Senior Associate Director - Substation Primary

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# Senior Associate Director – Substation PrimaryWe are seeking a Senior Associate Director -Substation Primary Design to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems . Key Responsibilities: • Provide strategic leadership on FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clients. • Oversee quality assurance, resource planning, and capability development across multiple projects. • Lead technical reviews of HV plant aspects including layouts, earthing design and reports, mechanical interlocking, HV busbar calculations, and equipment specifications. • Coordinate with back-office engineers, sub-contractors, and suppliers to ensure seamless delivery. • Manage and contribute to tender packages, including technical and commercial submissions. • Chair design and hazard review meetings and ensure technical assurance of HV plant design. • Attend site visits, FAT and SAT as required. • Mentor senior engineers and contribute to succession planning and capability growth. • Maintain and grow client relationships, supporting strategic business development and market posit• Represent in industry forums and contribute to shaping technical standards and best practices. Here’s what you’ll need: • Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. • Chartered Engineer through the IET. • LCDAE/PD (TP137) and TP141 authorisation preferred. Skills & Experience: • Extensive experience in HV substation engineering (132kV-400kV), including AIS/GIS and HVDC systems. • Proven leadership in delivering complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects. • Strong understanding of UK transmission and distribution standards and client expectations. • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills. • Strategic thinking with commercial acumen and a track record of business development. • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure. Year of Experience Required: Location: No of Opening: Apply for this position