Head of Engineering - Power

Licensed sponsor Stafford Full-time Posted 2 days ago

About Us

For over a decade, STRABAG UK has brought the strength and success of the STRABAG Group to the UK. With over 180 years of company history and active in over 2,400 locations across more than 50 countries, the STRABAG Group is a diverse leader in construction, innovation, and financial strength.

Headquartered in Vienna, the STRABAG Group offers a wide range of construction services across the industry and the entire construction value chain.

We are committed to long-term investment in the UK through ambitious projects spanning various sectors, with a steadfast focus on supporting our people and protecting the environment.

Our newly established Power team sits within the Infrastructure Division and has been created to support the continued growth of STRABAG UK in the energy sector. Working on major power transmission, substation and National Grid infrastructure projects across the UK, our team plays a vital role in delivering resilient, low-carbon energy networks that will support generations to come.

Guided by STRABAG's People. Planet. Progress. 2030 strategy, we are committed to developing talented people, delivering sustainable infrastructure and driving innovation through engineering excellence.

About the Role

This role is a senior engineering leadership position focused on High Voltage (HV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV) substations. The successful candidate acts as the technical authority for substation design, protection & control, engineering governance, and design assurance while leading multidisciplinary teams and supporting business growth.

Requirements

Provide technical leadership for HV/EHV primary and secondary substation engineering.
Oversee design quality, engineering standards, compliance, and technical assurance reviews.
Promotes a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and Safety by Design.
Lead the delivery of projects through FEED, detailed design, construction support, and commissioning.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, protection & control, cables systems, and commissioning disciplines.
Act as the senior interface with clients, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
Develop engineers through mentoring, competency management, recruitment, and technical coaching.
Support bids, proposals, business development, and strategic growth initiatives.
Drive innovation, and contributing to the successful delivery of major grid, renewable integration, and infrastructure programmes.

Skills & Qualifications:

Required

Degree qualified in Electrical Engineer or equivalent
Significant experience delivering substation design projects.
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Strong stakeholder and client management skills.
Ability to make complex technical decisions and maintain technical quality across projects.

Desirable

Chartered Engineer (CEng)
National Grid project experience.
Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) authorisation and experience.
Health & Safety qualifications such as IOSH or NEBOSH.
Construction and commissioning support experience.

What you stand to gain

Opportunity to work and have a lasting impact on landmark UK infrastructure projects.
Collaborative and innovative working environment.
Professional development and career progression.
Competitive salary and benefits package including private health cover, 10% pension, professional membership and 25 days holiday
We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.