Overview

At OCU, safety isn't just a policy—it's a core value that drives everything we do. As a Senior Project Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in upholding our commitment to safety by ensuring that every project delivered reflects our dedication to creating secure, responsible, and sustainable solutions for our clients and our people.

We believe growth is earned through delivery—by consistently exceeding expectations, driving innovation, and creating value for our clients. As our new Senior Project Engineer, you'll be at the heart of that mission, leading and overseeing multiple projects that fuel our expansion and deepen our impact.

What you will bring

This role isn't just about project delivery—it's about delivering to grow. You'll be instrumental in shaping our future, driving best practices, and strengthening our reputation through every successful project.

Life at OCU

At OCU, we offer a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, community volunteering days, and ongoing personal development and training.

We have an open-door culture, promote open communication, transparency and inclusiveness, creating a collaborative and productive work environment. Joining OCU means you will have a voice and the opportunity to make a positive impact while delivering to grow as we grow.

What happens next?

If the above sounds like you, please apply for the role. If you are suitable, I will contact you to provide more details like salary, package, benefits and more information about the company. If you love what you hear, we have a simple interview process.

Interview process

• Our first stage consists of a video call with our hiring manager — an opportunity for you both to find out more about each other.


• An in-person meeting to see where you will be working.


• Proven experience in an engineering role within a busy environment


• Strong hands-on engineering and problem-solving skills


• Ability to manage project timelines, budgets, and stakeholders


• Excellent communication and documentation skills


• Proficiency in CAD (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD), knowledge of lean delivery, experience with Navisworks and electronic permitting systems


• Familiarity with equipment validation and compliance standards

Who are we?

OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it. Working directly with many of the country\'s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

About the job

The Senior Project Engineer will oversee the delivery of Substation and Utility projects from a Utility Civil and Construction standpoint through design, construction, and commissioning. This role is responsible for ensuring all works are completed in line with design and programme allowances, maintaining high standards of quality and safety. The role will also be responsible for the delivery of all setting out, as-builts, and production of those artefacts.

About the company

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions. We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for personal development and career progression in a supportive environment. We are OCU, "One Company United".