Power Lead

Are you a visionary leader in the Power or Utilities sector ready to make a significant impact? Do you thrive on identifying opportunities, driving growth, and shaping the strategic direction of a dynamic team? If so, Stantec invites you to lead our Power and Utilities Team within our Infrastructure and Environment business. Following our recent integration with Hydrock, Stantec is experiencing exciting growth, and we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Power Lead to spearhead the expansion of our Power Strategy capabilities.

You will be a pivotal figure in our organisation, contributing strategically at a discipline, business centre, regional, and national level, while also supporting wider Stantec initiatives. As a recognised leader in your field, you will possess a deep understanding of the national and global power landscape, proactively anticipating market shifts, challenges, and opportunities. Your primary focus will be to identify and cultivate business development avenues, fostering growth within our existing Utilities and Renewables disciplines and building strong, lasting relationships with local and national clients.

This is an exceptional opportunity to become a key technical advisor with high visibility both internally and externally. You will be a credible, networked thought leader, actively participating in key industry events and conferences, shaping the conversation around the future of power.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Strategic leadership
• Business development
• Bid management
• Resource management
• Team development
• Stakeholder collaboration

ABOUT YOU

You will have proven leadership and strategic management experience and have a strong background in grid connections, power, energy, renewables, or related disciplines. You will have demonstrable business development experience and a successful track record of work winning. You will have experience and working knowledge of electrical grid connections, ideally having a strong understanding of Transmission Network Operators, NESO, and Distribution Network Operators (DNOs).

You will be able to support private clients on project delivery and demonstrate where you have brought innovative approaches around phasing, power procurement and renewables integration to add value to the client. Ideally you will have a strong technical understanding of:

• Grid connection and the requirements and regulation around grid connection
• An awareness of National Grid electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure, operation, ownership, processes, and governance (including NESO, NGET, DNOs, and Independent Distribution Network Operators - IDNOs)
• The UK’s Power and Energy markets, including the energy technology mix, renewables, and storage solutions
• Decarbonisation and electrification of heat and transport
• Connection agreements at both Transmission and Distribution levels
• Grid connections processes and procedures
• Utilities infrastructure and networks (gas, electric, potable water, and telecoms), including associated infrastructure
• Utility infrastructure and Power ownership models (e.g., ESCOs, IDNOs, Independent Connection Providers - ICPs, Small Licensed Providers - SLPs, NAVs)
• National and Local Planning Policy, legislation, and schemes/initiatives related to energy and power (including decarbonisation and Clean Power)
• Application of the above skills and knowledge in a project environment to add client value

At Stantec, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that by bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives, we can create a more innovative and resilient future. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional development and growth.

If you are a driven and strategic leader with a passion for shaping the future of power, we encourage you to apply. Be a part of something bigger and join us at Stantec!

About Stantec

As a global design leader with over 31,000 engineers, architects, scientists, and project managers, Stantec is dedicated to designing with communities in mind. Our diverse expertise allows us to tackle projects of all sizes from complex urban developments to impactful neighbourhood initiatives, while connecting across our worldwide network to support one another and share knowledge. This commitment not only helps the communities we serve to thrive but enriches the growth and experience of our own people.

In the UK and Ireland, our growing team of 4,000 is both agile and influential, able to make a meaningful difference by creating solutions that respect the environment and enhance community value. Whether you’re just starting your career or are an experienced professional, your voice is valued here. Our collaborative culture encourages entrepreneurial thinking, ensuring everyone’s ideas are heard.

Our approach for clients is grounded in the belief that we’re stronger together. By merging Hydrock’s capabilities with Stantec’s multidisciplinary services in buildings, infrastructure, environmental science, energy, and sustainability, we’re uniquely positioned as a major force in the UK market, providing a powerful platform for future growth.

What We Offer:

• Inspiring and supportive colleagues
• Recognition for hard work and career progression
• Opportunities to develop both technical and soft skills
• Community involvement through “Stantec in the Community” initiatives
• Flexible benefits, including a green car leasing scheme

A Culture of Inclusion and Opportunity

Stantec champions diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where every employee can perform at their best. Flexibility is essential to our culture, and we aim to accommodate all employees fairly. We consider all applications individually with the required qualifications and knowledge without regard to any of the protected characteristics. We would like to provide everyone with a fair selection, assessment and employment experience so we ask that you make us aware of any physical or neurodiverse condition within your application for which appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made by us.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Once you’ve applied through our careers site, we strive to respond promptly after reviewing your application. The employer for this position is Hydrock Consultants Ltd, part of the Stantec group of companies.