I'm partnering with a long-established UK engineering company in the power systems sector to appoint a Technical Director specialising in high-voltage (HV) and extra-high-voltage (EHV) substation testing and commissioning.

This is a senior leadership position acting as the technical authority across grid infrastructure projects, combining strategic oversight with deep, hands-on expertise. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping engineering standards, leading commissioning activities, and ensuring the successful delivery of complex AIS and GIS substation projects across transmission and distribution (T&D) networks.

Key responsibilities:

Technical Governance & Strategy

Define and implement engineering strategies, protection philosophies, and commissioning procedures

Ensure alignment with international standards and UK utility requirements (e.g. National Grid, SSE, Scottish Power)

Act as the ultimate technical authority across HV/EHV projects

Project Oversight

Provide leadership from FEED (Front End Engineering Design) through detailed design, construction, and final commissioning

Oversee technical delivery across the full project lifecycle within transmission and distribution networks

Site & Commissioning Support

Lead and support complex testing and commissioning activities on HV/EHV substations

Resolve critical site issues, technical queries, and design deviations

Provide expert input on AIS (Air Insulated...