Director of Engineering
A leading power company, founded in 2010, is focused on developing, building, owning, and operating critical grid system infrastructure and small peaking power plants across the UK. The company is seeking a Director of Engineering to take on a lead technical role within the organization. This position will involve close collaboration with the Head of Development to assess the technical feasibility of new sites, manage the connection process for new plant projects, and deliver operational assets. The Engineering Director will be responsible for ensuring that new plants are delivered in a timely, cost-efficient, and safe manner. For existing plants, this role will provide key engineering oversight while the Head of Operations manages day-to-day operations.
The successful candidate will be hands-on, working with a team of internal and external resources to support new opportunities at the bid stage and lead their implementation and operation. To excel in this role, the candidate should possess strong knowledge of project management, supply chain, and operational requirements, backed by deeper technical knowledge and experience.
Rapidly produce outline layout plans and electrical connection schematics for potential sites to facilitate discussions with landlords, distribution companies, and equipment suppliers. Post project award, manage the equipment and project tender process to ensure competitive pricing for equipment supply and that the company obtains fit-for-purpose plants at competitive costs.
Implement project procurement, build, and commissioning processes.
Experienced power engineer with significant experience in small power projects ranging from £5M to £20M, familiar with distribution and generation issues, including protection.
Ability to produce and interpret plan layouts and single-line electrical diagrams.
Capable of managing a tight document control system and producing documents as required.
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering
This is a full-time position, typically requiring four days per week based in the Leamington Spa office.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to lead engineering efforts in the renewable energy sector, please reach out for more information!