Overview
Location: Yorkshire
Job Ref No: R7420
Ready to lead the delivery of complex infrastructure projects that power millions? We’re 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. We’re committed to powering everyday life for 8 million customers across 3.9 million homes and businesses and investing in smart technology and future-ready infrastructure.
Base pay range information is available by directly messaging the job poster.
Salary: £73,451 - £85,620 (depending on experience)
Benefits: Enrolment into our double matched pension scheme; Car allowance / company car scheme; Excellent opportunities for career growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development and delivery of a portfolio of complex electrical distribution system projects, dealing with both the commercial and technical issues, interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.
* Lead the development of the Project Engineers and junior members of the team, supporting coaching and training needs of Major Projects staff.
* Produce reports and communicate progress, managing projects to time, cost and quality with a focus on safety to high standards within Northern Powergrid and client organisations.
* Ensure all legal and statutory requirements associated with construction works are met, including New Road and Streetworks 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.
* Lead the development of section level processes and documentation.
* Apply knowledge of engineering standards, principles and practice in the development and delivery of electrical distribution infrastructure.
* Apply safety legislation and procedures (Health & Safety at Work Act, Electrical at Work Regulations, Electricity Safety, Quality & Continuity Regulations, CDM).
* Experience in management and administration of engineering and construction contracts for complex projects including substation, civil, overhead line and cable works.
* Project manage high-complexity critical infrastructure projects from inception to completion.
* Lead and manage complex multi-disciplinary projects, including EHV substations.
* Monitor and maintain delivery timescales and provide accurate progress reporting against time, cost, quality and safety objectives.
* Coach and support individuals and groups of colleagues; mentor and develop team members.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
* Minimum HNC in electrical engineering or equivalent STEM subject.
* Knowledge and experience of electrical systems distribution infrastructure, with a proven track record delivering complex projects up to 132kV.
* Project governance and control processes, commercial awareness and experience with engineering and construction contracts.
* Ability to drive asset development and delivery plans to meet time, cost, quality and safety standards.
* Strong understanding and management of safety-critical issues.
* Coaching and supporting individuals and groups of colleagues; mentoring and developing team members.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
* Degree level education in a relevant STEM subject.
* NEBOSH or equivalent formal qualification in safety management.
* Project engineering experience on critical national infrastructure projects including substations, overhead line, cable systems, battery energy storage systems and generation technologies.
Hold date for interviews: 3-7 November 2025
DBS check may be required for visiting customer premises in accordance with electricity distribution license. Please confirm in your application if you are content for this check to be completed.
Applicants are considered on the basis of suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Industries: Utilities, Electric Power Generation, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution
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Locations and additional roles
Selby, England, United Kingdom and nearby locations with recent postings include Thirsk, Scarborough, Harrogate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, and other towns in the region.
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