Technical Director - Electrical Distribution

Location/s: Genoa, IT
Recruiter contact: Abhijeet Barpanda

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. 

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. 

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

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. 

Overview of the role

We are seeking a Technical Director to lead MV/HV electrical design within our Transmission & Distribution portfolio. You will provide technical leadership across projects for major energy users, renewable connections, and networks (11kV–33kV+), while also supporting M&E delivery.

You will lead delivery across the full project lifecycle—from feasibility and FEED through design, construction, commissioning, and completion—ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and client service.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Lead electrical design and provide technical solutions for complex infrastructure projects, ensuring delivery to time, budget, and regulatory standards
• Oversee feasibility, optioneering, and detailed design of MV/HV systems including substations, cables, protection systems, and associated infrastructure
• Provide technical assurance by reviewing and approving design deliverables and ensuring compliance with relevant standards
• Support construction and commissioning, resolving technical issues and managing commercial impacts
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate interfaces, and ensure integrated design delivery
• Contribute to bids, proposals, and resource planning
• Act as a key client interface and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and industry standards while incorporating innovation
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and support team growth

Candidate specification

Technical expertise:

• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering and substation design for transmission and distribution
• Experience delivering MV/HV designs (substations, cables, networks, protection/control systems)
• Experience delivering M&E designs
• Understanding of industry standards, DNO/client requirements, and regulatory frameworks
• Experience in technical quality assurance processes

Project leadership:

• Proven experience leading electrical teams across full project lifecycle stages
• Ability to manage scope, cost, programme, and technical quality
• Experience in team development, multidisciplinary coordination, and bid support

Design & coordination:

• Strong collaboration across civil, environmental, and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to deliver integrated design solutions

Additional skills:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to resolve technical issues across all stages
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with ability to influence stakeholders
• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in MS Office and flexibility to travel as required

Experience & qualifications:

• Significant experience in transmission and distribution design, ideally across major infrastructure projects
• Experience in renewables, grid connections, substations and network design advantageous
• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related and Chartered status (or working towards)

This role is perfect for a dynamic and experienced professional looking to make a significant impact in the field of power transmission, distribution and renewable energy infrastructure. If you are passionate about leading innovative projects, developing engineering teams and driving technical excellence, we would love to hear from you.

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. 

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• Competitive annual leave
• Private medical insurance 
• Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive  
• Annual bonus scheme - subject to Company performance
• Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources 
• The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
• For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

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  

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

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