Project Development Engineer DC

  • Hernshead Recruitment Ltd
  • Mar 18, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

The Role

  • Support the DC Projects team by conducting detailed site surveys and developing accurately costed, technically robust solutions for major renewal and upgrade projects within National Grid.

Key Responsibilities

  • Translate client requirements for DC battery renewal/upgrade projects into fully costed technical solutions, including:
    • Commercial offers
    • Technical specifications
    • Equipment data sheets
    • Estimated installation durations
  • Undertake detailed site surveys of DC equipment at customer locations
  • Prepare and submit comprehensive site visit reports with findings and recommendations
  • Investigate and recommend best-practice, specification-compliant solutions
  • Attend client meetings (on site and via Teams)
  • Produce RFQs for subcontract resources and manage through to costed proposals
  • Develop Cost Make-Up / Price Make-Up (CMU / PMU) documentation
  • Prepare supporting documentation for National Grid contractual handover
  • Provide technical support throughout project delivery
  • Assist with scope changes while maximising profitability
  • Undertake additional tasks as requested by the National Grid Project Manager

Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience

  • Graduate, HNC/HND, or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Working knowledge of:
    • Health & Safety practices
    • CDM regulations and responsibilities
  • Experience developing high-value projects (preferably within the power industry)