Project Engineer

Project Engineer (Electrical)Application Deadline: 5 December 2025Department: EngineeringEmployment Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: FlexibleReporting To: Head of EngineeringDescriptionAn opportunity has arisen to recruit a Project Engineer (Electrical) to join our Central Engineering team. The role will cover all our assets, so the base location is flexible to be any one of our sites or offices across UK and Ireland. Travel to and from all our sites and assets will be required, which may be for prolonged periods. The key purpose of the role is the development, construction and execution of large-scale capital projects whilst providing technical support to the operational EPUKI fleet. The focus will be CCGT Lifetime Extension projects, new build and any new development projects. Some periods will also require deputising for other roles, covering the other managerial positions on site and supporting the wider EPUKI teams on short term secondments.Key ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Head of Engineering, the key duties and responsibilities will include:Designing, developing and delivering the Engineering Strategy within the specialty.Have expertise of all matters relating to electrical engineering (including HV and transmission).Preparation, review and submission of electrical design and specifications.Oversight of engineering project development and implementation including (for example): provision of technical data; production and checking of engineering requirements / related documents; evaluation of tender submissions; commissioning support.Working with the Senior Project Electrical Engineer to give a qualified assessment of electrical designs, studies and reports.Works Witness testing of manufacturer equipment, contractor installations and attending works progress meetings to monitor the progress and quality of work.Delivering innovative technical solutions.Supporting major plant outages and project works.Contributing data and updates as ongoing part of the project's reporting requirements.Tracking and reporting on project progress.Overseeing the installation and commissioning of electrical systems, ensuring they are completed according to design specifications.Establishing and maintaining agreements with key maintenance and operations service providers and contractors, supporting the fleet in contractor selection, tender creation, review, and execution.Technical nomination processes and work with the site managers to ensure that all staff achieve their highest level of competence.Carrying out technical RCA, including cross site RCA investigations and promptly share the lessons from all incidents, share best practice across the fleet.Delivery of the EPUKI quality programme.Supporting the creation and challenge of site investment decisions.Delivering consistent Management of Change.Delivering cross fleet risk management, including project risk.Assisting with employee recruitment, selection, and training in the engineering area.Providing leadership and direction to the engineering teams, including managing individual and team performance.Providing technical oversight and audit of external resources (including operational and construction projects).Fully supporting the planning and execution of projects, deploying to sites as required.Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseBackgroundPrior experience in a senior engineering role working cross fleet, ideally a power station or similar infrastructure, specifically with CCGT power generation operational experience - essential.Experience in establishing and implementing a proactive approach towards Health, Safety and Environment management - essential. Understanding and commitment to building and leading a constructive culture where employees are provided with challenges and opportunities - essential.Experience in leading and managing a substantial number of employees in a process driven environment - essential. Ability to demonstrate and utilise extensive knowledge and experience of engineering, operational and maintenance management - essential.Construction experience - desirable.BehavioursStrong organisational skills - essential.Excellent written and oral communication - essential.Good interpersonal, communication and motivational skills with a flexible, enthusiastic, and committed attitude to work - essential.Self-driven and autonomous - essential. QualificationsDegree qualified in an engineering or related discipline (qualifications below this may be acceptable if evidenced by suitable experience) - essential.CEng/IEng status and membership of an engineering institution (or working towards) - essential.