Overview
The Senior Project Engineer will play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of major UK transmission and renewable energy infrastructure projects. This position involves overseeing the engineering delivery of high-voltage transmission equipment packages from concept to commissioning. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary project team and effective management of stakeholders to ensure project success within set timelines and budgets.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering activities across major transmission and renewable energy projects.
- Manage the delivery of HV equipment packages, including design, manufacture, testing, installation, and commissioning.
- Coordinate internal teams, suppliers, contractors, and client stakeholders.
- Monitor project costs, schedules, risks, quality, and safety performance.
- Support technical reviews, engineering governance, and project reporting.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, client requirements, and health & safety regulations.
Requirements
- Experience delivering high-voltage transmission, substation, or grid infrastructure projects.
- A degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of transmission equipment such as transformers, GIS/HIS switchgear, reactors, control & protection systems, SCADA, and associated HV equipment.
- Experience managing engineering packages, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Desirable experience with National Grid transmission projects and renewable energy grid connections.