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Project Engineer

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: NE1, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Our client in the Northeast is looking for a HV Project Engineer. As the HV & MV Project Engineer is responsible for the safe, compliant, and timely delivery of high-voltage and medium-voltage electrical projects. This includes the design coordination, planning, execution, commissioning, and handover of electrical infrastructure works in line with statutory, contractual, and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  * Manage HV and MV electrical projects from design through to commissioning and handover

  * Support development of project scope, programmes, budgets, and risk assessments

  * Coordinate internal teams, contractors, DNOs/IDNOs, ICPs, and other stakeholders

  * Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards Review and approve HV/MV designs, calculations, protection settings, and drawings

  * Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g. ENA, IEC, BS, HSG, Electricity at Work Regulations)

  * Oversee installation of substations, switchgear, transformers, cables, and associated equipment

  * Act as a technical point of contact for clients and external partners

  * Attend project meetings and provide clear progress and technical updates

  * Support client handover, documentation, and close-out activities

Skills & Experience

  * Proven experience delivering HV and/or MV electrical projects

  * Strong understanding of electrical distribution networks (11kV–132kV or similar)

  * Experience working with DNOs, ICPs, utilities, or private networks

  * Knowledge of UK electrical standards and safety legislation

  * Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

  * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

  * Previous Authorised Person or Senior Authorised Person experience

  * Experience in renewables, EV infrastructure, data centres, or large infrastructure projects

  * Design capability or coordination experience

  * Commercial awareness and contract management exposure

Qualifications

  * Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

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