Electrical Project Engineer Voltage Distribution

Project Engineers

We are looking for project engineers to engineer and manage electricity distribution system projects at voltages up to and including 132kV, with emphasis on the higher voltages.

The projects will range from small network extensions to major substation works, underground cable and overhead line projects ranging in costs from a few thousand to several million pounds.

Project engineers will lead the engineering management of these projects from conception through to completion, applying engineering judgement and seeking specialist input as appropriate.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing the engineering design phase through a design team.
• Preparing work packages and contributing input to contract documents.
• Managing projects to a fixed timeline and cost.
• Leading project management from the conceptual stage to completion for both single‑site and multi‑location programmes.

Applicants should be familiar with electricity distribution and/or transmission systems through previous experience or have a utility project management background. Transferrable skills from power generation, military engineering or mechanical engineering will be considered.

Key attributes:

• Awareness of industry‑based Health and Safety legislation and standards.
• Strong environmental awareness.
• Good working knowledge of the ESQCR Regulations 2002.
• Clean full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

• Minimum of an ONC or equivalent qualification in electrical engineering.
• For more senior roles, a minimum of an HNC is advantageous; equivalent skills and knowledge through experience will also be considered.
• IOSH and/or NEBOSH qualification or equivalent would be an advantage.

North of England / Yorkshire / North Lincolnshire. Work will be from a nominated base location, with site visits and visits to other office locations required depending on current projects.

Successful applicants will receive 25 days annual holiday, a company mobile phone and laptop.