Director, Transmission Engineering
Director, Transmission Engineering
We are seeking an accomplished engineering leader to direct the development, delivery and continuous improvement of transmission infrastructure. This is a senior role requiring strong technical judgement, commercial awareness and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through complex, high-value programmes.
You will establish and implement the engineering strategy for transmission projects, ensuring that designs, standards and delivery methods support safety, reliability, resilience and long-term network performance. Working closely with senior stakeholders, project leaders, contractors, regulators and technical specialists, you will provide authoritative advice from early feasibility through to commissioning and operational handover.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and develop transmission engineering teams, promoting accountability, collaboration, innovation and professional excellence.
- Set engineering policies, technical standards, governance processes and assurance requirements across the project portfolio.
- Oversee the design and technical delivery of transmission assets, including overhead lines, underground cables, substations and associated systems.
- Review and approve engineering strategies, specifications, calculations, drawings, risk assessments and design submissions.
- Ensure projects comply with relevant legislation, industry standards, environmental commitments, health and safety requirements and quality controls.
- Identify technical risks, dependencies and opportunities, providing clear recommendations to support sound investment and delivery decisions.
- Manage relationships with consultants, suppliers and delivery partners, ensuring effective performance and the timely resolution of technical issues.
- Contribute to investment planning, budgeting, resource forecasting and the development of long-term transmission capability.
About you
You will be a chartered engineer, or working towards equivalent professional recognition, with substantial experience in transmission, electrical infrastructure or a closely related engineering environment. You will have a strong understanding of engineering design, asset management, project assurance and regulatory obligations, together with a track record of leading large-scale and technically complex programmes.
Excellent communication and influencing skills are essential. You will be comfortable engaging with executives and technical experts alike, translating complex information into practical decisions and building a culture focused on safety, integrity, inclusion and continuous improvement.
Director, Transmission Engineering
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