Director of Power Systems Networks

Our client is a specialist, vibrant consulting company that has been at the forefront of providing expert technical advice to electricity network companies, renewable energy developers, regulators, and funding institutions all over the world for more than 20 years. By nurturing the top talent in the energy industry they’ve built a solid reputation for developing innovative solutions and solving complex problems associated with achieving net zero. They offer a fast-paced learning environment with excellent career development opportunities. They have grown significantly over the past 3 years in terms of revenue, profitability, colleague numbers, and offices around the world.

Their Networks and Innovation team has played a significant role in that development, with specialist studies in network planning and design, data analysis, and the development of innovative planning tools and services. They will be continuing to expand and grow the team to keep pace with the growth in this sector. They are now seeking to appoint a Director of Networks to lead this development and growth.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Department management fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Business development and client relationship management to:

• Identify new business opportunities and areas for growth with well-established existing clients
• Maintain a healthy pipeline of work for the department
• Foster continuing good relationships with our existing clients and understand their current and future needs
• Participate in industry forums and events

• Mentoring and development of team members
• Recruitment and training to ensure the department has the resources and skills to deliver for our clients
• Giving guidance and advice in project management and technical delivery of the work.

• Staying abreast of industry trends and developments
• Being an integral part of the team's annual strategic planning and delivery of the agreed plan.

The candidate

The successful candidate will have technical expertise in power system planning and analysis and a good understanding of the GB power system. This role is suited to an experienced power systems engineer with management experience who is keen to lead, develop, and inspire a growing team of ambitious engineers.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience working in the regulated energy industry
• Prior experience of working in a consultancy environment or procuring those services as a client
• Proven track record in leading and managing technical teams
• Experience in business development and client-facing activities
• Ability to engage with clients, forming long-term and mutually beneficial relationships
• Commercial awareness of consultancy projects, including setting and adhering to project budgets, scrutiny and understanding of contractual obligations, and identification and mitigation of commercial risks.

What’s on offer

They have a collaborative culture and enjoy an international workforce where the wellbeing of their staff is central to what they do. They can offer you:

• The opportunity to join a world-class team in a rapidly growing industry
• Have a hands-on opportunity to make a real difference
• Excellent professional and personal development opportunities
• Professional membership fees
• Discretionary annual performance-based bonus up to 10%
• A strong company contributory pension scheme
• Private medical, income protection, and death in service
• Flexible hybrid working policy
• 25 days annual leave + additional day off on your birthday

For more information and for a confidential conversation about the role please apply now by submitting your CV or contact Dean Forster at Tempest Jones Recruitment.