Vice President – HV Substation

Company: Hunter Philips Executive Search
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Location: London
Job Description:

Responsible for the strategic leadership, commercial growth and technical delivery of the HV Substations business, overseeing engineering teams delivering transmission projects across the UK and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams across primary plant, protection & control and substation design.
  • Set business strategy, identify opportunities and support bids and proposals.
  • Develop relationships with utilities, developers, contractors and equipment manufacturers.
  • Oversee engineering quality, project delivery, resource planning and financial performance.
  • Recruit, develop and retain engineering talent.
  • Provide senior technical oversight and ensure compliance with client requirements and relevant standards.

Experience Required

  • Significant experience in HV substation engineering, including senior leadership responsibility.
  • A strong understanding of transmission substation design and project delivery.
  • Experience within an engineering consultancy, including business development and commercial management.
  • A track record of leading teams and managing key client relationships.
  • An electrical engineering degree or equivalent; Chartered Engineer status preferred.

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Posted: October 24th, 2026