Project Engineer

About the Company

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

Spencer Ogden are seeking an experienced Senior/Project Engineer to support the delivery of complex EPC and energy infrastructure projects across the EMEA region. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineering professional with experience across high-voltage systems, renewable energy, battery storage, or utility-scale power projects.

About the Role

This is a hybrid position based in London with travel across EMEA as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage external engineering firms, subcontractors, and internal engineering disciplines including civil, electrical, network, and permitting teams to ensure on-time, on-budget, and high-quality project delivery.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet contractual requirements, are constructable, and account for regional and country-specific design and cost impacts.
• Lead internal and external design review meetings and ensure compliance with quality standards and project requirements.
• Promote value engineering and innovative approaches to improve system design and constructability.
• Support procurement activities through the development of construction and electrical equipment specifications and technical evaluation of vendor and subcontractor proposals.
• Review internal and subcontractor designs to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and project specifications.
• Take ownership of assigned EPC turnkey projects, including MV/HV systems, within a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Manage project escalations and support resolution of technical and delivery-related issues.
• Drive strong health and safety performance across assigned projects.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, procedures, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Travel across the EMEA region as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the design and delivery of utility-scale power systems, renewable energy projects, PV plants, or Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) within the EMEA region.

Required Skills

• Strong experience within EPC environments covering HV systems, renewable generation, or conventional power infrastructure.
• Excellent technical understanding of power systems and project delivery.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.
• Proven experience coordinating complex engineering projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Fluent English language skills.
• Additional European language skills, including German, are advantageous.
• Additional technical certifications or specialist training are beneficial.

Preferred Skills

• Additional technical certifications or specialist training are beneficial. xwzovoh

Pay range and compensation package

• 12-month contract opportunity
• Outside IR35 engagement
• Hybrid working arrangement based in London
• Opportunity to work on high-profile energy infrastructure projects across EMEA
• Collaborative and technically driven project environment
• Competitive day rate

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.