Associate Director HV Substation Design (UK wide)

Aecom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director focused on HV Substation Design to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This pivotal role involves leading HV design for critical electrical power projects, ensuring high standards in feasibility studies, detailed designs, and project management. You will collaborate with transmission network operators across various regions, including the UK and beyond, contributing to innovative solutions that drive infrastructure development. Join a diverse and inclusive environment where your expertise can make a significant impact on communities and future generations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in HV substation design and consultancy roles.
• Experience with National Grid and similar utility companies.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV design for electrical power projects at 132 kV to 400 kV.
• Support bidding, project, and quality management.

Skills

HV Substation Design

FEED Design

Electrical AC HV Plant Infrastructure

National Grid Design Assurance

Project Management

Mentoring Engineering Teams

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

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Associate Director HV Substation Design (UK wide), Manchester

Client: AECOM

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Technical

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: J10120234

Job Views: 48

Posted: 11.05.2025

Expiry Date: 25.06.2025

Job Description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 professionals delivering impactful projects worldwide.

Job Description

Our UK&I T&D team is spread across multiple locations including Manchester. We are recruiting for a primary plant focused Associate Director to join our UK Transmission and Distribution department. The role involves HV design for electrical power projects at transmission and distribution voltage levels, focusing on primary plant design for infrastructure, grid connections, and private networks at 132 kV to 400 kV.

Typical projects include feasibility studies, optioneering, FEED, detailed design, and design assurance on substations and infrastructure. Work involves projects with transmission network operators in UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and the Middle East, including connections of renewable generation and hyperscale data centers.

The role also includes support for bidding, project, and quality management.

Required/Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in the energy sector with consultancy, contractor, or utility companies, including clients like National Grid, SHET, SSE, SPT in UK or Ireland.
• 10+ years in FEED design, detailed design, or owner’s engineer roles in HV substation design.
• Design experience at concept, FEED, and detailed stages for HV infrastructure.
• Understanding of electrical AC HV Plant infrastructure and equipment (AIS and GIS).
• National Grid Design Assurance authorisation (LCDAE, CDAE, TP137, TP141).
• Flexibility to work across multiple projects.
• Chartered status and a full driver’s license.
• Experience mentoring or leading engineering teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Project management skills, including budget and quality control.
• Proposal and bid development experience.
• Teamwork and client-focused mindset.
• Knowledge of secondary systems, control systems, transformers, HVDC, interconnectors, and protection & control systems.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and offer support through our Disability Confident Employer scheme.