Project Engineer (Interfaces) Full Time NEW

Join us and power The Great Grid Upgrade through world‑class HVDC projects.

Strategic Infrastructure is delivering a portfolio of HVDC projects along the east coast of Great Britain, supporting the UK Government’s ambition to connect 50GW of offshore wind by 2030.

We’re looking for Project Engineers to coordinate engineering activities across our Offshore Portfolio, working closely with other Project Engineers to manage complex interfaces between projects. You’ll apply your engineering expertise to support the development and delivery of major infrastructure, engaging with stakeholders, managing interfaces, and helping ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and on time while minimising risk.

By enabling the transport of home‑grown clean energy from offshore wind to where it’s needed most, this work will strengthen the security, resilience and stability of the UK’s transmission network.

The role offers hybrid working, with flexibility to travel across England and Scotland depending on project needs.

Project Level Key Interfaces Include

• Converter Station to HVAC Cables.
• Adjacent AC Substation connections including HVAC Cables / Overhead Line from Converter Station.
• Associated Transmission Operator (TO) work packages, e.g. provision of telecommunications etc.
• Interfaces with other neighbouring projects (identifying and tracking interdependencies and conflicts).

Key Accountabilities

• Promote a strong emphasis on Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) compliance and ensuring the highest standards of SHEQ are maintained.
• Coordinate engineering interfaces between work packages, internally (NG only or between joint venture partners) and externally with other neighbouring projects, in an efficient and effective manner.
• Participate in the engineering development and delivery of projects.
• Manage interface engineering activities as defined in the project programme, identifying any risks and issues, propose mitigating activities and escalate as required.
• Manage and maintaining interface registers/schedules, tracking progress of each item and including on the project risk register as appropriate.
• Support the development and delivery of a safe, cost effective and compliant design.

About You

• Degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Working towards membership of an appropriate professional institution.
• Awareness of UK Health and Safety legislation and the specific regulations which apply to engineering and construction projects.
• Demonstrable experience gained across a range of engineering infrastructure type projects from participating as a member of project teams on complex projects.
• Understanding of the engineering processes associated with the development of major strategic infrastructure projects.
• Good influencing, negotiating and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Knowledge in one or more of the following areas from 33 kV to 400 kV:
• Delivery of strategic electricity transmission network construction projects
• Switchgear/transformers/transmission and/or distribution electrical system design
• Civil design
• Main plant design
• Protection and control design
• Overhead Line (OHL) and cable design
• HVDC systems

What You’ll Get

A competitive salary between £54,000 – £65,000 – dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a job requirement car, a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

About Us

National Grid Strategic Infrastructure is a Business Unit created to propel our grid forward to deliver in 5 years, what has been achieved in the previous 30. By 2030 we aim to have 17 new major infrastructure projects live across England, Scotland and Wales.

Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people.

Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via The Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home-grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future.

Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.

More information

This role closes on 4 May 2026 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. There will be a requirement to attend an in-person interview in London or Warwick.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.