Senior Project Engineer - EHV Substation Delivery

Egis; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis, through Omnia Projects, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead major electricity infrastructure projects across the North East UK. You will manage EHV substation schemes from feasibility through handover, balancing technical delivery with strong stakeholder engagement.

This hybrid role requires coordinating design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning, with site visits and regular progress reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification desirable.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and their application in major infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering electricity transmission and distribution projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of EHV substation projects from concept through to completion.
• Manage plant replacement, reinforcement and customer connection schemes across 11kV–132kV networks.
• Develop and review engineering solutions, feasibility studies and project options.
• Coordinate design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, risks and resource requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety legislation, CDM requirements and quality expectations.
• Interface with customers, delivery partners, contractors and stakeholders.
• Support outage planning and coordination activities where required.
• Review contractor and supplier performance throughout project delivery.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress reporting to stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation and asset records throughout lifecycle.
• Support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Electrical engineering

EHV substations

Design review

CDM compliance

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

NEBOSH desirable

Tools

AIS

GIS substations

Job description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

The Opportunity

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering major electricity infrastructure projects across the transmission and distribution network.

Working across a portfolio of EHV substation schemes, you will be responsible for managing projects throughout their lifecycle, from feasibility and optioneering through design development, construction, commissioning and final handover.

This role requires a strong blend of technical engineering expertise and project delivery capability, with responsibility for developing practical engineering solutions, managing stakeholders and ensuring safe, efficient and successful project execution.

Projects will include substation plant replacement, network reinforcement and customer connection schemes at voltage levels from 11kV through to 132kV.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of EHV substation projects from concept through to completion.
• Manage plant replacement, reinforcement and customer connection schemes across 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and 132kV networks.
• Develop and review engineering solutions, feasibility studies and project options.
• Coordinate design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, risks and resource requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety legislation, CDM requirements, technical standards and quality expectations.
• Act as the key interface with customers, delivery partners, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Support outage planning and coordination activities where required.
• Review and manage contractor and supplier performance throughout project delivery.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress reporting to stakeholders.
• Ensure project documentation, asset records and engineering information are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and share technical knowledge across project teams.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification desirable.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and their application in major infrastructure projects.
• Significant experience delivering projects within electricity transmission and distribution networks or comparable electrical infrastructure environments.
• Strong knowledge of substation plant and equipment at 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and 132kV.
• Experience working on plant replacement, reinforcement and customer connection projects.
• Technical understanding of:
  • Power transformers
  • Switchgear
  • Protection and control systems
  • Substation primary plant
  • Associated civil infrastructure
• Experience working on both greenfield and brownfield substation projects.
• Practical knowledge of AIS and GIS substations.
• Proven ability to manage projects through their full lifecycle from feasibility through to completion.
• Experience managing project budgets, programmes, risk and stakeholder engagement.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role, involving a blend of home working, time spent at Client and Omnia Projects offices, with 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 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.