Head of Engineering

Jobtailor; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Gen Cymru is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive engagement across design, compliance, and project delivery. You will act as the technical authority for engineering governance and coordinate multiple design teams to meet programme deadlines.

The role emphasizes CDM application, external group engagement with ENA/INA, and collaboration with DNOs, TOs, NESO, and Ofgem. Strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams in energy projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven track record delivering regulated network projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team engagement from design to energisation as the primary contact for engineering design matters.
• Manage engineering changes through design or compliance.
• Ensure high-quality design and governance in project delivery.
• Oversee CDM application across project phases.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage the ongoing engineering team engagement from connection offer to energisation being the key department contact for any engineering design matters for Green Gen Cymru’s network.
• Manage engineering changes through design or compliance.
• Ensure the engineering team are providing a good service to the project teams.
• Manage the Green Gen Cymru engineering governance as the Technical Authority for engineering.
• Manage the network design and power systems analysis team.
• Ensure CDM is being applied to the engineering design through the different project phases.
• Create with the team, the engineering procedures and policies to ensure efficient and a high standard of design is applied to project development and delivery.
• Attend working groups such as the ENA and INA as an authority to support Green Gen Cymru’s network development.
• Ensure compliance with the NESO grid code, ENA, Distribution code and any other applicable standards system requirements.
• Drive policy change to improve engineering design management and drive efficiency with new or amended engineering policies and procedures.
• Support the Executive Director and Senior Management Team members to drive improvement, support reporting and promote the business objectives to the wider team.
• Have accountability for the engineering team reporting to the Executive Director.
• Take a proactive approach to meet programme deadlines coordinating with other departments when required.
• Accurately report progress each month for Engineering, including key activities linked to delivery and risk management.
• Take a positive and highly visible lead in developing relationships with other DNOs, TOs, NESO and Ofgem with regard to Engineering management.
• Forge a positive working relationship with internal stakeholders, fostering collaboration across disciplines.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and engagement skills when reporting, negotiating, or dealing individually with stakeholders and direct reports.
• A high standard of written and oral English, with the ability to describe and provide clarity on engineering requirements to stakeholders.
• Organised individual who can multi-task and manage the engineering team across different projects.
• Degree qualification in engineering or relevant previous experience will be considered for this role.
• You will have a proven record of accomplishment as a senior manager in energy project delivery environment with experience preferred in a regulated network.
• You will have a proven track record of managing engineering teams to deliver energy projects.
• Experienced in application of CDM to engineering during different project phases.
• Experienced with all of the engineering aspects relating to energy project development and delivery.
• Have experience of delivery to regulated engineering standards such as ENA, Distribution Code and the Grid Code.
• Team management experience, developing individuals within a team.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing engineering teams and projects within the energy sector, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as ENA, Distribution Code, and Grid Code. Proven ability to foster collaboration, drive policy change, and deliver high-quality engineering design and governance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Engineering Team Management
• Energy Project Delivery
• Regulatory Compliance
• CDM Application
• Stakeholder Engagement

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Engineering Design
• Power Systems Analysis
• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Policy Development

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Multi-tasking
• Relationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Green Gen Cymru
• DNOs
• TOs
• NESO
• Ofgem