Senior Project Engineer — Power Substation Delivery

Laing O'Rourke group; Wales; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering and construction company in the UK is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the delivery of major infrastructure projects in the Power sector. The role involves overseeing budgets, liaising with clients, and managing safety practices. Candidates should possess a degree in Civil Engineering and a proven track record in delivering significant projects. Join this transformative project contributing to the nation's energy future with a supportive team culture focused on innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

Stability and long-term work

Career-defining opportunity

Supportive team culture

Focus on safety and innovation

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.
• Effective contractor management and construction knowledge.
• Quality management expertise and attention to technical detail.
• Temporary Works Knowledge.
• Design & Build experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Lead with complex workstream to successful delivery.
• Champion safety and support a zero-tolerance approach to unsafe practices.
• Collaborate with planning teams to produce detailed short-term programmes.
• Drive technical delivery across staff and contractors.
• Oversee budgets and resource requirements; ensure accurate progress reporting.
• Liaise with clients and design partners on ECI works.
• Ensure scope of works are developed from design information.
• Support Digital build, DFMA and Engineered Safety.

Skills

Delivering major infrastructure projects

HSE management

Project delivery lifecycle

Contractor management

Quality management

Temporary Works Knowledge

Design & Build experience

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

An international engineering and construction company in the UK is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the delivery of major infrastructure projects in the Power sector. The role involves overseeing budgets, liaising with clients, and managing safety practices. Candidates should possess a degree in Civil Engineering and a proven track record in delivering significant projects. Join this transformative project contributing to the nation's energy future with a supportive team culture focused on innovation and sustainability.