Project Engineer

ERSG Ltd; Jersey Marine; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ERSG Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced HV Construction Lead to drive delivery of high‑voltage projects, coordinating site teams and subcontractors to meet safety, quality and programme targets. You will act as the technical link between design and construction, managing scopes, drawings, design changes and submittals while coordinating interfaces with clients, DNOs and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities include leading QA/QC activities, overseeing ITPs, FATs, handover packs and

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead HV construction teams and subcontractors on complex projects.
• Experience interpreting drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Strong QA/QC discipline with ITPs, FATs and handover evidence.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV construction delivery, coordinating site teams and subcontractors to ensure safe, compliant and on-programme execution to approved designs and specifications.
• Act as the technical link between design and construction, managing scopes of work, technical queries, drawings, design changes and submittals while coordinating technical interfaces with clients, DNO's and other key stakeholders.
• Manage electrical subcontractors, ensuring compliance with programme, quality, safety and contractual requirements.
• Drive QA/QC activities, overseeing ITPs, quality inspections, observations, installation verification, commissioning support and project handover documentation.
• Coordinate FATs, material approvals, procurement activities and project meetings, resolving technical issues, mitigating risks and maintaining programme.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor safety, quality, productivity and compliance with company procedures, client requirements and industry standards.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor site teams, maintain project records and reports, and drive continuous improvement across safety, quality and project delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Electrical apprenticeship

Degree desirable

Tools

ACC

Procore

Interaxo

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead HV construction delivery, coordinating site teams and subcontractors to ensure safe, compliant and on-programme execution to approved designs and specifications.
• Act as the technical link between design and construction, managing scopes of work, technical queries, drawings, design changes and submittals while capturing lessons learned and coordinating technical interfaces with clients, DNO's and other key stakeholders.
• Manage electrical subcontractors, ensuring compliance with programme, quality, safety and contractual requirements.
• Drive QA/QC activities, overseeing ITPs, quality inspections, observations, installation verification, commissioning support and project handover documentation.
• Coordinate FATs, material approvals, procurement activities and project meetings, resolving technical issues, mitigating risks and maintaining programme.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor safety, quality, productivity and compliance with company procedures, client requirements and industry standards.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor site teams, maintain project records and reports, and drive continuous improvement across safety, quality and project delivery.

Consultant Profile / Experience Required:

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, electrical apprenticeship, or equivalent HV construction experience; degree desirable but not essential.
• Minimum 5 years' experience delivering HV projects across substations, T&D, renewables, BESS, data centres or industrial sectors.
• Experience in live construction/project environments up to 400kV.
• Strong technical knowledge of HV systems and construction, with the ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Experience managing construction quality, including ITPs, QA/QC processes, inspections, FATs and handover documentation.
• Proven ability to lead subcontractors, site teams and stakeholders to safely deliver projects to programme.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and make sound technical decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and construction management platforms (e.g. ACC, Procore, Interaxo), with a full UK Driving Licence.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit