Back to jobs

Senior Project Engineer

Job description

Senior Project Engineer (ICP/Utilities)

Nation Wide (Remote) Travel to London twice a month.

£60,000 - £75,000 + Progression + Training + Vehicle + Holidays + Pension

Are you a Senior Project Engineer who is looking to join an ambitious and rapidly growing company offering a varied role, excellent development opportunities and the ability to progress within the business to management positions.

This rapidly growing company are a specialist in the design and consultancy of power systems for a range of sectors, and aim to provide a high quality service to their ever-growing client base. Due to their rapid expansion, they are now looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join their team.

In this varied role, you will be working from home and commuting to client sites, liaising with customers, managing the allocated resources from design through to construction, and helping to grow and develop the business. You will receive excellent training and progression opportunities

The ideal candidate will have an electrical engineering background and manage electrical infrastructure projects, ensuring timely, budget-compliant, and high-quality execution. Responsibilities include designing electrical networks and connections (up to 132kV), conducting demand calculations, and performing network designs. They will provide technical support, supervise staff and contractors, and participate in technical and safety audits. Additionally, they will maintain design procedures and network records, manage land transfer and easement processes, and liaise with DNOs for connection points and asset adoption.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project engineer who is looking to work alongside a highly skilled team and help develop the company.

The Role:

  • Direct and manage electrical infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Design and plan electrical networks from LV to 132kV, incorporating demand calculations and network design.
  • Offer technical support and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, including feasibility assessments and risk management.
  • Communicate with DNOs and connection providers, and oversee land transfers, easements, and licensed areas.
  • Oversee staff and contractors in network design, construction activities, and maintenance of network records.


The Person:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering preferred.
  • Professional registration with the IET or an equivalent body.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with a DNO, IDNO, or in a related consultancy role.
  • Proficient in electrical distribution systems, including LV, HV, and EHV.

Reference Number: 237032

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Maleek Randley at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.


The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.