- Acts as a technical specialist, offering guidance and consultation to project teams, while leading the EMEA Electrical Engineering team, including collaboration with overseas design offices.
- Directs interprets, and applies technical expertise to deliver complex engineering solutions, often across multiple challenging projects.
- Researches and recommends equipment and materials to meet project requirements.
- Ensures the development, implementation, and communication of effective policies, procedures, and processes.
- Identifies key client priorities and ensures these are integrated into project delivery.
- Oversees the collection, analysis, and management of engineering data.
- Develops and approves complex engineering calculations to ensure technical accuracy.
- Manages project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements.
- Collaborates with the EMEA Resource Manager to:
- Oversee performance management, career development, recognition, learning, and workforce planning.
- Participate in succession planning and employee relations.
- Works with global Electrical discipline leadership to:
- Balance EMEA and global resource needs for projects in the region.
- Identify development opportunities for staff while leveraging global subject matter expertise to enhance skills and knowledge sharing.
- A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience leading engineering teams.
- In-depth knowledge of the UK Grid Code and related regulations.
- Extensive experience with high voltage (HV) and low/medium voltage (LV/MV) electrical engineering.
- Chartered Engineer status.
- Expertise in renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and BESS.
- Experience with electrical generation, transmission/distribution systems, and Grid Code compliance.
- Confidence in engaging with clients and interfacing with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs).
- Experience with AIS or GIS 220 kV and above, HV substation primary design, and protection and control systems.
- Proficiency in preparing SCADA and telecom architectures.
- Knowledge of transmission lines and EHV cables.
- Understanding of construction practices, procurement processes, and contract administration.
- Familiarity with project control processes and technical aspects of proposal development.
- Competence in substation design clearances, CT and PT sizing, lightning protection, grounding calculations, and DG sizing.
- Skilled in transformer sizing and electrical system modelling/studies.