Project Engineer

About the Company

Spencer Ogden are seeking an experienced Senior/Project Engineer to support the delivery of complex EPC and energy infrastructure projects across the EMEA region. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineering professional with experience across high-voltage systems, renewable energy, battery storage, or utility-scale power projects.

About the Role

This is a hybrid position based in London with travel across EMEA as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage external engineering firms, subcontractors, and internal engineering disciplines including civil, electrical, network, and permitting teams to ensure on-time, on-budget, and high-quality project delivery.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet contractual requirements, are constructable, and account for regional and country-specific design and cost impacts.
• Lead internal and external design review meetings and ensure compliance with quality standards and project requirements.
• Promote value engineering and innovative approaches to improve system design and constructability.
• Support procurement activities through the development of construction and electrical equipment specifications and technical evaluation of vendor and subcontractor proposals.
• Review internal and subcontractor designs to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and project specifications.
• Take ownership of assigned EPC turnkey projects, including MV/HV systems, within a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Manage project escalations and support resolution of technical and delivery-related issues.
• Drive strong health and safety performance across assigned projects.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, procedures, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Travel across the EMEA region as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the design and delivery of utility-scale power systems, renewable energy projects, PV plants, or Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) within the EMEA region.

Required Skills

• Strong experience within EPC environments covering HV systems, renewable generation, or conventional power infrastructure.
• Excellent technical understanding of power systems and project delivery.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.
• Proven experience coordinating complex engineering projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Fluent English language skills.
• Additional European language skills, including German, are advantageous.
• Additional technical certifications or specialist training are beneficial.

Preferred Skills

• Additional technical certifications or specialist training are beneficial.

Pay range and compensation package

• 12-month contract opportunity
• Outside IR35 engagement
• Hybrid working arrangement based in London
• Opportunity to work on high-profile energy infrastructure projects across EMEA
• Collaborative and technically driven project environment
• Competitive day rate

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

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