Associate Director - HV Substation Design - UK&I
Core
Leading end-to-end HV substation design for grid-scale power infrastructure from concept to energisation, serving major clients like National Grid and hyperscalers.
Role type
Senior IC HV substation design lead (Associate Director)
Builds
HV substation schemes, grid connection studies, and detailed designs for energy transition and data centre projects.
Domain
Energy infrastructure / High Voltage (HV) Electrical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
HV substation design (concept, FEED, detailed), electrical AC HV plant/equipment (AIS/GIS), National Grid standards, design management, proposal/bid development, commercial awareness, safety compliance, mentorship
Preferred skills
HVDC systems, interconnectors, protection & control, SCADA, CDAE/LCDAE approval
Technologies
GIS, AIS, SCADA, HVDC
Responsibilities
Lead HV substation technical discussions with clients and teams; direct technical delivery and quality-check deliverables; apply lifecycle expertise from concept to detailed design; liaise with project management for resourcing and programmes; develop proposals and monitor project costs; build client relationships regarding grid strategies; champion safety in design; mentor junior engineers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities