Project Engineer – Major 132kV Grid Projects

Western Power Distribution; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days leave

Pension scheme with 12% match

Annual Share Save plan

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) in Hinckley is seeking a Project Engineer to lead major project delivery across 33/132kV networks. The role focuses on safety, project governance and cross-disciplinary execution, with SAP duties and ongoing plant support.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple schemes, and collaborate with procurement and site teams to meet milestones and standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with protection and control systems and commissioning equipment.
• Current SAP status with operational authorisation up to 132kV.
• Background in a DNO/iDNO/ICP environment.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work autonomously with high level of self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control project work across plant, overhead and underground systems.
• Ensure project safety and CDM 2015 compliance.
• Forecast and deliver construction and financial milestones.
• Manage project risks and supplier performance.
• Perform SAP duties and support maintenance of existing plant and equipment.
• Procurement and contractor management.

Skills

Senior Authorised Person SAP status up

Protection and control systems

DNO/iDNO/ICP environment

Health and safety commitment

Autonomous / self-motivated

Education

Level 3 City & Guilds 2339

HNC Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Foundation Degree in Electrical Power Engineering

Job description

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) in Hinckley is seeking a Project Engineer to lead major project delivery across 33/132kV networks. The role focuses on safety, project governance and cross-disciplinary execution, with SAP duties and ongoing plant support.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple schemes, and collaborate with procurement and site teams to meet milestones and standards.