At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HV transmission projects from start to finish, ensuring successful delivery and compliance.
- Company: Join a leading contractor in the energy sector with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and long-term contract opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on significant energy infrastructure projects while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Must have National Grid experience and a degree in Engineering or related field.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Salary: Competitive rate - outside of scope of IR35
Job Reference: JOB-90414
Published: Duration: 12 Months + Expiry Date: Country: United Kingdom
Leading Contractor | Energy Sector | Plymouth‑Based | Hybrid | Long‑term Contract | Outside IR35 | Competitive Rate | National Grid Experience Essential
The Opportunity
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 commissioning.
Contract Details
Outside IR35, Competitive rate, Plymouth based, Hybrid working, Long‑term contract
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 standards.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Project Leadership & Delivery
- Support project directors and senior managers in overall project delivery
- Take accountability for project success from initiation through to close‑out
- Brief out engineered solutions to working parties and ensure effective execution
- Design & Technical Management
- Manage design teams and ensure all deliverables meet customer specifications
- Team Leadership & Development
- Communicate project expectations clearly and ensure accountability
- Commercial & Cost Control
- Own budget and monitor expenditure against plan
- Control costs through efficient resourcing and work minimisation
- Manage change orders and commercial variations
- Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with H&S management systems
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Manage subcontractors and monitor progress
- Ensure procurement plans align with project schedules
- Manage supplier relationships and contractual arrangements
About You
Essential Experience & Qualifications
- MUST HAVE: National Grid substation project experience — proven track record delivering HV transmission projects on National Grid frameworks
- HND or Degree in Engineering, Management or Construction discipline
- Demonstrated design management experience in infrastructure projects
- Proven project delivery track record on major energy or infrastructure programmes
- Strong communication skills — engaging with clients, stakeholders and internal teams
- Safety‑focused mindset — demonstrates commitment to safe systems of work
- Current driving licence
- Lent certifications NG/NIS 4, NSI 6 or NSI 8 accreditation
- Experience implementing safety systems of work
You’ll be based in Plymouth with 2 days per week in office and flexible working for the 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 effectively you deliver.
Why This Role
You’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. The role offers competitive rates, long‑term engagement on major energy projects, flexible working from Plymouth, and genuine leadership opportunities on complex, high‑profile programmes.
HV Project Engineer in Plymouth employer: Scantec Personnel Limited
As a leading contractor in the energy sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration. Our Plymouth-based team enjoys the benefits of hybrid working, competitive rates, and long-term contracts, all while contributing to significant energy infrastructure projects. We are committed to employee growth, offering leadership opportunities and a supportive environment where your expertise in HV transmission can truly shine.
