Engineering Director – Overhead Transmission Lines (UK, Remote)

The Talent Movement; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing energy technology company in the UK is seeking an Engineering Director to lead its overhead transmission line capability. This role involves acting as the senior technical authority, overseeing technical assessments, and collaborating with utilities and engineering consultancies. The ideal candidate will have experience in HV/EHV overhead line design and a background working with UK utilities. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £125,000, bonuses, and a clear pathway to a Regional CTO role.

Benefits

Up to £125,000 base salary

Bonus and car allowance

Five year profit share scheme

Clear pathway to Regional CTO

High autonomy and genuine technical influence

Qualifications

• Strong background in HV/EHV overhead line design.
• Experience with UK utilities or major transmission contractors.
• Chartered status and TP141 experience advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior technical authority for overhead transmission line engineering.
• Lead and oversee technical assessment, modelling and design activity.
• Provide technical leadership during early stage project development.
• Support business development activity with technical insights.
• Prepare and review technical documentation.
• Coordinate external engineering consultants as needed.
• Provide technical support during project execution.

Skills

HV/EHV overhead line design

Stakeholder engagement

Solutions focused

Commercial awareness

Job description

A growing energy technology company in the UK is seeking an Engineering Director to lead its overhead transmission line capability. This role involves acting as the senior technical authority, overseeing technical assessments, and collaborating with utilities and engineering consultancies. The ideal candidate will have experience in HV/EHV overhead line design and a background working with UK utilities. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £125,000, bonuses, and a clear pathway to a Regional CTO role.