Project Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Spencer Ogden
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Senior/Project Engineer at Spencer Ogden involves managing complex EPC and energy infrastructure projects across the EMEA region. The position requires a technically strong engineering professional with experience in high-voltage systems, renewable energy, and utility-scale power projects. This hybrid role is based in London and includes responsibilities such as managing engineering teams, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and promoting innovative design approaches. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project delivery and stakeholder management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage external engineering firms, subcontractors, and internal engineering disciplines to ensure on-time, on-budget, and high-quality project delivery.
- Ensure engineering deliverables meet contractual requirements and account for regional design and cost impacts.
- Lead internal and external design review meetings and ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Promote value engineering and innovative approaches to improve system design and constructability.
- Support procurement activities through the development of specifications and technical evaluations.
- Review internal and subcontractor designs for compliance with contractual obligations.
- Take ownership of assigned EPC turnkey projects, including MV/HV systems.
- Manage project escalations and support resolution of technical and delivery-related issues.
- Drive strong health and safety performance across assigned projects.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and cross-functional collaboration.
- Travel across the EMEA region as required.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in utility-scale power systems or renewable energy projects.
- Strong experience within EPC environments covering HV systems and renewable generation.
- Excellent technical understanding of power systems and project delivery.
- Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.
- Proven experience coordinating complex engineering projects.
- Solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills and fluent English language skills.
- Additional European language skills, including German, are advantageous.
- Additional technical certifications or specialist training are beneficial.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
About the Company
Spencer Ogden are seeking an experienced Senior/Project Engineer to support the delivery of complex EPC and energy infrastructure projects across the EMEA region. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineering professional with experience across high-voltage systems, renewable energy, battery storage, or utility-scale power projects.
About the Role
This is a hybrid position based in London with travel across EMEA as required.
- Manage external engineering firms, subcontractors, and internal engineering disciplines including civil, electrical, network, and permitting teams to ensure on-time, on-budget, and high-quality project delivery.
- Ensure engineering deliverables meet contractual requirements, are constructable, and account for regional and country-specific design and cost impacts.
- Lead internal and external design review meetings and ensure compliance with quality standards and project requirements.
- Promote value engineering and innovative approaches to improve system design and constructability.
- Support procurement activities through the development of construction and electrical equipment specifications and technical evaluation of vendor and subcontractor proposals.
- Review internal and subcontractor designs to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and project specifications.
- Take ownership of assigned EPC turnkey projects, including MV/HV systems, within a fast-paced and challenging environment.
- Manage project escalations and support resolution of technical and delivery-related issues.
- Drive strong health and safety performance across assigned projects.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, procedures, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Travel across the EMEA region as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Minimum 5 years’ experience in the design and delivery of utility-scale power systems, renewable energy projects, PV plants, or Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) within the EMEA region.
Required Skills
- Strong experience within EPC environments covering HV systems, renewable generation, or conventional power infrastructure.
- Excellent technical understanding of power systems and project delivery.
- Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.
- Proven experience coordinating complex engineering projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Fluent English language skills.
- Additional European language skills, including German, are advantageous.
- Additional technical certifications or specialist training are beneficial.
Preferred Skills
- Additional technical certifications or specialist training are beneficial.
Pay range and compensation package
12-month contract opportunity Outside IR35 engagement Hybrid working arrangement based in London Opportunity to work on high-profile energy infrastructure projects across EMEA Collaborative and technically driven project environment Competitive day rate
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.