Senior Project Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Yorkshire is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead complex electricity distribution projects up to 132kV. You will manage project design and delivery, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge, project management skills, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. This role offers a competitive salary and the flexibility of hybrid work. Join our collaborative team in shaping the future of energy solutions.

Benefits

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Standard pension

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electricity distribution/transmission.
• Strong technical knowledge of all distribution asset classes up to 132kV.
• Excellent project and stakeholder management skills.
• Mentoring and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead project design and delivery across 132kV networks.
• Review and validate technical designs, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Manage site investigations, audits, and CDM responsibilities.
• Oversee stakeholder, client, and contractor engagement.
• Ensure programme, cost, quality, and safety compliance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical knowledge of distribution networks

Mentoring

Job description

Senior Project Engineer

Yorkshire

£55,000 - £70,000 per year, 21 days holiday + bank holidays, standard pension, hybrid working (75% home/office, 25% on-site), mileage reimbursement

Are you an experienced engineer looking to lead high-value electricity distribution projects?

Do you want to take your career to the next level managing multiple projects and mentoring a team?

My client is a leading engineering consultancy specialising in electricity distribution and transmission across Yorkshire. They deliver technically robust solutions, support career growth, and foster a collaborative environment.

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will lead complex projects across distribution networks up to 132kV. You will oversee design, feasibility, construction, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. You will also manage clients, stakeholders, and contractors while mentoring junior engineers.

You are an experienced engineer with strong technical knowledge across all distribution asset classes up to 132kV. You are confident managing multiple projects, engaging stakeholders, and supporting junior team members. You are eligible (or able to obtain) Company Operational Authorisation and thrive in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment.

The Role

• Lead project design and delivery across 132kV networks
• Review and validate technical designs, specifications, and cost estimates
• Manage site investigations, audits, and CDM responsibilities
• Oversee stakeholder, client, and contractor engagement
• Ensure programme, cost, quality, and safety compliance

The Person

• Proven experience in electricity distribution / transmission
• Strong technical knowledge of all distribution asset classes up to 132kV
• Eligible / able to obtain Company Operational Authorisation
• Excellent project and stakeholder management skills
• Mentoring and Leadership experience

To apply for this role or to be considered for further positions, please click Apply Now or contact Maleek Randley at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.