Head of Technical
Yorkshire - Hybrid
Salary is dependent on experience + package
Fourblue have teamed up with a ICP who deliver turnkey utility infrastructure across the UK. They specialise in high-voltage electrical connections up to 132kV, serving sectors such as residential, commercial, renewables, and EV. They are now seeking a Head of Technical to join their growing team.
This is an opportunity for someone with deep technical expertise and strong leadership skills to manage a team of designers, oversee the delivery of complex 11kV to 132kV projects, and play a key strategic role in driving the business forward.
Responsibilities of the Head of Technical:
* Leading the design and technical function of the business, overseeing the full lifecycle of electrical infrastructure projects from concept to energisation
* Managing and mentoring a team of designers working across 11kV, 33kV, and 132kV connections, ensuring technical accuracy, compliance, and efficiency
* Taking full responsibility for design assurance and sign-off, ensuring all work meets DNO/IDNO and regulatory requirements
* Acting as the senior technical authority across all projects, supporting both internal and external stakeholders with expert guidance and design leadership
* Working closely with project managers, commercial teams, and clients to ensure design outputs align with delivery timelines, budgets, and operational needs
* Overseeing the preparation and submission of designs for contestable and non-contestable works, including cable routing, substation layouts, switchgear, protection schemes, and earthing
* Building strong working relationships with DNOs and IDNOs to streamline approvals and technical collaboration
* Supporting the tendering process by reviewing specifications, contributing to technical submissions, and advising on feasibility and risk
* Driving the development and implementation of best practices, design standards, and internal processes to improve quality and efficiency
* Staying up to date with industry regulations, innovation, and technology that can improve project outcomes or reduce delivery risk
* Championing a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the department
Criteria of the Head of Technical:
* A strong background in electrical infrastructure design, ideally from an ICP, DNO or IDNO
* Experience with 11kV, 33kV and 132kV design and delivery
* Qualified to sign off designs and act as the lead technical authority
* Experience in managing and developing engineering teams
* Commercial awareness and a passion for helping the business grow through technical excellence
* Confident, collaborative, and quality-drive
This is a unique opportunity to step into a senior technical leadership role, if you're an experienced designer ready to lead and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.