Transmission & Distribution Recruitment

We are looking for an experienced Lead Project Engineer to support the delivery of major high-voltage transmission projects. The role will take responsibility for coordinating engineering activities from the early development and optioneering stages through design development and into project delivery.Working across multiple engineering disciplines, you will drive design maturity, coordinate technical deliverables, manage engineering risks and changes, and ensure that projects progress through the required technical and governance gateways.This is a key role within the project team, requiring strong technical coordination, stakeholder management and project engineering experience within the transmission, substations or wider electrical infrastructure sector.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate engineering inputs and outputs throughout the project lifecycle, from optioneering and initial design through to detailed design and delivery.Chair regular engineering coordination meetings, ensuring effective collaboration between engineering disciplines and timely resolution of technical issues.Lead engineering risk meetings, identifying and managing engineering, design and quality risks while maximising opportunities for improvement.Drive design maturity and ensure engineering scope is delivered to the required quality, technical and programme requirements.Provide engineering input into project programmes and monitor progress against key engineering milestones.Ensure designs and engineering deliverables comply with relevant technical specifications, standards, policies and procedures.Support the resolution of technical non-compliances through the appropriate Deviation from Specification process where requirements cannot be met.Manage engineering and design changes in accordance with the project change control process, including preparation and coordination of supporting documentation.Coordinate engineering disciplines to ensure all required deliverables are completed at the appropriate project gates.Coordinate the collection and development of engineering information required for Works Information (WI) packages.Manage the engineering Technical Query (TQ) register throughout project delivery, ensuring queries are appropriately assigned, progressed and closed out.Coordinate the review, acceptance and sign-off of contractor engineering deliverables.Lead and coordinate engineering activities required at each project governance gate, ensuring all requirements are completed in accordance with the project governance framework.Coordinate and lead activities including:Site visitsSenior engineering reviewsOperational engagementHAZID, HAZOP and HAZCON workshopsDesign Authority ReviewsTechnical Authority Reviews where requiredPrepare and coordinate key engineering governance documentation, including:Design Management PlansDesign Risk Management Indexes (DRMI)Design Authority ReportsGate documentation and supporting engineering evidenceEscalate significant engineering decisions, technical risks and unresolved issues to Senior Engineers and Engineering Managers.Support Project Assurance Reviews (PAR) by preparing and submitting required engineering documentation and responding to review findings and feedback.Maintain effective communication between engineering, project management, construction, operations, commercial and contractor teams.Promote a proactive approach to engineering quality, technical assurance and design risk management throughout the project lifecycle.RequirementsProven experience in a Lead Project Engineer, Project Engineer, Engineering Manager or similar engineering coordination role.Experience working on major transmission, substation, power infrastructure or high-voltage electrical projects.Strong understanding of the engineering lifecycle from concept/optioneering through design development and project delivery.Experience coordinating multiple engineering disciplines and managing interfaces between technical teams.Strong knowledge of design management, engineering governance, technical assurance and change control.Experience managing contractor engineering deliverables and technical queries.Experience participating in or leading engineering reviews, risk workshops and design assurance activities.Understanding of project governance and gated delivery processes.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, project delivery and operational teams.Ability to identify, manage and escalate engineering risks and technical issues effectively.Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline is preferred.Relevant experience within the UK transmission or regulated energy infrastructure environment would be advantageous.Key SkillsEngineering Coordination | Design Management | Transmission Projects | Technical Assurance | Engineering Governance | Risk Management | Change Control | Contractor Management | Design Reviews | HAZID / HAZOP / HAZCON | Technical Queries | Works Information | Project DeliveryWhat You'll Be DoingThis role is ideal for an experienced project engineer who enjoys working at the interface between engineering and project delivery. You will have significant involvement in coordinating technical teams, driving design maturity, managing engineering risks and ensuring that projects successfully progress through their required governance and assurance stages.You will play a central role in ensuring that engineering activities are aligned with scope, quality, programme and project governance requirements, while providing effective coordination between the project team, engineering disciplines, contractors and operational stakeholders.ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.

We are looking for an experienced Lead Project Engineer to support the delivery of major high-voltage transmission projects. The role will take responsibility for coordinating engineering activities from the early development and optioneering stages through design development and into project delivery.Working across multiple engineering disciplines, you will drive design maturity, coordinate technical deliverables, manage engineering risks and changes, and ensure that projects progress through the required technical and governance gateways.This is a key role within the project team, requiring strong technical coordination, stakeholder management and project engineering experience within the transmission, substations or wider electrical infrastructure sector.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate engineering inputs and outputs throughout the project lifecycle, from optioneering and initial design through to detailed design and delivery.Chair regular engineering coordination meetings, ensuring effective collaboration between engineering disciplines and timely resolution of technical issues.Lead engineering risk meetings, identifying and managing engineering, design and quality risks while maximising opportunities for improvement.Drive design maturity and ensure engineering scope is delivered to the required quality, technical and programme requirements.Provide engineering input into project programmes and monitor progress against key engineering milestones.Ensure designs and engineering deliverables comply with relevant technical specifications, standards, policies and procedures.Support the resolution of technical non-compliances through the appropriate Deviation from Specification process where requirements cannot be met.Manage engineering and design changes in accordance with the project change control process, including preparation and coordination of supporting documentation.Coordinate engineering disciplines to ensure all required deliverables are completed at the appropriate project gates.Coordinate the collection and development of engineering information required for Works Information (WI) packages.Manage the engineering Technical Query (TQ) register throughout project delivery, ensuring queries are appropriately assigned, progressed and closed out.Coordinate the review, acceptance and sign-off of contractor engineering deliverables.Lead and coordinate engineering activities required at each project governance gate, ensuring all requirements are completed in accordance with the project governance framework.Coordinate and lead activities including:Site visitsSenior engineering reviewsOperational engagementHAZID, HAZOP and HAZCON workshopsDesign Authority ReviewsTechnical Authority Reviews where requiredPrepare and coordinate key engineering governance documentation, including:Design Management PlansDesign Risk Management Indexes (DRMI)Design Authority ReportsGate documentation and supporting engineering evidenceEscalate significant engineering decisions, technical risks and unresolved issues to Senior Engineers and Engineering Managers.Support Project Assurance Reviews (PAR) by preparing and submitting required engineering documentation and responding to review findings and feedback.Maintain effective communication between engineering, project management, construction, operations, commercial and contractor teams.Promote a proactive approach to engineering quality, technical assurance and design risk management throughout the project lifecycle.RequirementsProven experience in a Lead Project Engineer, Project Engineer, Engineering Manager or similar engineering coordination role.Experience working on major transmission, substation, power infrastructure or high-voltage electrical projects.Strong understanding of the engineering lifecycle from concept/optioneering through design development and project delivery.Experience coordinating multiple engineering disciplines and managing interfaces between technical teams.Strong knowledge of design management, engineering governance, technical assurance and change control.Experience managing contractor engineering deliverables and technical queries.Experience participating in or leading engineering reviews, risk workshops and design assurance activities.Understanding of project governance and gated delivery processes.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, project delivery and operational teams.Ability to identify, manage and escalate engineering risks and technical issues effectively.Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline is preferred.Relevant experience within the UK transmission or regulated energy infrastructure environment would be advantageous.Key SkillsEngineering Coordination | Design Management | Transmission Projects | Technical Assurance | Engineering Governance | Risk Management | Change Control | Contractor Management | Design Reviews | HAZID / HAZOP / HAZCON | Technical Queries | Works Information | Project DeliveryWhat You'll Be DoingThis role is ideal for an experienced project engineer who enjoys working at the interface between engineering and project delivery. You will have significant involvement in coordinating technical teams, driving design maturity, managing engineering risks and ensuring that projects successfully progress through their required governance and assurance stages.You will play a central role in ensuring that engineering activities are aligned with scope, quality, programme and project governance requirements, while providing effective coordination between the project team, engineering disciplines, contractors and operational stakeholders.ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.

We are looking for an experienced Lead Project Engineer to support the delivery of major high-voltage transmission projects. The role will take responsibility for coordinating engineering activities from the early development and optioneering stages through design development and into project delivery.Working across multiple engineering disciplines, you will drive design maturity, coordinate technical deliverables, manage engineering risks and changes, and ensure that projects progress through the required technical and governance gateways.This is a key role within the project team, requiring strong technical coordination, stakeholder management and project engineering experience within the transmission, substations or wider electrical infrastructure sector.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate engineering inputs and outputs throughout the project lifecycle, from optioneering and initial design through to detailed design and delivery.Chair regular engineering coordination meetings, ensuring effective collaboration between engineering disciplines and timely resolution of technical issues.Lead engineering risk meetings, identifying and managing engineering, design and quality risks while maximising opportunities for improvement.Drive design maturity and ensure engineering scope is delivered to the required quality, technical and programme requirements.Provide engineering input into project programmes and monitor progress against key engineering milestones.Ensure designs and engineering deliverables comply with relevant technical specifications, standards, policies and procedures.Support the resolution of technical non-compliances through the appropriate Deviation from Specification process where requirements cannot be met.Manage engineering and design changes in accordance with the project change control process, including preparation and coordination of supporting documentation.Coordinate engineering disciplines to ensure all required deliverables are completed at the appropriate project gates.Coordinate the collection and development of engineering information required for Works Information (WI) packages.Manage the engineering Technical Query (TQ) register throughout project delivery, ensuring queries are appropriately assigned, progressed and closed out.Coordinate the review, acceptance and sign-off of contractor engineering deliverables.Lead and coordinate engineering activities required at each project governance gate, ensuring all requirements are completed in accordance with the project governance framework.Coordinate and lead activities including:Site visitsSenior engineering reviewsOperational engagementHAZID, HAZOP and HAZCON workshopsDesign Authority ReviewsTechnical Authority Reviews where requiredPrepare and coordinate key engineering governance documentation, including:Design Management PlansDesign Risk Management Indexes (DRMI)Design Authority ReportsGate documentation and supporting engineering evidenceEscalate significant engineering decisions, technical risks and unresolved issues to Senior Engineers and Engineering Managers.Support Project Assurance Reviews (PAR) by preparing and submitting required engineering documentation and responding to review findings and feedback.Maintain effective communication between engineering, project management, construction, operations, commercial and contractor teams.Promote a proactive approach to engineering quality, technical assurance and design risk management throughout the project lifecycle.RequirementsProven experience in a Lead Project Engineer, Project Engineer, Engineering Manager or similar engineering coordination role.Experience working on major transmission, substation, power infrastructure or high-voltage electrical projects.Strong understanding of the engineering lifecycle from concept/optioneering through design development and project delivery.Experience coordinating multiple engineering disciplines and managing interfaces between technical teams.Strong knowledge of design management, engineering governance, technical assurance and change control.Experience managing contractor engineering deliverables and technical queries.Experience participating in or leading engineering reviews, risk workshops and design assurance activities.Understanding of project governance and gated delivery processes.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, project delivery and operational teams.Ability to identify, manage and escalate engineering risks and technical issues effectively.Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline is preferred.Relevant experience within the UK transmission or regulated energy infrastructure environment would be advantageous.Key SkillsEngineering Coordination | Design Management | Transmission Projects | Technical Assurance | Engineering Governance | Risk Management | Change Control | Contractor Management | Design Reviews | HAZID / HAZOP / HAZCON | Technical Queries | Works Information | Project DeliveryWhat You'll Be DoingThis role is ideal for an experienced project engineer who enjoys working at the interface between engineering and project delivery. You will have significant involvement in coordinating technical teams, driving design maturity, managing engineering risks and ensuring that projects successfully progress through their required governance and assurance stages.You will play a central role in ensuring that engineering activities are aligned with scope, quality, programme and project governance requirements, while providing effective coordination between the project team, engineering disciplines, contractors and operational stakeholders.ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.

The role will have responsibility for coordinating Principal Designer activities across multiple work packages and ensuring that design risks, interfaces, changes and health and safety information are effectively managed from design through to construction and handover.Key ResponsibilitiesReview and familiarise yourself with existing organisational CDM procedures, standards and processes, with particular focus on requirements relating to the Principal Designer role.Take ownership of Principal Designer-related procedures, documentation and processes across the assigned projects and work packages.Ensure all internal and external designers understand and comply with their duties and responsibilities under CDM Regulations.Establish and facilitate regular meetings with Clients, Principal Contractors, Principal Designers, Engineering teams and other relevant project stakeholders.Chair regular Principal Designer coordination meetings, ensuring effective communication, collaboration and exchange of health and safety information between design teams.ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.

Lot Manager | Overhead Line Construction - Major Grid Reinforcement Project Position: Losverantwortlicher / Projektleitung Freileitungsbau (m/f/d)Project: Overhead Line ConstructionLocation: Stuttgart and project region Heidelberg, Heilbronn & WürzburgStart Date: October 1, 2026, or earlierContract Duration: Approx. 24 months, target completion September 30, 2028Workload: Approx. 40 hours/week (1.0 FTE)Remote Work: 40%On-site Presence: 60% in Stuttgart and/or the project regionTravel: Willingness to work across the project area in Heidelberg, Heilbronn and Würzburg, as well as Stuttgart ResponsibilitiesTake over the role of Project Lead / Losverantwortlicher Freileitungsbau for the assigned lot or sub-project.Assume overall professional and organisational responsibility for the assigned lot within the framework defined by the overall project management.Plan, organise, manage and monitor the project while ensuring compliance with cost, schedule, quality and acceptance requirements.Independently coordinate internal and external stakeholders involved in the assigned project area.Represent the project internally and externally and manage the relevant interfaces.Carry out stakeholder management, including communication and coordination with project participants and external parties.Manage project changes, schedules and project-related deadlines.Plan resources and establish an appropriate project organisation.Perform risk and opportunity management, including identification, monitoring and implementation of mitigation or exploitation measures.Prepare regular and target-group-oriented project reporting using the designated tools.Ensure the constructability of the project while complying with all relevant approval conditions and regulatory requirements.Fulfil relevant client / owner responsibilities within the assigned project scope.Organise occupational health, safety and environmental protection measures and regularly monitor compliance.Reserve material provisions for overhead line construction in the TransnetBW central warehouse and arrange material orders.Organise, coordinate and lead the project team.Take responsibility for project-related decisions in the event of conflicting objectives.Coordinate and ensure complete and structured project documentation.Coordinate and conduct lessons-learned workshops to improve internal project processes.Manage and coordinate general contractors, suppliers and service providers.Coordinate with TransnetBW plant operations regarding plant responsibility and construction supervision, including DB Energie where applicable.Plan and register required switching operations.Coordinate and support commissioning / putting installations into operation.Ensure complete project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.Provide regular and structured information to the overall project management and management team. RequirementsCompleted technical degree, ideally in Civil Engineering, or a technical vocational qualification combined with extensive further training.Minimum Senior-level professional experience.More than 5 years of professional experience in overhead line construction (Freileitungsbau), particularly in planning and construction execution.More than 4 years of project management experience.Solid theoretical foundation in project management; an IPMA Level D or higher certification is advantageous.More than 4 years of leadership experience, either in project environments or line management.Strong communication and moderation skills.Strong negotiation skills and assertiveness.Structured, organised and detail-oriented working style.Strong ability to independently manage complex projects and coordinate multiple internal and external stakeholders.Strong knowledge of overhead line construction and the ability to manage both technical and organisational project requirements.For candidates whose native language is not German, strong German communication skills must be demonstrated and explained as part of the candidate submission. Role FocusThe role is structured around three main areas:Overhead Line Construction / Freileitungstechnik - 40%Project Management - 30%Leadership - 30%The overall objective is to ensure the structured, compliant and traceable execution of the assigned overhead line construction lot while meeting the project's cost, schedule, quality and acceptance priorities. Tools / SystemsMS OfficeMS ProjectSharePoint / Project SharePointELOIHL-webQ-GISInternal project management tools* Other client-specific project management and reporting systemsersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.

ersg are supporting an international EPC Contractor in their search for a HV Substation Construction Manager to support their construction process and adherence to HV Grid Code on their Renewable Energy projects in the South of Italy.This is a remote working role, with the expectation to travel to site and client meetings regularly.Key responsibilities in this role include;Act as the primary point of contact for all grid connection matters.Manage relationships with Terna.Review designs, and endure compliance with grid operators and project stakeholders.Manage adherence to all Grid Code requirements and connection agreements during construction.Develop and maintain technical documentation required for grid compliance.Collaborate with key stakeholders (Engineering, Project Management, SHEQ teams).Manage process across full project lifecycle and adherence to project milestones.This role offers a salary between €50,000 and €75,000 + bonus + expenses + healthcare + benefits.Applicants should have at least five years of experience on delivering HV substation projects, and be able to demonstrate their relationship with Italian Grid Operators.Applicants MUST have an Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification (degree level). You MUST also be able to speak Italian and English (B1 level).ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.

Position: Material Estimator / Material Planning Specialist (m/f/d)Project: Overhead Line Construction Location: Stuttgart, Germany Start Date: October 2026 Contract Duration: Until September 30, 2027, with potential extension Workload: Approx. 40 hours/week (1.0 FTE) Remote Work: 60% On-site Presence: 40% in Stuttgart, typically around 2 days per weekResponsibilitiesDetermine and compile project-specific material requirements for overhead line construction using defined tools and methodologies.Calculate material requirements for conductor wires, earth wires, overhead cables, fittings, insulators, attachments, construction cables, steel components, connecting materials, climbing systems, and related equipment.Calculate conductor wire drum/pass lengths.Determine additional material requirements for sample testing based on applicable standards, normative requirements, and internal technical guidelines.Coordinate and monitor delivery quantities and delivery schedules with internal departments and suppliers.Support the Project Manager in arranging replacement deliveries for defective or non-conforming materials.Maintain, validate, and control project-related material and numerical data.Carry out ad-hoc calculations and provide numerical evaluations related to material requirements.Support the project team in ensuring that material requirements are delivered in accordance with project schedules, quality requirements, and technical specifications.Provide regular and structured information to the overall project management and management team regarding material-related topics.Support the timely and budget-compliant execution of outstanding measures within the overhead line construction project. RequirementsCompleted technical qualification as a Technician or a completed degree in Engineering (FH, University, or DH).Strong numerical and analytical skills with a high affinity for working with figures and data.Very good Microsoft Excel skills; programming knowledge in Excel VBA is advantageous.Experience in overhead line construction (Freileitungsbau) is highly desirable.Experience in project management and knowledge of line construction, steel construction, or linear infrastructure projects.Strong ability to work with technical and project-related data and translate requirements into accurate material calculations.Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with project management, internal departments, and external suppliers.German communication skills sufficient for effective coordination within the project environment.Willingness to travel to project locations within Baden-Württemberg Tools / SystemsMicrosoft Excel / MS OfficeExcel VBA advantageousMS ProjectSharePointELOIHL-webQ-GISOther internal project management tools ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.

Join one of the UK's largest electricity infrastructure programmes and play a key role in delivering major civil engineering works including overhead line upgrades, substations, earthworks, roads, drainage, piling and foundations.As a Section Engineer, you'll support site delivery, carry out setting out and engineering control, coordinate construction activities, maintain quality records, and provide technical support across multiple work fronts.What We're Looking ForSite Engineer, Section Engineer or similar experienceStrong setting out and engineering control backgroundCivil engineering, infrastructure, utilities or construction project experienceCSCS Card and Full UK Driving LicenceCivil Engineering qualification (or related discipline)Must have full UK working rightsWhat's on Offer?Major career development opportunityExposure to a nationally significant infrastructure projectCompetitive salary + car allowanceLong-term project pipeline and progression opportunitiesPlease note: This is a site-based role requiring travel between project locations and successful completion of a DBS check.Apply today with ERSG to be part of a project helping shape the UK's future energy network. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.