Senior Project Engineer: Power Substation Delivery

Laing O'Rourke group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major engineering company is looking for a skilled Project Engineer (Senior Agent) for a major energy project in the UK. This full-time role involves leading technical setup and delivery of civil engineering works for a GIS Substation. Candidates should have a proven track record in major infrastructure projects, strong HSE management skills, and a degree in Civil Engineering. Join a forward-thinking team and contribute to one of the UK's most significant energy upgrades.

Benefits

Stability and long-term work

Career-defining opportunity

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering major infrastructure projects (Power or Civils).
• Strong HSE management and leadership capabilities.
• Deep understanding of project delivery lifecycle – scope, schedule, cost, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Lead with complex workstream to successful delivery.
• Champion safety – supporting a zero-tolerance approach to unsafe practices.
• Drive technical delivery across staff and contractors.

Skills

HSE management

Project delivery

Contractor management

Construction knowledge

Quality management

Temporary Works Knowledge

Design & Build experience

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or similar qualification

Job description

A major engineering company is looking for a skilled Project Engineer (Senior Agent) for a major energy project in the UK. This full-time role involves leading technical setup and delivery of civil engineering works for a GIS Substation. Candidates should have a proven track record in major infrastructure projects, strong HSE management skills, and a degree in Civil Engineering. Join a forward-thinking team and contribute to one of the UK's most significant energy upgrades.