Power Systems​/HV Leader- North

The Opportunity

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that helps shape the UK’s net zero transition, leading and delivering critical power systems projects across offshore transmission, network upgrades and digital transformation, while building a thriving team and capability in the North.

• Build meaningful, deep relationships with a small number of key strategic clients across the North and wider UK
• Coordinate the pursuit of opportunities and liaise with senior leadership in relation to development of the wider Power Systems and HV business across the UK
• Represent Arup as a project director and/or power systems expert in client‑facing roles, leading delivery across a diverse portfolio of projects
• Lead client engagement and relationship management, project creation, identification of opportunities and preparation of high‑quality winning bids

• Lead all aspects of execution of power systems analyses for transmission and industrial network planning, including grid interconnection studies of large generation, storage and load resources
• Engage with clients to progress successful grid connection requests, highlighting technical risks and commercial implications
• Support integration of power electronic devices, renewable generation, storage devices and HVDC into AC grids

• Lead all aspects of the design of HV upgrades and grid connections for large generation projects including offshore and onshore wind, pumped storage hydro, solar and different forms of energy storage

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑value technical outcomes, from conceptual studies through to project execution
• As a senior member of the North EWR Group, support the Group Leader to drive an ambitious growth strategy, with an expectation to deliver £2m+ business per annum within 24 months, and £4m+ within 5 years
• Advance our energy offering by recruiting, developing and growing a team based in Glasgow and ultimately the other North offices
• Embrace a holistic approach and integrate closely with the wider regional energy teams and Arup’s national power systems community

• Offshore transmission and the North Sea accelerate development of significant offshore transmission, working with onshore transmission operators and private investment entities such as OFTOs to meet challenging timelines
• Grid upgrades support substantial network investment to connect offshore wind and onshore renewables to 2030 and beyond, exploring innovative solutions to unlock capacity
• Digital transformation help clients respond to rapid digitisation of electricity networks, including flexibility‑first solutions, data infrastructure and new approaches driven by regulation and accelerated low‑carbon connections

We are looking for an experienced power systems / HV leader with a strong technical foundation and a track record of building teams, shaping markets and delivering complex, high‑profile projects. You will combine technical excellence with commercial acumen and client engagement to help grow Arup’s Power Systems and HV business in the North.

• Detailed technical knowledge of power systems and HV technologies across markets encompassing a wide range of generation types
• A close, established network of industry contacts (investors, utilities, government, developers and infrastructure owners) and proven ability to secure workload through meaningful client relationships
• Project delivery and leadership of complex multidisciplinary projects to the highest quality
• Commercial management and an ability to develop compelling technical and commercial propositions
• Depth of knowledge of UK energy regulatory frameworks, including legislation, policy, incentives and funding structures influencing mature and emerging sectors
• Strong understanding and experience in transmission and distribution system planning and operating studies, and power system performance analyses (steady‑state, transient stability, small‑signal stability, voltage stability, transients, insulation coordination, protection coordination and power quality)
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