Project Engineer (Senior Agent) – Power
Location: Office – Grimsby and Compound – Boston UK
Sector: Power / Major Civils Infrastructure
Relatable Projects: Highways, Rail, Water Treatment, Oil and Gas, Green Energy, Hydro Energy, Substations, Large Scale Earthworks
Type: Full‑time, Permanent
Be part of one of the largest upgrades to the UK power network in decades— a transformative, high‑value project that will shape the nation's energy future.
We're looking for a Project Engineer to take the lead on complex technical set up and delivery of critical infrastructure in the Power sector. If you're passionate about delivering technical excellence, driving safety, and managing major infrastructure at scale, we want to hear from you.
You'll provide technical construction of the civil engineering elements to enable large scale OLE infrastructure. Do you have a background in enabling works, Civil Engineering or Structures? If the answer is yes, this could be the role for you.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing buildability and construction input into the detailed design completed by the Lot 1 designers
* Project planning for GI and Groundworks
* Clearing the way of all constraints to allow the new overhead lines to be built
* Installing all temporary works, haul roads, drainage, compounds
* Managing Utility diversions
Essential Skills & Experience
* Track record of delivering major infrastructure projects (Power, Electrification, Civils, Rail, Highways, Wastewater or similar)
* Strong HSE management and leadership capabilities
* Deep understanding of project delivery lifecycle – scope, schedule, cost, and quality
* Effective contractor management and construction knowledge
* Quality management expertise and attention to technical detail
* Temporary Works Knowledge
* Design & Build experience
* Degree in Civil Engineering or similar qualification, including apprenticeship routes, and on‑the‑job experience
Desirable Experience
* Transmission Power Projects or Linear Projects
* National Grid Projects experience
* Ground Investigation & Groundworks
Why Join This Project?
* Stability and very long‑term work
* Work on one of the most significant energy upgrades in UK history
* Career‑defining opportunity with high visibility and impact
* Supportive, forward‑thinking team culture
* Strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation
The upgrade is for the route from Grimsby towards Lincoln. Do you want to work on a large scale power project? Then join us in these early phases and make your mark. The project will require travel to Birmingham and will then establish on‑site in summer 2026.
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long‑term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme’. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.
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