Project Engineering Manager - HV Transmission

Scantec Personnel Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based engineering firm is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead multidisciplinary design for HV transmission projects. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with National Grid substation projects, strong stakeholder management abilities, and a degree in a relevant engineering discipline. This role offers competitive rates and a hybrid working model with 2-3 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Recent, hands-on experience managing design delivery on National Grid substation or HV transmission projects.
• In-depth understanding of UK transmission regulations and National Grid standards.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience with design budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of multi-disciplinary design across National Grid transmission projects.
• Lead internal design teams and ensure design intent meets expectations.
• Drive the development and tracking of design deliverables programme.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

HV transmission experience

BIM standards knowledge

Risk management

Education

Degree in Electrical, Civil, or relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Digital collaboration tools

Job description

Project Engineering Manager - HV Transmission

Salary: Competitive rate - outside of scope of IR35

Job Reference: JOB-89970

Published: 24-07-2025

Duration: 12 months

Expiry Date: 21-08-2025

Country: United Kingdom

Project Engineering Manager – HV Transmission
Contract - Outside of scope of IR35
Location: Manchester
Hybrid: 2 -3 days per week in office
Duration: 12 months
We’re supporting the mobilisation of a major HV transmission programme and are seeking a Project Engineering Manager with recent experience on National Grid substation projects to lead the coordination and delivery of multidisciplinary design through all stages of project development.

This is a pivotal role for a technically experienced and commercially aware professional, capable of overseeing large-scale design packages, managing stakeholders, and driving engineering excellence on complex infrastructure works.

The Role

Manage the delivery of multi-disciplinary design across National Grid transmission projects, from bid and FEED through construction

Lead internal design teams and third-party consultants to ensure design intent meets technical, safety, commercial, and environmental expectations

Oversee subcontractor design packages and manage technical approvals

Support and advise on buildability, safety by design, and maintainability

Liaise with planning authorities and statutory bodies (e.g. DNOs, utility providers) as required

Drive the development and tracking of the design deliverables programme, including gate reviews, change control, and value engineering

Lead BIM coordination and data sharing practices in line with client protocols

Promote Lean construction principles and ensure lessons learned are captured and shared across the business

Monitor and optimise design budgets and resource allocation

Serve as the primary liaison between engineering, commercial, and delivery teams—ensuring alignment and clarity at every stage

What You’ll Bring

Recent, hands-on experience managing design delivery on National Grid substation or HV transmission projects

In-depth understanding of UK transmission regulations, engineering governance, and National Grid standards

Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical design scopes and third-party teams across multiple disciplines

Strong commercial awareness and experience with design budgeting, risk/value management, and programme tracking

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Working knowledge of BIM standards and digital collaboration tools

A strong safety focus with a track record of promoting Safety by Design principles

Degree in Electrical, Civil, or relevant engineering discipline; Chartered Engineer status preferred

This is an opportunity to take a lead role in delivering nationally significant energy infrastructure. If you’re a confident and delivery-driven Engineering Manager with deep sector knowledge, we’d like to hear from you.