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Project Engineer / Manager

Newcastle, Northern Ireland, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-02-13 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design, plan, and deliver electricity distribution and transmission project works from feasibility to completion, ensuring compliance with NPg standards and licence obligations.

Role type

Senior Project Engineer / Manager (Electricity T&D)

Builds

Substations, underground cables, overhead lines, and civils infrastructure for Northern Powergrid

Domain

Electricity Transmission and Distribution (T&D)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Project management, site investigation, engineering design, cost estimation, contract administration, stakeholder management, risk management, program development, safety management (CDM), equipment specification

Preferred skills

Degree in Electrical Engineering, NEBOSH qualification, experience with voltages up to 132kV

Technologies

NPg business systems, data/asset systems, FAT testing equipment

Responsibilities

Undertake site investigations and develop compliant engineering solutions; Produce firm cost proposals and validated estimates; Specify, order, and manage equipment and supplier interfaces; Review designs and supplier tenders; Project manage works to time, cost, and quality targets; Administer contracts and mobilisation; Develop and manage programmes with progress forecasts; Lead project teams and manage stakeholder engagement; Ensure delivery meets quality, safety, and environmental standards; Undertake audits and site inspections; Identify and manage project risks; Update asset records and support resource planning

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC managing major projects

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