We are seeking a Senior Associate Director –Substation Primary Design 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:

• Provide strategic leadership on FEED and detailed design workstreams for National
Grid and DNO clients.
• Oversee quality assurance, resource planning, and capability development across
multiple projects.
• Lead technical reviews of HV plant aspects including layouts, earthing design and
reports, mechanical interlocking, HV busbar calculations, and equipment
specifications.
• Coordinate with back-office engineers, sub-contractors, and suppliers to ensure
seamless delivery.
• Manage and contribute to tender packages, including technical and commercial
submissions.
• Chair design and hazard review meetings and ensure technical assurance of HV
plant design.
• Attend site visits, FAT and SAT as required.
• Mentor senior engineers and contribute to succession planning and capability
growth.
• Maintain and grow client relationships, supporting strategic business development
and market posit

• Represent in industry forums and contribute to shaping technical standards
and best practices.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer through the IET.
• LCDAE/PD (TP137) and TP141 authorisation preferred.

Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience in HV substation engineering (132kV–400kV), including
AIS/GIS and HVDC systems.
• Proven leadership in delivering complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of UK transmission and distribution standards and client
expectations.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills.
• Strategic thinking with commercial acumen and a track record of business
development.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes under
pressure.