Senior Project Engineer

Egisgroup; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EGIS seeks a Senior Project Engineer with 10+ years' experience to design, plan and deliver client projects from feasibility through to completion, ensuring compliance with standards, systems and licence obligations. You will lead project teams, manage contracts and tenders, develop cost proposals and liaise with stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of quality works across multiple sites.

This hybrid role involves office work, client visits and site assessments across the North

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience delivering project engineering activities in electricity distribution or transmission.
• Experience managing major projects >£5m.
• Knowledge of cables, overhead lines, substations and civils up to 66kV.
• NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualification; CDM awareness.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver client projects from feasibility to completion.
• Lead project teams and meetings; manage stakeholders and customer engagement.
• Produce firm cost proposals, quotations, and validated estimates.
• Administer contracts, tenders, mobilisation and contract management.
• Develop programmes and provide progress and cost forecasts.
• Ensure delivery meets safety, quality and environmental standards.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Stakeholder management

Site investigations

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

HNC or equivalent

NEBOSH

Job description

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.

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.

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.