Technical Lead

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search is seeking an experienced Technical Lead for 132/33/11kV substation projects in the United Kingdom. The role offers hybrid working with a Birmingham office, remote work, and client meetings, on a 6-9 month contract with ASAP start.

You will provide technical advice across 11kV–132kV projects, support tendering, design reviews and energisation, and coordinate interfaces with clients and suppliers. Weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering HV electrical infrastructure projects (11kV–132kV).
• Background as a Technical Lead, Senior Electrical Engineer, SAP or Commissioning Engineer across multiple projects.
• Strong understanding of substation design, protection and control, earthing, cables, transformers and switchgear.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice across 11kV–132kV projects from tender through energisation.
• Support project managers and site teams with engineering queries and practical delivery solutions.
• Review designs, drawings and submissions for compliance, constructability and operation.

Skills

HV electrical engineering

Technical leadership

Electrical standards knowledge

Client-facing communication

Job description

Technical Lead - 132/33/11kV Substation Projects - United Kingdom - Hybrid Working - £Excellent Day Rate - 6-9 Month Contract - ASAP Start - Monday to Friday (8 Hour Days)

I’m looking for an experienced HV Commissioning Engineer/SAP to join an established electrical infrastructure business, providing technical advice and engineering support across a growing portfolio of UK substation projects.

Working closely with the Technical Director and Project Managers, you’ll help resolve technical challenges from early tender development through design, construction, commissioning and energisation.

The portfolio includes 132kV substations, grid connections, asset replacement schemes and 11kV microgrids supporting EV infrastructure.

• Hybrid working (remote, Birmingham office & occasional site visits/client meetings)
• 6-9 month contract
• 132/33/11kV substation projects
• Monday to Friday + potential weekend work to be agreed between client & contractor

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical advice across a portfolio of 11kV–132kV electrical infrastructure projects, from tender through to energisation.
• Support Project Managers and site teams with engineering queries, technical challenges and practical delivery solutions.
• Review designs, drawings and technical submissions for compliance, constructability and operational suitability.
• Support tender submissions, technical proposals and client discussions.
• Review commissioning plans, protection philosophies, switching methodologies and energisation strategies.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with clients, designers, DNOs, IDNOs, suppliers and contractors.
• Attend site visits and technical meetings to support critical project activities.
• Identify engineering risks, assess proposed changes and support technical close-out and handover.

Requirements:

• Significant experience delivering HV electrical infrastructure projects, with technical expertise across 11kV-132kV.
• A background as a Technical Lead, Senior Electrical Engineer, SAP or Commissioning Engineer, with experience across multiple projects.
• Strong understanding of substation design, protection and control, earthing, cables, transformers and switchgear.
• Experience supporting projects through design, construction, testing, commissioning and energisation.
• Ability to review engineering drawings and produce clear, high-quality technical documentation.
• Familiarity with UK electrical standards, DNO specifications and grid connection requirements.
• Strong engineering judgement, practical problem-solving skills and confidence in client-facing technical discussions.
• Ability to advise and support several project teams concurrently.
• DNO, ICP, EPC or utility contractor experience preferred; relevant transmission experience also considered.
• Availability to start ASAP, with flexibility to attend the Birmingham office, project sites and client meetings.