At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage large-scale battery energy storage projects across the UK.
- Company: Join a leading infrastructure contractor in the energy transition sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, executive bonus, car allowance, private healthcare, and pension.
- Other info: Opportunity to build high-performing teams and grow within a dynamic industry.
- Why this job: Drive innovation in renewable energy and make a significant impact on the future.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in power infrastructure and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 £ per year.
A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking a Divisional Director to lead its UK Power & Grid Infrastructure division, delivering large-scale battery energy storage and substation projects across the UK.
This role will be responsible for the strategic growth, operational leadership, and commercial performance of the division, overseeing the delivery of complex high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects from 33kV to 400kV.
The successful candidate will bring strong leadership experience within power infrastructure, substations, transmission & distribution, and grid connection projects, with the ability to build and lead high-performing project teams while driving business growth in the rapidly expanding energy transition sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Power & Grid Infrastructure division, ensuring successful delivery of projects across the UK.
- Oversee the delivery of substation and high-voltage infrastructure projects (33kV–400kV).
- Drive the company’s expansion within the Battery Energy Storage (BESS) and renewable grid connection market.
- Develop and implement business growth strategies and operational plans.
- Manage commercial performance, budgets, and divisional P&L.
- Lead business development, bid strategy, and client engagement with utilities, energy developers, and major contractors.
- Build and manage senior project teams including Project Directors, Project Managers, and Engineering Leads.
- Ensure projects meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Strengthen relationships with utilities, grid operators, and renewable energy developers.
Requirements:
- Extensive experience delivering power infrastructure or substation projects (33kV–400kV).
- Proven leadership experience at Divisional Director / Operations Director / Business Unit Director level.
- Strong background in high-voltage electrical infrastructure, substations, or transmission & distribution projects.
- Experience managing large project portfolios and P&L responsibility.
- Strong commercial, operational, and strategic leadership skills.
- Experience working with utilities, EPC contractors, or renewable energy developers.
Desirable Experience:
- Experience delivering Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
- Experience scaling or leading a power infrastructure business unit or division.
- Strong network within the UK power and renewable energy sector.
Divisional Director - Power & Grid Infrastructure (Battery Storage Projects) - UK - UK - 140,000 - 1 in London employer: LJB & Co
As a leading design consultancy in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that fosters innovation and professional growth. Our London location provides access to a vibrant industry network, while our commitment to employee development ensures clear pathways to leadership roles, including a defined route to Director. With competitive benefits such as private healthcare, a generous pension scheme, and a supportive culture, we empower our team to excel in their careers and make a meaningful impact in advanced manufacturing.
