Project Engineer in Birmingham

Overview: Project Engineer (Senior Agent) – Power (Substation) – Location: Friston, Suffolk. Sector: Power / Major Civils Infrastructure. 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 support 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 will provide technical construction of the civil engineering of a GIS Substation. Supported by a team of Engineers you will deliver; concrete sub-structure, steel support, steel frame & cladding and non-HV mechanical and electrical works.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Project Lead with complex workstream to successful delivery on time, within budget and to exacting safety and quality standards.
• Champion safety – supporting a zero-tolerance approach to unsafe practices.
• Collaborate with planning teams to produce detailed short-term programmes.
• Drive technical delivery across staff and contractors.
• Oversee budgets and resource requirements; ensure accurate progress reporting.
• Liaise with clients and design partners on ECI works for buildability and construction methods.
• Ensure scope of works are developed from design information for procurement and pricing to be undertaken.
• Support Digital build, DFMA and Engineered Safety.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven track record of delivering major infrastructure projects (Power or Civils).
• 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.

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.

Don't match all the criteria? We are open to applications with transferable skill sets and might be able to consider you for other opportunities.

About Us:

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia. Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

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.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com.