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Technical DirectorJAM • Newcastle-under-Lyme, ENG, GB
Technical Director

Technical Director

JAM • Newcastle-under-Lyme, ENG, GB
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

I'm partnering with a long-established UK engineering company in the power systems sector to appoint a Technical Director specialising in high-voltage (HV) and extra-high-voltage (EHV) substation testing and commissioning.


This is a senior leadership position acting as the technical authority across grid infrastructure projects, combining strategic oversight with deep, hands-on expertise. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping engineering standards, leading commissioning activities, and ensuring the successful delivery of complex AIS and GIS substation projects across transmission and distribution (T&D) networks.


Key responsibilities:


Technical Governance & Strategy


  • Define and implement engineering strategies, protection philosophies, and commissioning procedures
  • Ensure alignment with international standards and UK utility requirements (e.g. National Grid, SSE, Scottish Power)
  • Act as the ultimate technical authority across HV/EHV projects


Project Oversight


  • Provide leadership from FEED (Front End Engineering Design) through detailed design, construction, and final commissioning
  • Oversee technical delivery across the full project lifecycle within transmission and distribution networks


Site & Commissioning Support


  • Lead and support complex testing and commissioning activities on HV/EHV substations
  • Resolve critical site issues, technical queries, and design deviations
  • Provide expert input on AIS (Air Insulated Switchgear) and GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) systems


Quality & Safety Assurance


  • Ensure all Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) meet stringent quality, safety, and environmental standards
  • Champion a “safety in design” and commissioning culture across all projects


Leadership & Mentorship


  • Mentor and develop engineering teams, including commissioning engineers and design staff
  • Act as a subject matter expert in client and stakeholder engagements
  • Drive continuous improvement in technical delivery and engineering excellence


Requirements:


  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • Extensive experience in HV/EHV substation design, testing, and commissioning within T&D environments
  • Deep knowledge of:
  • Protection & Control (P&C) systems
  • Primary plant (transformers, switchgear, CTs/VTs)
  • Secondary systems and substation automation
  • Strong experience with AIS and GIS substations
  • Proven ability to develop test procedures, analyse protection relay settings, and lead commissioning teams on major infrastructure projects
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in senior or principal engineering roles


Desirable:


  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent
  • Experience working with National Grid, SSE, Scottish Power, or similar utilities
  • Familiarity with IEC standards and modern substation automation protocols (e.g. IEC 61850)
  • Track record of leading large-scale or multi-site commissioning programmes


What’s on offer:


  • Executive-level technical leadership role within a specialist engineering business
  • Opportunity to shape and influence delivery of critical UK energy infrastructure
  • High-impact role combining strategy, leadership, and hands-on engineering
  • Flexible working with site exposure across major grid projects


The salary is £80,000 to £100,000 plus car allowance and an annual bonus.

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