Senior Project Engineer

Egis; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis, including Omnia Projects, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to design, plan and deliver client projects from feasibility to completion across substations and distribution networks in the North East region. The role involves hybrid working with site visits and a focus on safety, quality and environmental standards.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, develop cost proposals, manage interfaces with suppliers, and ensure compliance with CDM duties.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering project engineer activities in electricity distribution/transmission.
• Experience managing projects typically valued over £5m.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience with CDM notifiable projects.
• Strong knowledge across distribution asset classes (cables, overhead lines, substations, civils).
• Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; HNC or equivalent considered.

Responsibilities

• Use and comply with client procedures, business systems and data/asset systems.
• Undertake site investigations and develop compliant engineering solutions and designs.
• Produce firm cost proposals, quotations, and validated estimates for connection offers.
• Specify, order and manage equipment, plant and supplier/contractor interfaces.
• Review designs, ICP submissions and supplier tenders; attend FAT and witness testing.
• Project manage works (whole or part lifecycle) to time, cost and quality targets.
• Administer contracts, tenders, mobilisation and ongoing contract management.
• Develop and manage programmes, providing regular progress and cost forecasts.
• Lead project teams and meetings; manage stakeholders and customer engagement.
• Ensure delivery meets client quality, safety (including CDM duties), and environmental standards.
• Undertake audits, site inspections and contribute to client audit programmes.
• Identify and manage project risks and resource requirements.
• Maintain operational authorisations for substation access and supervision.
• Update asset records and support portfolio resource planning.

Skills

Electrical distribution

Civils and substations

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Quality and safety

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

HNC or equivalent

NEBOSH qualification

CDM knowledge

Job description

About Us

Egis is a leading global architecture, consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work side by side with clients to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world.

Omnia Projects, part of the Egis Group, are a UK-based engineering consultancy specialising in electricity Transmission and Distribution (T&D) providing engineering, project management and technical assurance.

Project Description

Supplementing the clients capability, the successful individual will support and work with the clients inhouse project delivery to provide works across several asset classes to include substations, underground cables, overhead lines and civils. This will cover at all system voltages from low voltage (LV) up to and including 132kV.

About the Role

The Opportunity

As a Senior Project Engineer (10+ years’ experience), you will design, plan and deliver client project works from feasibility through to completion, ensuring compliance with standards, systems and licence obligations.

Key responsibilities

• Use and comply with client procedures, business systems and data/asset systems.
• Undertake site investigations and develop compliant engineering solutions and designs.
• Produce firm cost proposals, quotations, and validated estimates for connection offers.
• Specify, order and manage equipment, plant and supplier/contractor interfaces.
• Review designs, ICP submissions and supplier tenders; attend FAT and witness testing.
• Project manage works (whole or part lifecycle) to time, cost and quality targets.
• Administer contracts, tenders, mobilisation and ongoing contract management.
• Develop and manage programmes, providing regular progress and cost forecasts.
• Lead project teams and meetings; manage stakeholders and customer engagement.
• Ensure delivery meets client quality, safety (including CDM duties), and environmental standards.
• Undertake audits, site inspections and contribute to client audit programmes.
• Identify and manage project risks and resource requirements.
• Maintain operational authorisations for substation access and supervision.
• Update asset records and support portfolio resource planning.

What do we need from you

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Proven track record in the electricity distribution and/or transmission industry, delivering Project Engineer activities with typically 5+ years’ experience.
• Strong technical knowledge across all distribution asset classes (cables, overhead lines, substations and civils), with the competence to take responsibility for works from LV up to and including 66kV.
• Demonstrable experience managing both major projects and high-volume workstreams, including responsibility for projects typically valued in excess of £5m.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; HNC or equivalent qualifications will also be considered.
• NEBOSH or equivalent qualification in safety management.
• Experience working on CDM notifiable projects.

What's in it for you?

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role, involving a blend of home working, time spent at NPg and Omnia Projects offices, and regular site visits across the North East region.

Key office locations include:

• Client: Newcastle, Sunderland, York, Castleford, Hull, Sheffield
• Omnia Projects: Northallerton & Leeds

These are long-term roles. Engagement can be on a PAYE, Limited Company (Inside IR35) or contingent worker basis.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.