HV Project Engineer

HV Transmission Senior Project Engineer

Leading Contractor | Energy Sector | Plymouth-based | Hybrid | Long-term Contract | Outside IR35 | Competitive Rate | National Grid Experience Essential

We're recruiting a Senior Project Engineer to lead HV Transmission and distribution projects from initiation through to handover. You'll work alongside project directors and senior managers, owning overall accountability for successful delivery across planning, design, construction and commissioning.

This is a senior role for a project professional with proven track record delivering HV transmission projects on National Grid frameworks. You'll provide technical and commercial leadership, manage teams, oversee design delivery, control costs and budgets, and ensure compliance with client requirements and safety standards.

• Support project directors and senior managers in overall project delivery
• Take accountability for project success from initiation through to close‑out
• Manage project planning, design coordination, construction delivery and commissioning
• Brief out engineered solutions to working parties and ensure effective execution
• Oversee the entire project lifecycle including warranty and handover

• Lead value engineering and design optimisation
• Manage design teams and ensure all deliverables meet customer specifications
• Develop design programmes and coordinate timely delivery
• Support statutory liaison (planning, building control, utilities)
• Manage change control and technical decision‑making

• Care for and develop people delivering the works
• Promote high‑performing teams and build internal talent pipeline
• Communicate project expectations clearly and ensure accountability
• Create positive safety culture and lead by example
• Support training and capability development

• Own budget and monitor expenditure against plan
• Control costs through efficient resourcing and re‑work minimisation
• Manage cash flow and resolve billing/payment issues
• Identify cost recovery opportunities
• Balance operational and commercial constraints in decision‑making
• Manage change orders and commercial variations

• Take responsibility for safety and welfare of public, employees and supply chain
• Conduct safety tours and promote observation and safety initiatives
• Lead accident and incident investigations
• Review and accept contractor RAMS
• Ensure compliance with H&S management systems
• Create and maintain positive safety culture

• Monitor compliance to customer requirements, objectives and constraints
• Report on time, cost, quality and safety performance
• Manage daily progress tracking and project records
• Prepare internal and external project reports
• Escalate issues and manage risk registers

• Manage subcontractors and monitor progress
• Ensure procurement plans align with project schedules
• Requisition equipment and materials
• Manage supplier relationships and contractual arrangements

• MUST HAVE: National Grid substation project experience – proven track record delivering HV transmission projects on National Grid frameworks
• HND or Degree in Engineering, Management or Construction discipline
• Minimum 8‑10 years’ experience in complex project delivery environments
• Demonstrated design management experience on infrastructure projects
• Proven project delivery track record on major energy or infrastructure programmes
• Strong commercial awareness – budget management, cost control, change management
• Excellent leadership capability – comfortable managing and developing teams
• Strong communication skills – engaging with clients, stakeholders and internal teams
• Safety‑focused mindset – demonstrates commitment to safe systems of work
• Current driving licence

• Experience on variety of National Grid substation project types
• Professional management body membership (APM or similar)
• CSCS and SMSTS or equivalent…