HV Transmission Senior Project Engineer
Leading Contractor | Energy Sector | Manchester-based | Hybrid | Long-term Contract | Outside IR35 | Competitive Rate | National Grid Experience Essentia
l
The Opportun
ity
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
ing.
Contract Details: Outside IR35 | Competitive rate | Manchester-based | 2 days per week in office, remaining days flexible | Long-term con
tract
MUST HAVE: National Grid experience. 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 stan
dards.
What You'll B
e Doing
Project Leadership &
* 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 M
* anagementLead value engineering and design opt
* imisationManage design teams and ensure all deliverables meet customer speci
* ficationsDevelop design programmes and coordinate timely
* deliverySupport statutory liaison (planning, building control, u
* tilities)Manage change control and technical decisi
on-making
Team Leadership & D
* 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
evelopment
Commercial & C
* 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 &
* ; 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
fety culture
Monitoring &a
* 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
isk registers
Procurement &
* ; Supply ChainManage subcontractors and mo
* nitor progressEnsure procurement plans align with pro
* ject schedulesRequisition equipment
* and materialsManage supplier relationships and contractua
l arrange
ments
About You
Essential Experience &
* ; Qualifications
MUST HAVE: National Grid substation project experience - proven track record delivering HV transmission projects on Nationa
* l Grid frameworksHND or Degree in Engineering, Management or Constr
* uction disciplineMinimum 8-10 years' experience in complex project deli
* very environmentsDemonstrated design management experience on infras
* tructure projectsProven project delivery track record on major energy or infrastr
* ucture programmesStrong commercial awareness - budget management, cost control,
* change managementExcellent leadership capability - comfortable managing and
* developing teamsStrong communication skills - engaging with clients, stakeholders a
* nd internal teamsSafety-focused mindset - demonstrates commitment to saf
* e systems of workCurren
t driving
* licence
Desirable
Experience on variety of National Grid subst
* ation project typesProfessional management body membersh
* ip (APM or similar)CSCS and SMSTS or equiva
* lent certificationsNG NSI 4, NSI 6 or
* NSI 8 accreditationUnderstanding of standard forms of con
* tracts (NEC, FIDIC)Experience implementing s
afe systems of work
The Role in PracticeYou'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.