Senior Project Engineer

The Role

Reporting to the Project Manager or Project Director, you will lead the engineering delivery of transmission equipment packages across large-scale power transmission projects.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout design, manufacture, testing, installation, and commissioning phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for the successful delivery of transmission equipment project scope, ensuring compliance with budget, schedule, quality, safety, and performance targets.
• Coordinate engineering, design, manufacturing, testing, and installation activities to deliver robust and reliable electrical solutions.
• Manage project-related primary and auxiliary electrical systems from tender stage through to project completion.
• Provide technical leadership and coordination across engineering disciplines, project management teams, and specialist stakeholders.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, cost management, quality control, and risk management.
• Manage subcontract packages, including supplier coordination and performance monitoring.
• Produce regular project reports and ensure effective information management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead and participate in design, process, and project review meetings.
• Support commissioning and handover activities as required.

Typical Equipment & Systems Experience

• Candidates should have proven experience delivering some or all of the following:
• GIS / HIS Switchgear and Busbar Systems
• Supergrid Transformers
• Shunt Reactors
• STATCOM / SVC Systems
• Harmonic Filters
• Disconnectors and Earth Switches
• Control & Protection Systems
• LV AC Systems
• LV DC Systems
• Metering Systems
• SCADA Systems
• Telephony and Security Systems

Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering high-voltage primary and secondary transmission equipment packages.
• Approximately 5+ years' experience within electrical transmission, power systems, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of HV transmission equipment and auxiliary systems.
• Experience managing engineering work packages throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Demonstrable project management and stakeholder management experience.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, schedules, risks, and resources.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and project management tools.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required.

What's on Offer?

• £450 - £600 per day (Outside IR35)
• Long-term 12-month contract
• Opportunity to work on large-scale renewable energy and grid infrastructure projects
• Exposure to cutting-edge transmission and grid technology solutions
• Flexible working across office, supplier, and site locations