Junior Project Manager

Egisgroup; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EGIS is seeking a Senior Project Engineer/Manager with 10+ years' experience to design, plan and deliver project works from feasibility through to completion, ensuring compliance with client standards, systems and licence obligations.

The role is hybrid, involving site visits across the North East region and collaboration with client teams to manage overall risk, cost forecasts and programme updates.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in electricity distribution/transmission projects.
• Experience with 66kV and distribution asset classes.
• Delivery of major projects and high-volume workstreams (£5m+).
• CDM familiarity and NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualification.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and deliver project works from feasibility through to completion.
• Produce firm cost proposals, quotations and validated estimates.
• Lead project teams, manage stakeholders and customer engagement.
• Administer contracts, mobilisations and ongoing contract management.
• Maintain programmes and provide regular progress and cost forecasts.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering knowledge

Multi-project management

Safety management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

HNC or equivalent

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Senior Project Engineer / Manager (10+ years' experience), you will design, plan and deliver project works for the client from feasibility through to completion, ensuring compliance with the client's standards, systems and licence obligations.

Key responsibilities

• Use and comply with the client's procedures, business systems and data/asset systems.
• Undertake site investigations and develop compliant engineering solutions and designs.
• Produce firm cost proposals, quotations, and validated estimates for connection offers.
• Specify, order and manage equipment, plant and supplier/contractor interfaces.
• Review designs, ICP submissions and supplier tenders; attend FAT and witness testing.
• Project manage works (whole or part lifecycle) to time, cost and quality targets.
• Administer contracts, tenders, mobilisation and ongoing contract management.
• Develop and manage programmes, providing regular progress and cost forecasts to the client.
• Lead project teams and meetings; manage stakeholders and customer engagement.
• Ensure delivery meets the client's quality, safety (including CDM duties), and environmental standards.
• Undertake audits, site inspections and contribute to the client's audit programmes.
• Identify and manage project risks and resource requirements.
• Maintain operational authorisations for substation access and supervision as required by the client.
• Update asset records and support the client's portfolio resource planning.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Proven track record in the electricity distribution and/or transmission industry, delivering Project Engineer activities with typically 5+ years' experience.
• Strong technical knowledge across all distribution asset classes (cables, overhead lines, substations and civils), with the competence to take responsibility for works from LV up to and including 66kV.
• Demonstrable experience managing both major projects and high-volume workstreams, including responsibility for projects typically valued in excess of £5m.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; HNC or equivalent qualifications will also be considered.
• NEBOSH or equivalent qualification in safety management.
• Experience working on CDM notifiable projects.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role, involving a blend of home working, time spent at Client and Omnia Projects offices, and regular site visits across the North East region.

Key office locations include:

• Client: Newcastle, Sunderland, York, Castleford, Hull, Sheffield
• Omnia Projects: Northallerton

These are long-term roles. Engagement can be on a PAYE, Limited Company (Inside IR35) or contingent worker basis.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone's contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.