Head of Project Design

Head of Technical Yorkshire – Hybrid They specialise in high-voltage electrical connections up to 132kV, serving sectors such as residential, commercial, renewables, and EV. 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. Leading the design and technical function of the business, overseeing the full lifecycle of electrical infrastructure projects from concept to energisation 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 A strong background in electrical infrastructure design, ideally from an ICP, DNO or IDNO Experience with 11kV, 33kV and 132kV design and delivery Commercial awareness and a passion for helping the business grow through technical excellence Confident, collaborative, and quality-drive