Salary: Competitive rate – outside of scope of IR35
Job Reference: JOB-90414
Published: 11-06-2026
Duration: 12 Months +
Expiry Date: 09-07-2026
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
- MUSTHAVE: 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.
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