Site Engineer / Project Engineer - Electrical, Transmission, OHL, National Grid
2 days ago
Birmingham
Site Engineer / Project Engineer (Electrical, OHL, Transmission, National Grid) Transmission, Distribution, OHL Salary: £dependent on experience + benefits + site bonuses Benefits: Company vehicle (for site travel), professional memberships, support toward chartership Location: UK-wide (travel to project sites and office locations as required) Type: Full-time ARCA Resourcing is partnering with an ambitious and fast-growing engineering organisation within the UK construction and energy sector to recruit a Site / Project Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer looking to develop a well-rounded skillset across design, site delivery, and project engineering, working on high-voltage infrastructure and renewable energy projects across the UK. The Role This is a hybrid engineering role combining design coordination, CAD work, project support, and site-based responsibilities. You’ll gain exposure across the full project lifecycle - from early-stage surveys and design through to construction, commissioning, and close-out - supporting the delivery of substations, overhead lines, cable installations, and grid connection schemes. Key Responsibilities • Interface with clients including National Grid and UK DNOs, • Support communication between site teams, design teams, and project leadership, • Coordinate and support topographical, environmental, and utility surveys, • Produce and update 2D and 3D CAD drawings for design and construction use, • Assist with preparation of technical documentation, including method statements and construction phase plans, • Coordinate site logistics, deliveries, and supply chain interfaces, • Assist in managing site activities to ensure safe and efficient delivery, • Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives, • Support implementation of SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality) standards, • Contribute to risk assessments, HAZIDs, and constructability reviews, • Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and site safety requirements, • Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant CAD software (e.g. Civil 3D, MicroStation), • Understanding of transmission & distribution or renewable energy projects, • Awareness of health & safety legislation, including CDM, • Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills Experience & Qualifications Essential: • Experience on live construction or infrastructure projects in an engineering or supervisory role, • Practical understanding of site-based project delivery, • Experience working on National Grid or DNO projects, • Familiarity with project controls (cost, programme, risk), • Exposure to substations, overhead lines, cables, or grid connections, • Progress toward or holding relevant authorisations (e.g. SR163, Competent Person, NSI8), • Experience with UAV surveys, GIS systems, or digital field tools Why Apply? • Work with a forward-thinking and growing organisation in the energy sector, • Gain exposure across design, site delivery, and project engineering, • Be involved in high-profile UK infrastructure and renewable projects, • Strong support for career development and professional progression, • Competitive salary, benefits, and performance-related bonuses Apply Now If you’re a motivated engineer looking to build a diverse career across project delivery and site engineering, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today through ARCA Resourcing. Please click on the link to apply.