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HV Director - Critical Systems

Chester, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-02-04 → 2026-07-31

Core

Lead and develop electrical design capability for critical power systems up to 33 kV across industrial, healthcare, government, and infrastructure sectors.

Role type

Senior Technical Director (Electrical Engineering)

Builds

Resilient private power distribution networks, HV substations, and low-carbon energy integration solutions.

Domain

Electrical Engineering / Power Systems / Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

High Voltage (HV) system design up to 33 kV, Low Voltage (LV) network design, protection coordination, fault level analysis, load flow studies, arc flash hazard analysis, switchgear specification, transformer sizing, earthing system design, DNO interface management, resilience architecture (N+1, 2N), power system analysis software proficiency (ETAP, Trimble), low-carbon technology integration (BESS, renewables), Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

Preferred skills

Experience with G99/G100 compliance, ENA/IEC/BS standards, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, battery storage systems.

Technologies

ETAP, Trimble

Responsibilities

Lead concept, feasibility, and detailed designs for HV and LV power distribution systems; develop and review equipment specifications and protection philosophies; undertake network modelling and analysis including short-circuit calculations and power quality studies; provide technical due diligence and assurance on electrical infrastructure projects; support energy resilience and decarbonisation planning.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & hands-on technical expertise

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