Senior Project Engineer / Manager (NPg)

Company Description

Egis is a leading global architecture, consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work side by side with clients to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world.

Omnia Projects, part of the Egis Group, are a UK-based engineering consultancy specialising in electricity Transmission and Distribution (T&D) providing engineering, project management and technical assurance.

Project Description

Supplementing Northern Powergrid’s (NPg) capability, the successful individual will support and work with the NPg inhouse project delivery to provide works across several asset classes to include substations, underground cables, overhead lines and civils. This will cover at all system voltages from low voltage (LV) up to and including 132kV.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Project Engineer / Manager (10+ years’ experience), you will design, plan and deliver NPg project works from feasibility through to completion, ensuring compliance with NPg standards, systems and licence obligations.

Key responsibilities:

• Use and comply with NPg procedures, business systems and data/asset systems.
• Undertake site investigations and develop compliant engineering solutions and designs.
• Produce firm cost proposals, quotations, and validated estimates for connection offers.
• Specify, order and manage equipment, plant and supplier/contractor interfaces.
• Review designs, ICP submissions and supplier tenders; attend FAT and witness testing.
• Project manage works (whole or part lifecycle) to time, cost and quality targets.
• Administer contracts, tenders, mobilisation and ongoing contract management.
• Develop and manage programmes, providing regular progress and cost forecasts to NPg.
• Lead project teams and meetings; manage stakeholders and customer engagement.
• Ensure delivery meets NPg quality, safety (including CDM duties), and environmental standards.
• Undertake audits, site inspections and contribute to NPg audit programmes.
• Identify and manage project risks and resource requirements.
• Maintain NPg operational authorisations for substation access and supervision.
• Update NPg asset records and support portfolio resource planning.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Proven track record in the electricity distribution and/or transmission industry, delivering Project Engineer activities with typically 5+ years’ experience.
• Strong technical knowledge across all distribution asset classes (cables, overhead lines, substations and civils), with the competence to take responsibility for works from LV up to and including 66kV.
• Demonstrable experience managing both major projects and high-volume workstreams, including responsibility for projects typically valued in excess of £5m.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; HNC or equivalent qualifications will also be considered.
• NEBOSH or equivalent qualification in safety management.
• Experience working on CDM notifiable projects.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role, involving a blend of home working, time spent at NPg and Omnia Projects offices, and regular site visits across the North East region.

Key office locations include:

• Northern Powergrid: Newcastle, Sunderland, York, Castleford, Hull, Sheffield
• Omnia Projects: Northallerton

These are long-term roles. Engagement can be on a PAYE, Limited Company (Inside IR35) or contingent worker basis.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.