HV Primary Plant Director – Substations & OHL (Hybrid)

Stantec

Newcastle upon Tyne

Hybrid

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Bonus schemes
Enhanced pension plan
Annual leave with buy/sell options
Private medical insurance
Group income protection & life cover
Gym membership discount

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Technical Director level HV Primary Plant Engineer to lead the HV Primary Plant team within the Transmission & Distribution domain. The role oversees FEED and detailed design for substations and associated infrastructure across UK projects, driving technical excellence and client engagement.

You will mentor and develop a high-performing team, shape delivery strategy, and contribute to energy transition initiatives while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and with

Qualifications

  • HV plant design experience and OHL specification are essential.
  • Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.
  • Experience with National Grid TP137 CDAE or equivalent client role.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring ability in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to engage with UK Transmission & Distribution clients.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the HV Primary Plant team on civils design projects.
  • Oversee FEED and detailed design for substations and OHL schemes.
  • Drive technical excellence across projects and ensure high-quality delivery.
  • Engage with key clients and shape delivery strategy.

Skills

HV plant design
OHL specification
Leadership
Client engagement
Engineering principles
Problem solving
Collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Technical Director level HV Primary Plant Engineer to lead the HV Primary Plant team within the Transmission & Distribution domain. The role oversees FEED and detailed design for substations and associated infrastructure across UK projects, driving technical excellence and client engagement.

You will mentor and develop a high-performing team, shape delivery strategy, and contribute to energy transition initiatives while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and with

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