Overview

Project Engineer (Senior Agent) – Power (OLE Linear Enabling) – Laing O\'Rourke. Location: 2025 to 2026 Birmingham UK and Bury St Edmunds split; 2027 South Essex for Delivery (nationwide opportunities coming up). Sector: Power / Major Civils Infrastructure. Type: Full-time, Permanent.

Be part of one of the largest upgrades to the UK power network in decades — a transformative, high-value project that will shape the nation\'s energy future. We\'re looking for a Project Engineer to lead on complex technical setup and delivery of critical infrastructure in the power sector, with a focus on safety, technical excellence, and large-scale infrastructure delivery.

You\'ll provide technical construction input for the civil engineering elements to enable large-scale overhead line (OLE) infrastructure. If you have a background in enabling works, Civil Engineering or Structures, this could be the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Providing buildability and construction input into the detailed design completed by the Lot 1 designers
• Clearing constraints to enable the new overhead lines to be built
• Installing temporary works, haul roads, drainage, and compounds
• Managing Utility diversions
• Installing permanent overhead line tower foundations

Essential Skills & Experience

• Track record of delivering major infrastructure projects (Power, Electrification, Civils, Rail, Highways, Wastewater or similar)
• Strong HSE management and leadership capabilities
• Deep understanding of project delivery lifecycle – scope, schedule, cost, and quality
• Effective contractor management and construction knowledge
• Quality management expertise and attention to technical detail
• Temporary Works Knowledge
• Design & Build experience
• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar qualification, including apprenticeship routes, and on-the-job experience

Desirable Experience

• Transmission Power Projects
• National Grid Projects experience
• GIS Mapping
• DFMA product coordination

Why Join This Project?

• Stability and very long-term work
• Work on one of the most significant energy upgrades in UK history
• Career-defining opportunity with high visibility and impact
• Supportive, forward-thinking team culture
• Strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation

About Us

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia. With more than 150 years of experience, Laing O\'Rourke is committed to delivering certainty, reliability and quality through energy, passion and teamwork.

Inclusion & Accessibility

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we offer the “Offer an interview” scheme to enable access for candidates with long-term health conditions and disabilities. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required and how we can support you in the workplace. For alternative application formats or more information on our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com

Seniorities & Employment

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Strategy/Planning
• Industries: Construction, Civil Engineering, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing