Head of Engineering- Southern Europe
2 days ago
Valencia
🔌 Head of Engineering – Overhead Transmission Lines 📍 United Kingdom & EU | Full-time | Senior Leadership We are seeking a Head of Engineering (Overhead Transmission Lines, OHL) to lead our technical and engineering operations. This is a pivotal leadership role for an accomplished Chartered Engineer with extensive HV/EHV OHL experience and a proven track record in delivering complex, large-scale transmission projects. 🌍 Key Responsibilities • Develop technical roadmaps and standard interfaces for OHL, ensuring compliance with BS/EN/IEC/ENA standards., • Lead system integration design and engineering implementation of CICA cross-arms, conductors, fittings, and towers., • Drive product type testing, certification, and inclusion into Transmission Owners’ Approved Product List (APL)., • Support constructability, technical solutions, and HSE compliance for line uprating and new build projects., • Serve as the technical interface to customers, supporting bids, clarifications, and deviation management., • Collaborate with the Group CTO to promote adoption of new materials and processes., • Ensure safety in design best practice across projects, with focus on CDM and ESQCR compliance., • Manage the development, wellbeing, recruitment, and budgeting of the department., • Oversee quality systems to ensure robust technical governance throughout the project lifecycle., • Act as focal point for engagement with internal and external senior stakeholders. 🎓 Experience & Qualifications • BSc in Electrical Engineering (MBA desirable)., • Chartered Engineer in a relevant discipline., • 15+ years of HV/EHV OHL engineering experience., • 5+ years in management or senior technical roles with transmission projects (TO, EPC, consultancy, or utility)., • Proven leadership across the full lifecycle of OHL projects: design, approval, testing, commissioning. ⚡ Technical & Leadership Skills • Strong leadership and strategic thinking, with the ability to deliver under changing conditions., • In-depth knowledge of transmission engineering disciplines, industry standards, and design requirements., • Expertise in safety legislation (CDM, ESQCR) and network operations., • Advanced understanding of project controls, technical governance, and capital project delivery., • Commercial acumen: balancing CapEx/OpEx, regulatory frameworks, and investment cases., • Strong contractual and procurement knowledge (NEC3, commercial strategies)., • Established network and credibility with consultants, contractors, and industry stakeholders. 💡 Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to shape the UK’s transmission network of the future—leading innovation in OHL design, new materials adoption, and large-scale project delivery. You will have full responsibility for building and leading a high-performing engineering team, while engaging directly with senior stakeholders across the industry.