Project Manager, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer

Project Manager (EGL1 Interface Engineer) From £55,000 to £68,750 per year (DOE) – plus a competitive benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities

Location:

Edinburgh Park Permanent / Full Time Closing Date: 05/11/26

At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely, and sustainably in the communities we serve. At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

Help us create a better future, quicker

This new role is an exciting opportunity to work on Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) the first east coast HVDC link, a £2.5bn construction project. The position is responsible to the Interface Manager for developing and coordinating activities on EGL1 associated with Engineering and Project Management as described below. The position will also be working closely with JV partners in the south to ensure interfaces across the EGL1 project are managed holistically.

You will support the team by applying your engineering knowledge and experience to facilitate development of the EGL1 project. This includes engaging effectively with internal and external stakeholders and managing interfaces across the project to facilitate the efficient and timely delivery of the EGL1 project whilst minimising risks to the successful delivery of EGL
1.

• North Converter Station to HVDC Cables
• North Converter Station to HVAC Cables
• Adjacent North AC Substation connections inc. HVAC Cables from Converter Station.
• Marine HVDC Cables
• Marine to Onshore transition HVDC Cables
• Associated Transmission Operator (TO) work packages, e.g. provision of telecommunications etc.
• Interfaces with other neighbouring projects (identifying and tracking interdependencies and conflicts).

• Performing all duties with, and promoting internally and externally, a strong emphasis on Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) compliance and ensure the highest standards of SHEQ are maintained.
• Manage allocated engineering and project interfaces across assigned EGL1 work packages.
• Participating in the engineering development and delivery of the EGL1 project.
• Building and developing a broad network of contacts across the EGL1 project, National Grid, JV Partners, contractors and specialist engineering groups.
• Facilitate the resolution of interface issues, escalating significant or project-wide concerns to the EGL1 Interface Manager.
• Identify engineering, construction, commercial and programme risks associated with project interfaces and support the development of mitigation measures.
• Supporting the maintenance of interface registers/schedules, tracking progress of each item and including on the project risk register as appropriate (where not the contractor’s responsibility).
• Coordinate engineering information exchange between designers, contractors, consultants, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Reviewing design outputs and liaising with the wider EGL1 interface team to ensure consistency across defined interface points.
• Coordinating delivery of work packages with multiple interfaces and facilitate their delivery to the agreed programme.
• Support Design Review Meetings and assurance activities to ensure interface requirements are identified and managed appropriately.
• Support the handover of the project to the Operational Teams

• Degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Working towards membership of an appropriate professional institution.
• Awareness of UK Health and Safety…