Engineer - Power (Substation)

Laing O'Rourke; Letchmore Heath; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O\'Rourke is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead a team delivering critical infrastructure in the Power sector, including substation civil works such as concrete sub-structures, steel frames, and non-HV mechanical/electrical installations.

You will mentor Site/Section Engineers, ensure quality and safety through RAMS and ITPs, review designs, coordinate materials, and manage subcontractors to meet programme, budget, and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Site/Section Engineers in construction delivery.
• Strong understanding of QA processes, ITPs and technical compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and support a team of Site and Section Engineers.
• Promote and implement best engineering practices across the project.
• Support safe delivery through RAMS implementation and review.
• Oversee QA documentation, record keeping and ITPs.
• Review and interpret design and as-built information to support delivery.
• Coordinate materials, plant requirements and call-off schedules.
• Support temporary works processes and undertake TWC responsibilities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure delivery to programme, budget, quality and safety.

Skills

Team leadership

RAMS review

Quality assurance

Subcontractor coordination

Technical mentoring

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Engineer to join our team and play a key role in the successful delivery of critical infrastructure within the Power sector. If you're passionate about technical excellence, driving safety standards, leading engineering teams, and delivering major infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you. You will support the delivery of the civil engineering works for a Substation. Managing and mentoring a team of Section and Site Engineers, you'll help deliver key project elements including concrete sub-structures, steel support structures, steel frame and cladding works, and non-HV mechanical and electrical installations.

• Lead, manage and support a team of Site and Section Engineers
• Promote and implement best engineering practices across the project
• Support safe delivery through effective RAMS implementation and review
• Oversee quality assurance documentation, record keeping and ITP requirements
• Review and interpret design and as-built information to support delivery
• Coordinate materials, plant requirements and call-off schedules
• Support temporary works processes and undertake TWC responsibilities where required
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers
• Work collaboratively with project teams to ensure delivery to programme, budget, quality and safety requirements
• Champion Laing O'Rourke's digital engineering, DfMA and engineered safety approaches
  Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline, or an industry-recognised technical qualification (HNC, HND, NVQ Level 4 or equivalent) with relevant experience
• Around 5 years' experience within an engineering role in a construction delivery environment
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, temporary works and site operations
• Experience managing engineering teams and coordinating subcontractors
• Knowledge of QA processes, ITPs and technical compliance requirements
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Chartered status or working towards professional accreditation is desirable
  We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and building projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability and quality are what our clients expect, and with more than 150 years of experience, that's what Laing O'Rourke delivers. Our story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our expertise and innovation to deliver certainty for our clients. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we are committed to supporting candidates with long-term health conditions and disabilities through our 'Offer an Interview' scheme. Applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. Please let us know before your interview if any adjustments are required and how we can support you in the workplace. We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all.