Technical Director HV Plant/OHL- Civils

Remote Source: WhatJobs
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Overview

In this Technical Director role, you will lead the HV Primary Plant team on civils design for substations, refurbishments, extensions, and new-build schemes, ensuring FEED and detailed design quality. You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams and engage key T&D clients to shape technically excellent, value-driven outcomes. Your leadership will grow the HV primary plant capability and strengthen client relationships, driving growth and energy-transition initiatives. This is a UK-wide, flexible opportunity to influence major projects and mentor talent.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive salary
  • bonus schemes
  • enhanced pension plan
  • annual leave with buy/sell option
  • private medical insurance
  • group income protection & life assurance included as standard

Responsibilities

  • Lead the HV Primary Plant team on civils design projects
  • Oversee FEED and detailed design for substation refurbishments, extensions, and new-build schemes and associated infrastructure (e.g., OHL)
  • Drive technical excellence and high-quality delivery across projects
  • Engage with UK Transmission & Distribution clients to apply sector knowledge
  • Shape and grow the HV Primary Plant capability within the T&D team
  • Develop people through coaching and mentoring, fostering a collaborative knowledge-sharing environment
  • Promote best practices and innovative approaches to support the energy transition

Key requirements

  • Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
  • Extensive HV plant design and/OHL specification experience
  • Broad understanding of UK Transmission & Distribution clients and standards
  • Chartered Engineer status (ICE) or working towards it
  • Experience as a Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) under National Grid TP137 or equivalent client-defined role
  • Strong problem-solving skills with ability to develop innovative, practical solutions
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to drive team success
  • collaborative
  • proactive
  • coaching and mentoring
  • HV plant design
  • OHL specification
  • FEED and detailed design

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