Grid & Energy Storage Director

TN United Kingdom; St Albans; 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 client relationships, developing market growth plans, and overseeing project performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transmission grid infrastructure and energy storage, coupled with excellent communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to work with high-profile clients and contribute to innovative projects in a rapidly evolving sector. If you're passionate about driving change and making an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in transmission grid and energy storage projects.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain understanding of the Grid & Energy Storage market.
• Lead business development and represent the company at industry events.
• Manage project performance and ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Transmission Grid Infrastructure

Energy Storage

Grid Stability

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering Degree

Chartered Engineer Status

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Client:

Tony Gee and Partners

Location:

St Albans, United Kingdom

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Other

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26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Job Summary

This individual will be responsible for leading 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:

• Develops and maintains a sound understanding of the Grid & Energy Storage market, including key prospective clients, projects, programmes, and emerging technologies.
• Develops and owns a market growth plan, including value propositions and partnerships to position Tony Gee strategically within the sector.
• Reinforces existing relationships and forms new ones with key clients to achieve market growth targets.
• Identifies, tracks, and maintains leads and enquiries, ensuring accurate capture in the market pipeline.
• Collaborates with the Power & Energy Director to lead business development and sector profile development, representing the company at industry events.
• Leads bid responses with support from technical and business development teams.
• Oversees project performance within the market at the portfolio level, working with Project Directors, Engineers, and Technical Leads to meet project objectives.
• Provides technical and project delivery leadership within the field of expertise.
• Promotes a culture of health, safety, and welfare.
• Designs and delivers civil/structural aspects of National Grid infrastructure projects, including substations, overhead lines, HVDC, and interconnectors.
• Designs and delivers civil/structural aspects of transmission and/or distribution network projects.
• Possesses experience in projects such as substations, solar farms, interconnectors, battery storage, green hydrogen, gas peaking, or grid stabilization schemes within the Grid & Energy Storage market.
• Manages multidisciplinary design, project, and commercial aspects of projects.
• Exhibits strong communication and influencing skills.
• Focuses on client satisfaction.
• Holds TP141 certification.

Qualifications:

• Civil/structural engineering degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent industry experience.