Leading Contractor | Energy Sector | Manchester-based | Hybrid | Long-term Contract | Outside IR35 | Competitive Rate | National Grid Experience Essentia
Opportunity 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 commission
Contract Details: Outside IR35 | Competitive rate | Manchester-based | 2 days per week in office, remaining days flexible | Long-term con
MUST HAVE: National Grid exper
What You'll Be Doing
* DeliverySupport project directors and senior managers in overall project
* deliveryTake accountability for project success from initiation through to c
* lose-outManage project planning, design coordination, construction delivery and commi
* ssioningBrief out engineered solutions to working parties and ensure effective e
* xecutionOversee the entire project lifecycle including warranty and
* handover
Design & Technical Management
* managementLead value engineering and design opt
* imisationManage design teams and ensure all deliverables meet customer speci
* ficationsDevelop design programmes and coordinate timely
* tilities)Manage change control and technical decisi
* evelopmentCare for and develop people delivering
* the worksPromote high-performing teams and build internal talen
* t pipelineCommunicate project expectations clearly and ensure acco
* untabilityCreate positive safety culture and lead
* by exampleSupport training and capability d
Commercial & Cost Control
* ost ControlOwn budget and monitor expenditure a
* gainst planControl costs through efficient resourcing and re-work m
* inimisationManage cash flow and resolve billing/pay
* ment issuesIdentify cost recovery op
* portunitiesBalance operational and commercial constraints in deci
* sion-makingManage change orders and commercial
Variations & Safety & Compliance
* ; ComplianceTake responsibility for safety and welfare of public, employees and
* supply chainConduct safety tours and promote observation and safety
* initiativesLead accident and incident in
* vestigationsReview and accept con
* tractor RAMSEnsure compliance with H&S manage
* ment systemsCreate and maintain positive sa
Safety Culture Monitoring & Reporting
* mp; ReportingMonitor compliance to customer requirements, objectives an
* d constraintsReport on time, cost, quality and safet
* y performanceManage daily progress tracking and pr
* oject recordsPrepare internal and external pr
* oject reportsEscalate issues and manage r
* ; Supply ChainManage subcontractors and mo
* nitor progressEnsure procurement plans align with pro
* and materialsManage supplier relationships and contractua
About You: Essential Experience & Qualifications
* MUST HAVE: National Grid substation p
* roject experience - proven track record delivering HV transmission projects on Nationa
* l Grid framew
* orksHND or Degree in Engineering, Management or Constr
* uction disciplineMi
* nimum 8-10 years' experience in complex project deli
* very environmentsDemonstrated
* design management experience on infras
* tructure projectsProven project deli
* very environmentStrong com
* mercial awareness - budget management, cost control,
* change managementExcellent lead
* ership capability - comfortable managing and
* developing teamsStrong com
* munication skills - engaging with clients, stakeholders a
* nd internal teamsSafet
* y-focused mindset - demonstrates commitment to saf
* e systems of workCurren
* t driving
Desirable Experience and Qualifications
* licence Desirable Experience on variety of National Grid subst
* ation project typesProfessional managem
* nt body membersh
* ip (APM or sim
* ilar)CSCS and SMSTS or equiva
* lent certificationsNG NS
* I 4, NSI 6 or
* NSI 8 accreditationUnderstanding of standard
* forms of con
* tracts (NEC, FIDIC)Experience implementing s
The Role in Practice You'll be based in Manchester with 2 days per week in office and flexible working for remaining time. You'll report to senior project management and take a key leadership role on HV transmission projects, managing design, construction, budgets and teams.This is hands-on project leadership on strategically important energy infrastructure. You'll be responsible for technical and commercial decisions, team performance, client satisfaction and project profitability. Your experience with National Grid requirements and proven track record on transmission projects will directly determine how effe
ctively you d
eliver.
Why This RoleYou'll be working for a leading contractor on significant energy infrastructure programmes. This is senior project engineering where your National Grid experience and delivery track record are genuinely valued. You'll be working on strategically important transmission and distribution projects with scope for progressio
n and responsibility.The role offers competitive rates, long-term engagement on major energy projects, flexible working from Manchester, and genuine leadership opportunities on complex, hig
h-profile programmes.
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