Senior Transmission & Grid Technical Lead

Senior Transmission & Grid Technical Lead

Our client is seeking a Senior Transmission & Grid Technical Lead to support the delivery of major power infrastructure programmes. This permanent position combines technical leadership, project management, stakeholder engagement and commercial support across high-voltage transmission and distribution projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of complex transmission and power infrastructure projects. Provide senior technical guidance on grid connection, transmission and substation developments. Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring technical quality, programme performance and effective stakeholder engagement. Support business development activities, including bid preparation, tender submissions and client engagement. Provide technical expertise relating to network owner requirements, procurement routes and project delivery models. Review and contribute to engineering designs, technical documentation and project solutions. Support capability growth through mentoring, knowledge sharing and technical leadership. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, network operators and key project stakeholders.

Requirements

Significant experience within the electricity transmission and distribution sector. Strong understanding of high-voltage transmission infrastructure and project delivery. Experience working on major transmission network projects. Familiarity with utility, transmission owner and distribution network environments. Background within an engineering consultancy, infrastructure contractor, developer or network organisation. Experience managing projects and supporting technical proposals and client submissions. Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation. Knowledge of transmission and distribution procurement and delivery processes. Established industry network across the UK energy and infrastructure sector. Experience supporting business growth and client development activities. Understanding of grid connections, power systems and the wider energy transition.

Benefits

Opportunity to influence nationally significant infrastructure projects. Senior leadership role within a growing and collaborative engineering environment. Exposure to multidisciplinary projects throughout the full project lifecycle. Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities. Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture.

If you are an experienced transmission and grid engineering professional with strong UK market knowledge and direct NGET experience, apply now to progress your career as a Senior Transmission & Grid Technical Lead