Director – Substation Primary
Location: UK-wide (flexible)
Experience: 20+ years

About
Our Energy & Power team is focused on providing a whole system approach, offering end-to-end services to support clients in energy networks, thermal generation, renewable generation and storage solutions. We help clients address challenges across countries and cities worldwide, delivering innovative solutions to support the transition from conventional thermal power to renewable generation.

A career with us means working on some of the world’s most exciting projects, solving complex challenges and undertaking meaningful work that benefits communities and the wider world.

Join a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

About the Opportunity
We are playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Director – Substation Primary to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.

Key Responsibilities
• Define and lead the strategic direction of the Substation Primary capability across the UK and Europe
• Provide executive leadership on FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clients
• Ensure quality assurance, technical governance, and delivery excellence across all substation projects
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and development of engineering talent to support growth and delivery
• Drive team billability, utilisation, and performance metrics aligned with business objectives
• Oversee resource planning and ensure adequate training and capability development
• Lead and support major bids, including technical strategy, resource alignment, and client engagement
• Review and approve HV plant aspects including layouts, earthing, interlocking, busbar calculations, and specifications
• Chair high-level design reviews, hazard reviews, and technical assurance meetings
• Attend site visits, FAT and SAT as required
• Represent the organisation in industry bodies and forums, influencing standards and best practices
• Maintain and grow strategic client relationships, supporting business development and market positioning

Qualifications
• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Chartered Engineer through the IET
• LCDAE and TP141 Authorisation – Mandatory

Skills & Experience
• Recognised authority in HV substation engineering (132kV–400kV), including AIS/GIS and HVDC systems
• Proven leadership across large-scale infrastructure programmes and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in bid strategy and client engagement
• Demonstrated success in team growth, recruitment, and capability development
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence technical standards and contribute to industry innovation