HV Transmission Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer (Sub Agent/Agent) – HV Transmission & Distribution
Location: UK Wide (Project Based)
Rate: Up to £500 per day (Inside/Outside IR35 TBC)
Start: Immediate / ASAP

Carmichael UK are seeking an experienced SPE to support the delivery of major HV Transmission & Distribution projects, working alongside a Project Director and Senior Project Manager on complex infrastructure schemes.

This is a key role with full lifecycle responsibility, from project initiation through to commissioning, handover and close-out, ensuring delivery against time, cost, quality and safety objectives.

• Support the Project Director / Senior Project Manager in delivering large-scale HV projects
• Manage the full project lifecycle including planning, design, delivery, commissioning and close-out
• Coordinate with engineers, stakeholders and wider project teams to ensure successful delivery
• Lead on scope development, engineering solutions and effective delivery strategies
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, programme, cost and quality targets
• Manage and develop project teams, promoting a high-performance and safety-first culture
• Oversee Health, Safety & Environmental compliance across all works
• Carry out Safety Tours, support incident investigations and drive continuous improvement
• Prepare and contribute to internal and external reporting

• Lead value engineering processes
• Manage and drive design deliverables programmes (civil & M&E)
• Ensure design meets all client specifications and statutory requirements
• Manage change control and ensure technical information is implemented effectively
• Support BIM requirements during bid and delivery phases

• Budget ownership and cost control across the project
• Monitor expenditure and improve project margins
• Manage cash flow, cost recovery and commercial change processes (CEs)
• Balance operational and commercial decision-making
• Coordinate procurement of materials, plant and subcontractors

• Develop and manage cost-loaded programmes and resource plans
• Monitor progress, implement controls and maintain project schedules
• Ensure delivery aligns with agreed milestones and client expectations
• Lead regular progress reviews and stakeholder updates

• Lead risk and opportunity reviews and manage risk registers
• Ensure robust reporting, record-keeping and escalation processes
• Maintain high standards of governance and project controls

• Manage subcontractors to ensure performance and contractual compliance
• Ensure procurement plans align with programme delivery requirements

Essential:

• Experience delivering projects within complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Strong background in project management within construction or infrastructure
• Some experience in design management
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver projects successfully
• HND/Degree in Engineering, Construction or related discipline

Desirable:

• Experience on National Grid / Substation / HV T&D projects
• Knowledge of standard forms of contract
• Strong commercial awareness
• Experience implementing safe systems of work
• CSCS, SMSTS or equivalent
• APM membership or similar
• NSI 4 / NSI 6 & 8 (advantageous)
• Full UK driving licence