Lead Project Engineer - Electricity Transmission Projects

We're looking for a Lead Project Engineer to support the delivery of major onshore electricity transmission projects across the north of Scotland. You'll work across substations, overhead lines, cables and associated HV infrastructure, ensuring high‑quality engineering inputs throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate multi‑disciplinary engineering activities from early design through delivery.
• Lead engineering meetings and risk reviews, driving collaboration and issue resolution.
• Support design maturity, ensuring compliance with technical standards and governance requirements.
• Manage design changes, engineering documentation, and Gate deliverables.
• Compile Works Information (WI) content and maintain the Technical Query (TQ) register.
• Oversee review and approval of contractor engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate governance activities including site visits, technical reviews, HAZID/HAZOP/HAZCON, and operational engagement.
• Prepare Gate documentation such as Design Management Plans and DRMI.
• Escalate key engineering risks and support Project Assurance Reviews.

About You

• Experience in HV transmission, utilities, or complex infrastructure.
• Understanding of substation, OHL, or cable design processes.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Comfortable leading meetings and managing technical governance.