Technical Director (HV cables)

Mott MacDonald

Position location: Croydon, UK
Recruiter contact: Abhijeet Barpanda

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. 
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. 

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. 

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 About the business unit  
The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally. 

Job Overview

The Energy Unit, specifically the Transmission & Distribution division are recruiting for a Technical Services Director for HV (High Voltage) Cable Systems  reporting directly to divisional general manager.

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Leadership and Management: 

• Oversee the HV Cable systems technical services team/delivery, ensuring efficient and effective operations. 

• Develop strategic plans for the delivery of HV cable system projects and monitor the delivery to ensure technical compliance. 

• Lead client engagement for major/complex project deliveries for HV cable system services. 

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources for major/complex project deliveries for HV cable system services. 

• Lead, manage and grow the HV cable systems consultancy team supervising and mentoring a team of HV cable system engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. 

2. Technical Expertise: 

• Provide technical leadership/design assurance and expert technical advice for HV cable system design (HVAC/HVDC onshore and offshore cable systems) 

• Ensure focus on technical excellence is to the forefront of our HV cable systems team development. Delivery of internal training/Development of expertise in newly emerging technologies. 

• Membership of industry recognised bodies like CIGRE with accreditation to client system such as TP authorisation accreditation/CDAE accreditation etc 

• Developing and overseeing the strategic direction for HV cable systems design delivery models, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements 

3. Innovation: 

• Stay updated on the latest advancements in HV cable systems technology and integrating new technologies to improve our cable system design efficiency and performance. 

• Implement innovative solutions to improve system performance and reliability. 

• Promote continuous improvement within the technical services team. 

4. Project Management: 

• Lead large-scale HV cable system projects from conception to completion including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation across all stages of the project life cycle from concept design/FEED through to detailed design. 

• Coordinate/collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of the design of HV cable systems into wider project scopes including substations, converter stations, offshore developments and grid network connections. 

• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions as needed. 

5. Client and Stakeholder Engagement: 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for major clients and stakeholders, building and maintaining strong relationships. 

Candidate specifications

Experience:

• Significant experience in HV cable systems engineering, including leadership roles.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale HV cable system projects (HVAC/HVDC onshore and offshore).
• Extensive experience in client engagement and stakeholder management for complex projects.

Skills:

• Proficient in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• Strong technical expertise in HV cable system design and implementation.
• Excellent strategic planning and organizational skills.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with a focus on mentoring and developing team members.
• High level of emotional intelligence and ability to foster a collaborative work environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Innovative mindset with a continuous improvement approach.

Certifications and Memberships:

• Membership in industry-recognized bodies such as CIGRE.
• Relevant accreditations (e.g., TP authorization, CDAE accreditation).

Technical Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of HV cable systems technology and emerging trends.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and design assurance.
• Experience in developing and implementing quality control measures and risk management strategies.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Proven track record of integrating new technologies to enhance system performance and efficiency.
• Commitment to promoting continuous improvement within technical teams

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UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion 

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Agile working 

Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

Health and wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
• A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
• Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.

Financial wellbeing

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.

Lifestyle

• A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
• Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.

 Enhanced family and carers leave

• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
• Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.

 Learning and development

• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

• Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
• Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.

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