-day subcontractor activities from mobilization to demobilization.

  • Monitor subcontractor performance, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.

  • Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support during installation and drilling operations.

• Stakeholder & Client Interaction:

  • Act as the on-site point of contact for client representatives, ensuring alignment between project objectives and execution.

  • Interface with internal teams (Project Management, HSE, Quality, Engineering) to facilitate seamless progress of work scope.

• Subcontractor & Deliverables Management:

  • Supervise and validate subcontractor deliverables, including As-Built documentation and technical reports.

  • Track and report site progress, identifying potential risks and proposing mitigation strategies.

Technical & Professional Competencies:

• Strong experience in HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling) and Microtunneling in infrastructure or energy projects.

• Knowledge of cable pull-in operations, trenchless technology, and HDD construction methodologies.

• Familiarity with risk assessment procedures, method statements, and site HSE protocols.

• Ability to interpret and review technical drawings, installation procedures, and engineering documentation.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a high-pressure site environment.

• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.

Other Requirements:

• The role is primarily site-based in the North UK, with occasional remote working possibilities.

• Willingness to travel and flexibility to support project requirements.