Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Want to work on engineering projects that will shape the future?

Do you thrive on delivering complex construction works while championing safety and quality?

If you're ready to play a key role in delivering one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects and help strengthen the nation's electricity network, this is your opportunity.

When you join Laing O'Rourke, you'll become part of an industry-leading engineering and construction team delivering some of the UK's most complex and rewarding infrastructure projects. We are committed to investing in our people through structured development, continuous learning and long-term career opportunities, supporting you to build a rewarding career with us.

The Great Grid Upgrade is the largest overhaul of the UK's electricity transmission network in generations. Led by National Grid, the programme involves upgrading and expanding the high-voltage electricity network across England and Wales to transport increasing amounts of renewable energy, improve energy security and support the UK's transition to a low-carbon future.

The Grimsby to Walpole (GWNC) Enabling Works project is a key part of this programme, supporting the delivery of a new 114km overhead transmission line (OHL) running south from a new 400kV substation and 19-bay AIS substation.

The project will deliver the enabling works required ahead of the main transmission line construction, including ecology mitigation, site clearance and establishment, temporary access roads and crane platforms, temporary bridges, tower foundations (including piling) and reinstatement works. Ground investigations are currently underway, with the enabling works phase running through to the end of 2027 and overall project delivery continuing to approximately 2033.

We're looking for an experienced Section Manager to lead the safe, efficient and quality delivery of substation construction activities on the GWNC project.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you'll provide leadership for a defined section of works, ensuring construction activities are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standards of quality. You'll coordinate site teams and specialist subcontractors, manage day-to-day construction operations and work closely with engineering, commercial and planning teams to drive successful project outcomes.

Working collaboratively with National Grid, designers and the wider delivery team, you'll play a key role in delivering this nationally significant infrastructure project while championing Laing O'Rourke's commitment to safety, operational excellence and innovation.

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Section Manager, Construction Manager or equivalent delivering high-voltage substation, transmission or major infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams and specialist subcontractors on complex civil engineering or energy projects.
• Strong understanding of health & safety, quality, environmental management and construction best practice.
• Experience planning and coordinating construction activities to achieve programme milestones while managing risk and driving productivity.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across project teams, clients and the supply chain.
• A collaborative approach with a commitment to delivering projects safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards.

Location:

Based on the GWNC project in Grimsby with travel across the 114km route between Grimsby and Walpole as required.