Overview
Lead the development and delivery of a portfolio of complex electrical distribution system projects, dealing with both the commercial and technical issues associated with the project, including interfacing with internal and external stakeholders. We are looking for a skilled and experienced Lead Project Engineer to join our Major Projects team at Northern Powergrid. If you're passionate about delivering high-impact electrical projects, mentoring others, and driving strategic outcomes across safety, commercial, and technical domains—this is your opportunity to energise your career. In this leadership role, you\'ll guide the planning and execution of major distribution system projects, support the development of junior engineers, and ensure successful delivery to time, cost, and quality.
Responsibilities
* Lead the development and delivery of a portfolio of complex electrical distribution system projects, addressing commercial and technical issues and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.
* Lead the development of the Project Engineers and junior team members, providing coaching and training support within Major Projects staff.
* Produce reports and communicate progress, and manage projects to time, cost and quality with a focus on safety across Northern Powergrid and client organisations.
* Ensure all legal and statutory requirements associated with construction works are met, including meeting the requirements of the New Road and Street Works Act, Electricity at Work Act, Construction (Design & Management), Electricity Safety, Quality & Continuity Regulations and Distribution Safety Rules.
* Manage and operate within framework contracts to enable delivery of complex projects.
* Take a lead role in the development of section-level processes and documentation.
* Lead project governance and control processes, maintain commercial awareness, and oversee engineering and construction contracts for complex works (substation, civils, overhead line and cable works).
* Ability to project manage high-complexity critical infrastructure projects from inception to completion and to lead and manage multi-disciplinary projects including EHV substations.
* Monitor and maintain project delivery timescales and provide accurate and timely progress and status reporting against time, cost, quality and safety objectives.
* Take ownership for coaching, supporting individuals and groups of colleagues, and mentoring team members using their knowledge and experience.
* Project engineering experience on critical national infrastructure project works including substations, overhead lines, cable systems, battery energy storage systems and generation technologies.
Qualifications
* Minimum HNC in electrical engineering or equivalent STEM subject; educated to degree level in a relevant STEM subject.
* Project management qualifications (APM/Prince).
* NEBOSH or equivalent formal qualification in safety management.
* Knowledge of engineering standards, principles and practice in the development and delivery of electrical system distribution infrastructure.
* Knowledge and practical application of safety legislation and procedures, specifically the Health & Safety at Work Act, Electrical at Work Regulations, Electricity Safety, Quality & Continuity Regulations and Construction (Design & Management).
Benefits
* Enrolment into our double matched pension scheme
* Car allowance / company car scheme
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Excellent opportunities for career growth
* Technical incentive scheme
At Northern Powergrid, we\'re committed to powering everyday life for 8 million customers across 3.9 million homes and businesses. We\'re investing in smart technology and future-ready infrastructure—and we\'re looking for someone who shares that vision.
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