At STRABAG, around 86,000 people worldwide work together on progress. Our projects are characterised by uniqueness and individual strengths, just as each of our employees is. Whether in building construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, or specialist services, we deliver innovative and sustainable solutions that create lasting value for our clients and communities.
About the Role:
This role is a senior engineering leadership position focused on High Voltage (HV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV) substations. The successful candidate acts as the technical authority for substation design, protection & control, engineering governance, and design assurance while leading multidisciplinary teams and supporting business growth.
Requirements:
- Provide technical leadership for HV/EHV primary and secondary substation engineering.
- Oversee design quality, engineering standards, compliance, and technical assurance reviews.
- Promotes a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and Safety by Design.
- Lead the delivery of projects through FEED, detailed design, construction support, and commissioning.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, protection & control, cables systems, and commissioning disciplines.
- Act as the senior interface with clients, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
- Develop engineers through mentoring, competency management, recruitment, and technical coaching.
- Support bids, proposals, business development, and strategic growth initiatives.Drive innovation, and contributing to the successful delivery of major grid, renewable integration, and infrastructure programmes.
Skills & Qualifications:
Required:
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineer or equivalent
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Strong stakeholder and client management skills.
- Ability to make complex technical decisions and maintain technical quality across projects.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng)
- National Grid project experience.
- Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) authorisation and experience.
- Health & Safety qualifications such as IOSH or NEBOSH.
- Construction and commissioning support experience.
What you stand to gain
- Opportunity to work and have a lasting impact on landmark UK infrastructure projects.
- Collaborative and innovative working environment.
- Professional development and career progression.
- Competitive salary and benefits package including private health cover, 9% pension, professional membership and 25 days holiday
- We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.
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Head of Engineering - Power in Stafford employer: STRABAG UK
STRABAG is an exceptional employer that values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities, fostering a collaborative work culture where every individual can thrive. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability in construction, employees benefit from extensive growth opportunities and the chance to work on diverse projects across Europe. Located at the forefront of the construction industry, STRABAG offers a dynamic environment where teamwork and personal development are paramount, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
