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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Design & Technical
- 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
Commercial & Contractual
- 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
Programme & Delivery
- 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
Risk & Governance
- 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
Supply Chain
- Manage subcontractors to ensure performance and contractual compliance
- Ensure procurement plans align with programme delivery requirements
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