Technical Director HV Plant/OHL- Civils

As part of continued and ambitious growth, Stantec is seeking a Technical Director level HV Primary Plant Engineer to join our Energy & Resources business within the Transmission & Distribution team. This role can be based anywhere in the UK and offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering projects of varying scale while contributing to our wider growth ambitions.

You will join a well-established team working with a diverse portfolio of high-profile clients, helping to strengthen our position as a leading engineering consultancy. With a flexible, UK-wide team structure, this is a unique opportunity to shape and develop a high-performing transmission and distribution capability that supports the energy transition.

About the Role

In this leadership role, you will be responsible for developing and leading the HV Primary Plant team on civils design projects. You will oversee both FEED and detailed design for substation refurbishments, extensions, and new-build schemes and associated infrastructure such as OHL etc.

Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will drive technical excellence across projects while ensuring high-quality delivery. The role also includes engaging with key Transmission & Distribution clients across the UK, requiring strong sector knowledge and experience.

Your Impact

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping and growing the HV Primary Plant capability within the Transmission & Distribution team. You will lead the delivery of FEED and detailed design across a diverse portfolio of substation projects, ensuring high-quality, innovative solutions that meet client requirements and industry standards.

By working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will help deliver integrated engineering outcomes that add real value to our clients. Your leadership will strengthen existing client relationships and support the development of new opportunities, contributing directly to the continued success and growth of the business.

A key part of your impact will be in developing people—coaching and mentoring team members while fostering a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment. You will champion technical excellence and continuous improvement, encouraging the adoption of best practices and innovative approaches that support the wider energy transition.

About You

You are a proactive and collaborative engineering leader with a strong understanding of the electricity transmission and distribution industry. You are passionate about developing talent and sharing knowledge, and you stay engaged with the engineering community to drive innovation and best practice.

You will bring:

• A degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Extensive experience in HV plant design and/OHL specification
• A 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 an equivalent client defined role
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative, practical solutions and understand their wider project context
• A collaborative mindset, valuing diverse contributions and sharing ideas to drive team success

Why Join Us

• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025.
• We do what is right : Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered.
• We are better together : A supportive and collaborative team environment and wider ERG network.
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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