Senior Associate Director – Substation Primary

# Senior Associate Director – Substation Primary We 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**.
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* • Provide strategic leadership on FEED and detailed design work streams 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.
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* Skills & Experience:

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* • 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

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* Location:

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