Energy & Power Director

Energy & Power Director

Location: North West England Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

The Opportunity

A leading engineering and infrastructure services organisation is seeking an experienced Energy & Power Director to lead the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects across the power and energy sector.

This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for operational performance, commercial success, client relationships and strategic growth. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering major infrastructure programmes that support the UK's energy transition and net-zero ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

Take full accountability for the successful delivery of multiple complex design-and-build projects. Lead and develop a team of project managers, engineers and technical specialists. Oversee the complete project lifecycle, from design and planning through to delivery and handover. Manage commercial performance, profitability and risk across a portfolio of projects. Act as the senior client interface, building long-term strategic relationships with key stakeholders. Ensure compliance with contractual and framework obligations. Drive continuous improvement, operational excellence and business growth. Support business development activities, including tendering and securing new opportunities.

About You

We're looking for a commercially minded leader with a strong track record within the power, energy, utilities or infrastructure sectors.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline. Engineering qualifications such as HNC, ONC, City & Guilds or equivalent. NEC4 Project Management accreditation. Senior leadership experience within a utility contracting, infrastructure or engineering environment. Proven experience managing P&L responsibility exceeding £5m. Strong commercial, contractual and tendering expertise. Experience managing Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) contracts. Budget management, estimating and financial control experience. Strong stakeholder and customer relationship management skills. Demonstrable success leading and developing high-performing teams. Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives. Previous experience within the Power & Energy sector.

What's On Offer?

Competitive salary and benefits package Private healthcare and healthcare cash plan Generous pension scheme Life assurance Hybrid working options 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Additional holiday purchase scheme Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Employee assistance programme Online GP service Retail and lifestyle discounts platform Employee referral bonus scheme

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing infrastructure and engineering business delivering essential projects across the UK's energy and power networks. You will have the autonomy to shape a major business area, develop high-performing teams and contribute to nationally important infrastructure programmes while advancing your own leadership career.

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