Technical Director - Energy

Pinnacle Recruitment; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a highly experienced Technical Director to lead the technical strategy for EHV infrastructure projects. This role involves overseeing design governance and driving innovation in a dynamic energy business. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the Transmission & Distribution sector and a commitment to safety and quality. Competitive salary and hybrid working opportunities offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the EHV / Transmission & Distribution sector (132kV to 400kV).
• Proven leadership experience in multi-disciplinary project environments.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of project delivery frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic technical leadership across all EHV projects.
• Oversee design governance, engineering assurance, and compliance.
• Drive innovation and digital engineering initiatives for efficiency.

Skills

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Design management

Engineering assurance

Innovation in engineering

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Relevant degree in Electrical, Power, or Civil Engineering

Job description

Pinnacle Recruitment is currently looking for a Highly experienced Technical Director to work for a major contractor's growing its Energy business to lead the technical strategy, design assurance, and innovation across our Extra High Voltage (EHV) infrastructure portfolio.

The Role

As Technical Director - Energy (EHV), you will play a pivotal leadership role within our Energy business unit. You will be responsible for the technical delivery, assurance, and development of our EHV design and engineering capabilities across transmission, distribution, and renewable connection projects. Working closely with our operations, design, and commercial teams, you will ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, and technical integrity are achieved on every project.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic technical leadership across all EHV projects (typically 132kV and above).
• Oversee design governance, engineering assurance, and compliance with client and industry standards.
• Drive innovation and digital engineering initiatives to improve efficiency and sustainability.
• Support project teams with complex engineering challenges and risk management.
• Lead the technical development of our in-house design and engineering functions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators, and supply chain partners.
• Represent VolkerStevin at industry forums, working groups, and technical steering committees.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

About You

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a relevant degree in Electrical, Power, or Civil Engineering.
• Significant experience in the EHV / Transmission & Distribution sector (132kV to 400kV).
• Strong background in design management, technical governance, and engineering assurance.
• Proven leadership experience in multi-disciplinary project environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of project delivery frameworks (e.g. NEC).
• Commitment to safety, sustainability, and quality in engineering delivery.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to shape the technical direction of a growing Energy business.
• Work on industry-leading EHV and renewable infrastructure projects.
• Competitive salary, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid working and flexible career development opportunities.
• Supportive, inclusive culture built on our core values of collaboration, integrity, and innovation