🔌 Head of Engineering – Overhead Transmission Lines (UK)
đź“Ť United Kingdom & EU | Full-time | Senior Leadership
We are seeking a Head of Engineering (Overhead Transmission Lines, OHL) to lead our technical and engineering operations. This is a pivotal leadership role for an accomplished Chartered Engineer with extensive HV/EHV OHL experience and a proven track record in delivering complex, large-scale transmission projects.
🌍 Key Responsibilities
* Develop technical roadmaps and standard interfaces for OHL in the UK, ensuring compliance with BS/EN/IEC/ENA standards.
* Lead system integration design and engineering implementation of CICA cross-arms, conductors, fittings, and towers.
* Drive product type testing, certification, and inclusion into Transmission Owners’ Approved Product List (APL).
* Support constructability, technical solutions, and HSE compliance for line uprating and new build projects.
* Serve as the technical interface to customers, supporting bids, clarifications, and deviation management.
* Collaborate with the Group CTO to promote adoption of new materials and processes.
* Ensure safety in design best practice across projects, with focus on CDM and ESQCR compliance.
* Manage the development, wellbeing, recruitment, and budgeting of the department.
* Oversee quality systems to ensure robust technical governance throughout the project lifecycle.
* Act as focal point for engagement with internal and external senior stakeholders.
🎓 Experience & Qualifications
* BSc in Electrical Engineering (MBA desirable).
* Chartered Engineer in a relevant discipline.
* 15+ years of HV/EHV OHL engineering experience.
* 5+ years in management or senior technical roles with transmission projects (TO, EPC, consultancy, or utility).
* Proven leadership across the full lifecycle of OHL projects: design, approval, testing, commissioning.
⚡ Technical & Leadership Skills
* Strong leadership and strategic thinking, with the ability to deliver under changing conditions.
* In-depth knowledge of transmission engineering disciplines, industry standards, and design requirements.
* Expertise in safety legislation (CDM, ESQCR) and network operations.
* Advanced understanding of project controls, technical governance, and capital project delivery.
* Commercial acumen: balancing CapEx/OpEx, regulatory frameworks, and investment cases.
* Strong contractual and procurement knowledge (NEC3, commercial strategies).
* Established network and credibility with consultants, contractors, and industry stakeholders.
đź’ˇ Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to shape the UK’s transmission network of the future—leading innovation in OHL design, new materials adoption, and large-scale project delivery. You will have full responsibility for building and leading a high-performing engineering team, while engaging directly with senior stakeholders across the industry.