Lead Project Engineer
Location: Yorkshire
Directorate: Energy Systems
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.
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.
Ready to power your career? Let’s Talk.
Along with a competitive salary between £73,451 - £85,620 (depending on experience) we also offer great benefits such as;
* 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
Key Responsibilities
* 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.
* Lead the development of the Project Engineers and junior members of the team,taking an active and responsible role, supporting the 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 the highest level both within Northern Powergrid and client organisations.
* Ensure all legal and statutory requirements associated with construction works are met. In particular, actions necessary to meet the requirements of the New Road and Streetworks Act, Electricity at Work Act, Construction (Design & Management), Electricity Safety, Quality & Continuity Regulations and Distribution Safety Rules.
* Managing and operating within framework contracts to enable the delivery of complex projects.
* Take a lead role in the development of section level processes and documentation.
Key Competencies
* Knowledge of engineering standards, principles and practice in the development and delivery of electrical system distribution infrastructure.
* Knowledge and practical application of safety legislation & procedures, specifically the Health & Safety at Work Act, Electrical at Work Regulations, Electricity Safety, Quality & Continuity Regulations and Construction (Design & Management).
* Experience of the management and administration of engineering and construction contracts associated with complex project works including; substation, civils, overhead line and cable works.
* Ability to project manage high complexity critical infrastructure projects from inception to completion.
* Ability to effectively lead and manage complex multi-disciplinary projects of multiple skill types, including EHV substations
* Knowledge and ability to monitor and maintain project delivery timescales and provide, accurate and timely progress and status reporting against agreed time, cost, quality & safety objectives.
* Able to take ownership for coaching and supporting individuals and groups of colleagues
* Able to mentor & develop team members using their knowledge & experience.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
* Minimum HNC in electrical engineering or equivalent STEM subject
* Knowledge and experience of the electrical systems distribution infrastructure, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects at voltages up to and including 132kV.
* Project governance and control processes, commercial awareness and experience working with engineering and construction contracts.
* Demonstrated ability to drive asset development and delivery plans forward to meet time, cost, quality and safety standards.
* Demonstrated excellent understanding and management of safety critical issues.
* Coaching and supporting individuals and groups of colleagues.
* Mentoring & developing team members using their knowledge & experience.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
* Educated to degree level in a relevant STEM subject
* Project management qualifications (APM/Prince)
* NEBOSH or equivalent formal qualification in safety management
* Project engineering experience on critical national infrastructure project works including; substations, overhead line, cable systems, battery energy storage systems and generation technologies.
Post date: 6 October 2025
Close date: 17 October 2025
Hold date for interviews: 3-7 November 2025
In order to comply with our electricity distribution license, we have to ensure our colleagues are fit and proper to visit and enter our customers premises. Consequently, as this role may involve visiting and entering our customers premises, please be aware that the successful candidate will be subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please confirm in our application if you are content for this check to be completed.
Applicants are considered on the basis of their 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.