132kV Technical Lead

Hunter Philips Ltd; Bromsgrove; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search is seeking a Technical Lead for HV substation projects in the UK. You will provide expert technical advice across 11kV–132kV assets, guiding tender through energisation, with close collaboration to the Technical Director and Project Managers.

The role offers hybrid working (remote/Birmingham office with site visits) on a 6–9 month contract, ASAP start, and a day rate to reflect seniority and market norms. Strong client-facing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering HV electrical infrastructure projects (11kV-132kV).
• Experience leading technical teams and coordinating multi-discipline activities.
• Ability to review designs and provide clear, buildable technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across HV projects from tender through energisation.
• Review designs, drawings and submissions for compliance and constructability.
• Support tender submissions and client discussions with practical engineering input.
• Coordinate interfaces with clients, DNOs, IDNOs, suppliers and contractors.
• Attend site visits and meetings to support critical project activities.

Skills

High Voltage (11kV-132kV)

Technical leadership

Project coordination

Client facing

Tools

Protection & Control

Electrical drawings

Job description

Job Ref: HP-3222 Bromsgrove, United Kingdom Competitive Power Grids ContractTechnical Lead - 132/33/11kV Substation Projects - United Kingdom - Hybrid Working - £Excellent Day Rate - 6-9 Month Contract - ASAP Start - Monday to Friday (8 Hour Days)I’m looking for an experienced HV Commissioning Engineer/SAP to join an established electrical infrastructure business, providing technical advice and engineering support across a growing portfolio of UK substation projects.Working closely with the Technical Director and Project Managers, you’ll help resolve technical challenges from early tender development through design, construction, commissioning and energisation.The portfolio includes 132kV substations, grid connections, asset replacement schemes and 11kV microgrids supporting EV infrastructure.Key Details:Hybrid working (remote, Birmingham office & occasional site visits/client meetings)6-9 month contract132/33/11kV substation projectsASAP start dateMonday to Friday + potential weekend work to be agreed between client & contractor£Excellent day rateLtd company engagement structureResponsibilities:Provide technical advice across a portfolio of 11kV–132kV electrical infrastructure projects, from tender through to energisation.Support Project Managers and site teams with engineering queries, technical challenges and practical delivery solutions.Review designs, drawings and technical submissions for compliance, constructability and operational suitability.Support tender submissions, technical proposals and client discussions.Review commissioning plans, protection philosophies, switching methodologies and energisation strategies.Coordinate technical interfaces with clients, designers, DNOs, IDNOs, suppliers and contractors.Attend site visits and technical meetings to support critical project activities.Identify engineering risks, assess proposed changes and support technical close-out and handover.Requirements:Significant experience delivering HV electrical infrastructure projects, with technical expertise across 11kV-132kV.A background as a Technical Lead, Senior Electrical Engineer, SAP or Commissioning Engineer, with experience across multiple projects.Strong understanding of substation design, protection and control, earthing, cables, transformers and switchgear.Experience supporting projects through design, construction, testing, commissioning and energisation.Ability to review engineering drawings and produce clear, high-quality technical documentation.Familiarity with UK electrical standards, DNO specifications and grid connection requirements.Strong engineering judgement, practical problem-solving skills and confidence in client-facing technical discussions.Ability to advise and support several project teams concurrently.DNO, ICP, EPC or utility contractor experience preferred; relevant transmission experience also considered.Availability to start ASAP, with flexibility to attend the Birmingham office, project sites and client meetings.Interested? Please apply or get in touch using the contact information below to learn more!Cian McLoughlinPrincipal Contract Recruitment ConsultantHunter Philips Executive SearchLandline: [phone]Mobile: [phone]Email: [e-mail]: linkedin.com/in/cian-mcloughlin-628a72258Web: http://hunterphilips.com/Cian McloughlinRecruitment Consultant [phone] [e-mail]