Associate Director - Energy

Ayesa; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a technical and commercial lead for renewable and T&D projects across the UK & Ireland. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with grid codes, and developing business proposals. Candidates should have extensive experience in HV networks and project management, along with strong commercial skills. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Flexible working arrangements

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years in HV networks, substations, and transmission & distribution.
• ≥5 years direct UK Grid experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design and delivery for windfarm and high-voltage grid connection packages.
• Manage client interface with National Grid and ensure compliance with UK grid codes.
• Develop proposals and support bids to secure new work.

Skills

Project Management

Commercial Acumen

Sales Capability

Education

BEng/MEng (Electrical Engineering)

Job description

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

Company Description

Ayesa is a globally-oriented, forward-thinking company deeply committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, equity, and sustainability. These principles form the bedrock of our dedication to our 12,000+ employees and serve as the driving forces behind our spirit of innovation.

With a presence in over 40 countries worldwide, Ayesa has earned a prominent international reputation in various engineering fields, including infrastructure, water conveyance and treatment systems, transportation, marine projects, waste management, aeronautics, and defense. Additionally, Ayesa is a well-established technology consultancy, specializing in facilitating the digital transformation of large corporations, particularly in the utilities sector, and providing technological solutions for public institutions.

As a technology and engineering firm, we complement our technological proficiency with the capacity to design physical infrastructures. This includes crafting distinctive buildings that imbue cities with character, designing iconic bridges that seamlessly blend into their surroundings, creating transportation systems such as high-speed roads, intelligent roadways, stations, and airports that serve as the backbone of regions, and engineering remotely controlled networks for energy and water distribution, driving urban and demographic development.

Position

Role Purpose

Drive and coordinate medium to large sized renewable and T&D (substations & overhead/underground lines) projects across the UK & Ireland, acting as the local technical and commercial lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design and delivery for windfarm, PV plant and high-voltage grid connection packages.
• Manage client interface with National Grid and Distribution Network Operators; ensure compliance with UK grid codes.
• Coordinate internal/external teams, budgets, schedules and risk.
• Develop proposals, support bids and secure new work; achieve BD bonus targets.

Line management:

• Country Reporting: Reports operationally to the UK Engineering Director for resourcing, profit and loss, and day to day delivery performance within the UK & Ireland.
• Technical / Strategic Reporting: Reports functionally to the Division Director - Energy & Industrial Facilities for strategic alignment, technical assurance, and access to specialist divisional resources.

Location

• Primary base: United Kingdom (specific office or homebased to be confirmed).
• Mobility: Must be willing and able to travel across the UK & Ireland-and occasionally to Spain or other Ayesa offices-for client meetings, site visits, and coordination workshops.

Package

Competitive salary + Business Development bonus linked to Energy & T&D growth.

Requirements

Key Requirements

• BEng/MEng (Electrical Engineering).
• 10-15 + years in HV networks, substations and transmission & distribution, with ≥5 years direct UK Grid experience.
• Proven project management record (EPC, utility or consultancy environment).
• Strong commercial acumen and sales capability.
• Mobility across UK & Ireland; full right to work.

Other information

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity for career advancement within a growing and innovative organization.
• Engaging and collaborative work environment that encourages continuous learning and professional development.

Other information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.