Senior HV Project Engineer: Lead Substations & Transmission

Fawkes & Reece Group; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Healthcare benefits

Ongoing training & career development

Progression into EngineeringManagement

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is recruiting a Lead Electrical Project Engineer to oversee HV transmission and substations projects across the UK. You will own technical delivery from design through commissioning and energisation, working on schemes ranging from 11kV to 400kV.

The role demands strong leadership, substantial substation experience in DNO/TSO/ICP contexts, AP qualifications, and willingness to travel across the UK. A clear path to Engineering Management awaits the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering UK transmission or distribution projects.
• Substation experience in DNO/TSO/ICP environments preferred.
• Authorised Person (AP) experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical delivery on HV projects from 11kV to 400kV.
• Oversee construction activities within live substation environments.
• Manage subcontractors, site teams and technical stakeholders.
• Provide expert guidance on HV plant, switchgear, cables, protection and control.
• Support commissioning activities, FAT/SAT testing and handover.
• Assist with tenders, construction methodologies and winning bids.
• Act as a key client-facing technical representative.

Skills

HV transmission experience

Substation delivery

Project leadership

Authorised Person experience

UK power sector knowledge

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Fawkes & Reece Group is recruiting a Lead Electrical Project Engineer to oversee HV transmission and substations projects across the UK. You will own technical delivery from design through commissioning and energisation, working on schemes ranging from 11kV to 400kV.

The role demands strong leadership, substantial substation experience in DNO/TSO/ICP contexts, AP qualifications, and willingness to travel across the UK. A clear path to Engineering Management awaits the successful candidate.