Construction Director - HV Power Projects

Construction Director – HV Power Projects

United Kingdom, Hybrid with travel to site

Salary Negotiable, DOE

About the Company -

A leading UK utility infrastructure provider delivering integrated energy and connectivity solutions. The business supports the design, delivery, and commissioning of critical infrastructure projects across the power, renewable energy, data centre, and industrial sectors.

With a strong focus on safety, innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, the company partners with major clients to deliver complex engineering projects that support the UK's evolving energy landscape.

About the Role -

We are seeking an experienced Construction Director to lead the strategic and operational delivery of a portfolio of complex energy infrastructure projects across the UK.

Reporting to the Managing Director, this senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing projects from design and construction through to commissioning and handover. The successful candidate will have full accountability for project performance across safety, programme, quality, commercial outcomes, profitability, and client satisfaction.

The role will lead multidisciplinary teams including Contract Managers, Project Managers, engineering specialists, and site-based delivery teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with contractual commitments.

Key Responsibilities -

• Lead the successful delivery of major engineering and infrastructure projects from development through to completion.

• Maintain accountability for project financial performance, forecasting, budgets, and profit margins.

• Oversee programme delivery, risk management, quality assurance, and safety performance.

• Drive compliance with industry regulations, health and safety standards, and construction best practice.

• Manage subcontractor and supply chain performance.

• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.

• Provide senior technical leadership across civil and electrical engineering disciplines.

• Develop high-performing teams through effective leadership, coaching, and succession planning.

• Support business growth through collaboration with commercial and pre-construction teams.

• Identify and implement operational improvements, innovation, and efficiencies across project delivery.

Requirements -

Essential Experience

• Significant experience delivering high-voltage electrical infrastructure and utility projects within the UK.

• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams on large-scale, complex engineering or construction projects.

• Strong construction and project delivery background with responsibility for safety, commercial performance, and programme management.

• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, contractual obligations, and P&L responsibility.

• Strong understanding of industry-standard contracts including NEC, JCT and/or FIDIC.

• Demonstrable experience in risk identification, mitigation, and project governance.

• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills.

Full U.K. Working rights

Qualifications

• HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Full UK Driving Licence.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially astute with strong leadership capability.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Analytical and solutions-focused approach to problem solving.

• Able to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Committed to promoting a strong health, safety, and quality culture.

• Adaptable, collaborative, and capable of driving change within a growing organisation.

Desirable

• Experience delivering transmission-connected projects.

• Senior leadership experience within the utilities, power, energy, or infrastructure sectors.

• Experience overseeing projects involving higher voltage transmission infrastructure.