Associate Director, HV Substations – Lead Grid Projects (Hybrid)

AECOM; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure firm based in the Greater London area is seeking a skilled engineer to lead high voltage (HV) design for substations. This role involves managing technical discussions, ensuring project delivery while fostering client relationships, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have experience in the energy sector and a solid understanding of HV infrastructure. The position promotes hybrid working options and offers competitive benefits, creating impactful projects worldwide.

Benefits

Hybrid work options

Comprehensive benefits programs

Mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• Client experience with National Grid or transmission utilities in the UK or Ireland.
• Experience designing HV infrastructure at concept and detailed design stages.
• Understanding of electrical AC HV Plant infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discussions on substation projects with clients.
• Monitor progress and ensure quality of engineering deliverables.
• Mentor and develop junior staff in the engineering team.

Skills

Experience with HV infrastructure design

Client relationship management

Proposal development

Safety in design ethos

Education

Experience in energy sector consultancy

CDAE / LCDAE approval (ideally)

Tools

Control systems

HVDC systems

National Grid standards

Job description

A global infrastructure firm based in the Greater London area is seeking a skilled engineer to lead high voltage (HV) design for substations. This role involves managing technical discussions, ensuring project delivery while fostering client relationships, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have experience in the energy sector and a solid understanding of HV infrastructure. The position promotes hybrid working options and offers competitive benefits, creating impactful projects worldwide.