Power Infrastructure Project Lead

Laing O'Rourke; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is delivering the Letchmore Heath Substation project in Watford and is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to coordinate engineering delivery across key work packages.

You will lead engineering teams, manage RAMS and ITPs, coordinate interfaces with construction, design and subcontractors, and drive safety, quality and on-time delivery on a major national grid programme.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience delivering complex civil or major infrastructure works.
• Experience leading engineering teams and coordinating delivery across multiple work packages.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, QA and engineering controls.
• Experience with RAMS, ITPs, technical specifications and drawings.
• Knowledge of temporary works and integration with permanent works.
• Experience managing subcontractors and cross-disciplinary teams.
• Experience supporting programme, commercial and contractual activities.
• Excellent communication with construction, design, client and stakeholder teams.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of engineering delivery across significant sections and work packages.
• Leading and supporting engineers within the project team.
• Planning and coordinating engineering activities to support the construction programme.
• Managing technical interfaces between engineering, construction, design and subcontractors.
• Ensuring works comply with drawings, specifications, quality requirements and ITPs.
• Overseeing RAMS, temporary works and technical documentation.
• Supporting programme planning and identifying engineering risks and opportunities.
• Working with Design Management to resolve technical queries and manage design change.
• Coordinating subcontractors and monitoring engineering and quality performance.
• Supporting commercial and contractual activities associated with delivery.
• Building strong working relationships with project stakeholders.
• Driving high standards of safety, quality and technical delivery.

Skills

Project leadership

Engineering delivery

RAMS & ITPs

Interface management

Subcontractor management

Communication skills

Chartered status (advantage)

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is delivering the Letchmore Heath Substation project in Watford and is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to coordinate engineering delivery across key work packages.

You will lead engineering teams, manage RAMS and ITPs, coordinate interfaces with construction, design and subcontractors, and drive safety, quality and on-time delivery on a major national grid programme.