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HV Transmission Senior Project Engineer

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Plymouth

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Senior Project Engineer (Sub Agent/Agent) – HV Transmission & Distribution

Location: UK Wide (Project Based)

Rate: Up to £500 per day (Inside/Outside IR35 TBC)

Start: Immediate / ASAP

Carmichael UK are seeking an experienced SPE to support the delivery of major HV Transmission & Distribution projects, working alongside a Project Director and Senior Project Manager on complex infrastructure schemes.

This is a key role with full lifecycle responsibility, from project initiation through to commissioning, handover and close-out, ensuring delivery against time, cost, quality and safety objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Project Director / Senior Project Manager in delivering large-scale HV projects
	
Manage the full project lifecycle including planning, design, delivery, commissioning and close-out
	
Coordinate with engineers, stakeholders and wider project teams to ensure successful delivery
	
Lead on scope development, engineering solutions and effective delivery strategies
	
Ensure compliance with project requirements, programme, cost and quality targets
	
Manage and develop project teams, promoting a high-performance and safety-first culture
	
Oversee Health, Safety & Environmental compliance across all works
	
Carry out Safety Tours, support incident investigations and drive continuous improvement
	
Prepare and contribute to internal and external reporting

Design & Technical

Lead value engineering processes
	
Manage and drive design deliverables programmes (civil & M&E)
	
Ensure design meets all client specifications and statutory requirements
	
Manage change control and ensure technical information is implemented effectively
	
Support BIM requirements during bid and delivery phases

Commercial & Contractual

Budget ownership and cost control across the project
	
Monitor expenditure and improve project margins
	
Manage cash flow, cost recovery and commercial change processes (CEs)
	
Balance operational and commercial decision-making
	
Coordinate procurement of materials, plant and subcontractors

Programme & Delivery

Develop and manage cost-loaded programmes and resource plans
	
Monitor progress, implement controls and maintain project schedules
	
Ensure delivery aligns with agreed milestones and client expectations
	
Lead regular progress reviews and stakeholder updates

Risk & Governance

Lead risk and opportunity reviews and manage risk registers
	
Ensure robust reporting, record-keeping and escalation processes
	
Maintain high standards of governance and project controls

Supply Chain

Manage subcontractors to ensure performance and contractual compliance
	
Ensure procurement plans align with programme delivery requirements

Requirements

Essential:

Experience delivering projects within complex, multi-stakeholder environments
	
Strong background in project management within construction or infrastructure
	
Some experience in design management
	
Proven ability to lead teams and deliver projects successfully
	
HND/Degree in Engineering, Construction or related discipline

Desirable:

Experience on National Grid / Substation / HV T&D projects
	
Knowledge of standard forms of contract
	
Strong commercial awareness
	
Experience implementing safe systems of work
	
CSCS, SMSTS or equivalent
	
APM membership or similar
	
NSI 4 / NSI 6 & 8 (advantageous)
	
Full UK driving licence

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