Technical Solutions Lead in Potters Bar

THE COMPANY Established in 1998, JSM Group designs and installs the power networks, digital infrastructure and specialist systems that critical industries run on — from high-power grid connections and data centres to renewable energy. Our turnkey teams deliver complex infrastructure at speed, on time, and with reduced legislative, technical and commercial risk.

SCOPE OF ROLE This is a newly created role sitting within the Strategy & Growth team, working in close partnership with the Estimating function. The primary purpose is to build and own the company's approach to sourcing high-voltage (HV) products and qualifying in-country subcontractors across the UK, Ireland, and broader European project pipeline. You will establish supplier relationships, develop market intelligence, and create the frameworks and processes that allow the business to price, plan, and deliver HV-led projects with greater confidence and competitive advantage. This is a foundation role with a clear growth trajectory, as the function matures, it is expected to expand into a team and ultimately integrate with Estimating into a unified Pre-Contract capability.

HOW YOU'LL SUCCEED

• Secure competitive, reliable equipment supply by building strong relationships with tier-one and specialist HV manufacturers, backed by live market intelligence on pricing, capacity, and lead times.
• Give bids programme certainty by developing a qualified, ready-to-deploy subcontractor network across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
• Win more work by arming Estimating with accurate pricing, risk assessments, and make-vs-buy input on HV-led bids.
• Set the business up to scale by establishing the processes, tools, and operating model for sourcing as a function.

OTHER DUTIES

• Manage Incoterms, commercial risk allocation, and logistics for cross-border equipment procurement.
• Support in-country value and local content obligations on relevant frameworks and client contracts.
• Feed into post-tender reviews, capturing lessons learned to sharpen future sourcing and pricing.
• Track emerging HV technologies, supply chain developments, and competitor positioning.
• Contribute to the wider Strategy & Growth agenda — framework positioning, partnerships, and geographic expansion.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience in HV/electrical procurement, sourcing, or estimating within a contracting, EPC, or utility environment.
• Direct knowledge of HV product categories - transformers, switchgear, cables, GIS, protection systems - and the supply chain dynamics that affect them.
• Track record of building and managing supplier relationships, including negotiation and commercial management.
• Familiarity with subcontractor prequalification, tender management, and supply chain governance.
• Understanding of how procurement and sourcing decisions impact project programme, cost, and risk.
• Experience operating across UK and broader European markets.
• Strong commercial acumen, able to read contracts, assess risk, and understand how sourcing decisions flow through to project outcomes.

OUR VISION To be the most trusted utility infrastructure provider, delivering sustainable, efficient networks — and an employer of choice.

OUR VALUES Integrity, Respect, Continuous Improvement, Responsibility, Diversity & Inclusiveness, Unity.

Equal Opportunity Statement JSM Group Services Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on any protected ground, and we value the differences people bring. We operate a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination, abuse or harassment.