Project Engineer

**Project Engineer – Substation (Protection & Control)

Swansea North | £70/hr Umbrella | Inside IR35 | May Start**

Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Project Engineer to support internal panel modification works at Swansea North Substation. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong protection & control experience and previous exposure to National Grid sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee wiremen conducting internal panel installation and modification works.
• Ensure all works strictly follow technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and protection & control schemes.
• Attend pre-site planning meetings during April.
• Coordinate daily activities, maintain site compliance, and ensure safe delivery of works.
• Support testing, commissioning readiness, and quality assurance activities.

Technical Requirements

• Strong understanding of protection & control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and electrical schemes.
• Experience supervising or managing wiremen on substation projects.

Experience & Qualifications

• National Grid site experience is essential.
• Must hold a Competent Person (CP) document.
• SMSTS or SSSTS preferred.
• CSCS not required for this assignment.

Project Details

• Location: Swansea North Substation
• Duration: Approx. 4–5 weeks site work
• Start: Early May (with pre-site meetings in April)
• Possible extension: Up to 6–7 weeks
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30–17:30
• Overtime may be required depending on workload.

Rate

• £70 per hour (Umbrella)
• Inside IR35

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