My client is a long-established power engineering business with more than 40 years behind it.
They work end to end on HV substations, protection and control, SCADA and operational telecoms, from initial studies through to commissioning. They are now scaling, and they need a Delivery Director to shape how they deliver as they grow.
The role
Own end-to-end delivery across a portfolio covering power system studies, substation design (400kV-11kV, AIS; GIS), P&;C, SCADA, telecoms, in-house panel manufacturing
Report to the MD as part of the senior leadership team, advising the Board on capability, capacity, risk, and performance
Set the strategy, operating model, and multi-year roadmap for the Delivery function
Own portfolio performance across safety, programme, cost, margin, and client satisfaction
Lead contract management under NEC/FIDIC, including change control, variations, claims, and compensation events
Work with Commercial and Engineering to shape bids so that new work can be delivered profitably
Build and develop the team, recruiting PMs, project engineers, plannersm and project controls staff
What you'll bring
15+ years in project or programme delivery across power, utilities or energy infrastructure, including at least 5 in a senior delivery leadership role
A track record of leading a multi-project portfolio to programme, budget and margin
Solid grounding in HV substation, P and C, SCADA and/or operational telecoms delivery
Experience with National Grid, DNOs/IDNOs and/or Tier 1 contractors
Proven leadership of organisational change, bringing people with you as you introduce new processes, governance and culture
Strong commercial and contractual acumen
Solid knowledge of CDM, HSEQ and the ISO 9001/14001/45001 standards
Desirable
CEng (or working towards it), APM, PMP, PRINCE2 or MSP
Experience with renewables and BESS grid connections
SME or scale-up experience alongside time in larger organisations
A background introducing project controls, ERP or PM systems
Based in Stoke-on-Trent / Newcastle-under-Lyme, with travel to client sites in the UK and abroad.
If you're a delivery leader who is as comfortable in the boardroom as on site, and you want a role where your decisions shape the business, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.
