Grid & Energy Storage Director

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to drive growth in the Grid & Energy Storage market. This strategic role involves managing key relationships, developing market strategies, and overseeing project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transmission and distribution grid infrastructure, along with experience in energy storage and renewable projects. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will shape the future of energy solutions and contribute to innovative projects with high-profile clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in Grid & Energy Storage market projects.
• Strong communication and influencing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of projects within the Grid & Energy Storage market.
• Develop and own the market growth plan and partnerships.
• Manage multidisciplinary design and project aspects.

Skills

Transmission grid infrastructure

Distribution grid infrastructure

HVDC

Energy storage

Solar projects

Green hydrogen projects

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Job description

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This individual will be responsible for leading the delivery of our current portfolio within the Grid & Energy Storage market, as well as developing and implementing a strategy for future diversification and growth. This is a strategic role within our business.

We are seeking a dynamic and ambitious individual with experience working on transmission grid infrastructure, distribution grid infrastructure, interconnectors, HVDC, grid stability, energy storage, solar, and green hydrogen projects.

We work with a number of high-profile developer and contractor clients including SSE, EDF, UK Power Networks, SPEN, Banks Renewables, Murphy, Jones Bros, Farrans, and I&H Brown.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Develops and maintains a sound understanding of the Grid & Energy Storage market, including key prospective clients, projects, programmes, and emerging technologies.
2. Develops and owns the market growth plan, including the development of value propositions and partnerships to position Tony Gee strategically within the sector.
3. Works to reinforce existing and form new relationships with key clients to realize market growth plan targets.
4. Identifies, tracks, and maintains leads and enquiries, ensuring these are captured accurately in the market pipeline.
5. Works with the Power & Energy Director to lead business development and Tony Gee sector profile development, representing the business at key industry events.
6. Leads the production of bid responses with support from technical and business development teams.
7. Responsible for the overall performance of projects within the market at the portfolio level, working with Project Directors, Project Engineers, and Technical Leads to ensure project objectives are achieved.
8. Provides technical and project delivery leadership within the field of expertise.
9. Promotes a health, safety, and welfare culture.
10. Handles civil/structural design and delivery of National Grid infrastructure projects, including substations, overhead lines, HVDC, and interconnectors.
11. Handles civil/structural design and delivery of transmission and/or distribution network projects.
12. Has experience in projects within the Grid & Energy Storage market such as substations, solar farms, interconnectors, battery storage schemes, green hydrogen schemes, gas peaking schemes, and grid stabilization schemes.
13. Manages multidisciplinary design, project, and commercial aspects of projects.
14. Demonstrates strong communication and influencing skills.
15. Maintains client focus.
16. Possesses TP141 certification.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent industry experience.