Head of Design

Head of Technical

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Yorkshire – Hybrid

Salary is dependent on experience + package

Fourblue have teamed up with a ICP who deliver turnkey utility infrastructure across the UK. They specialise in high-voltage electrical connections up to 132kV, serving sectors such as residential, commercial, renewables, and EV. They are now seeking a Head of Technical to join their growing team.

This is an opportunity for someone with deep technical expertise and strong leadership skills to manage a team of designers, oversee the delivery of complex 11kV to 132kV projects, and play a key strategic role in driving the business forward.

Responsibilities of the Head of Technical:

• Leading the design and technical function of the business, overseeing the full lifecycle of electrical infrastructure projects from concept to energisation
• Managing and mentoring a team of designers working across 11kV, 33kV, and 132kV connections, ensuring technical accuracy, compliance, and efficiency
• Taking full responsibility for design assurance and sign-off, ensuring all work meets DNO/IDNO and regulatory requirements
• Acting as the senior technical authority across all projects, supporting both internal and external stakeholders with expert guidance and design leadership
• Working closely with project managers, commercial teams, and clients to ensure design outputs align with delivery timelines, budgets, and operational needs
• Overseeing the preparation and submission of designs for contestable and non-contestable works, including cable routing, substation layouts, switchgear, protection schemes, and earthing
• Building strong working relationships with DNOs and IDNOs to streamline approvals and technical collaboration
• Supporting the tendering process by reviewing specifications, contributing to technical submissions, and advising on feasibility and risk
• Driving the development and implementation of best practices, design standards, and internal processes to improve quality and efficiency
• Staying up to date with industry regulations, innovation, and technology that can improve project outcomes or reduce delivery risk
• Championing a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the department

Criteria of the Head of Technical:

• A strong background in electrical infrastructure design, ideally from an ICP, DNO or IDNO
• Experience with 11kV, 33kV and 132kV design and delivery
• Qualified to sign off designs and act as the lead technical authority
• Experience in managing and developing engineering teams
• Commercial awareness and a passion for helping the business grow through technical excellence
• Confident, collaborative, and quality-drive

This is a unique opportunity to step into a senior technical leadership role, if you\’re an experienced designer ready to lead and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.