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Technical & Engineering Director

Eleclink
Folkestone

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Job details

8 days ago

Qualifications

Engineering
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Engineering & Technical Director is responsible for ElecLink’s engineering integrity, asset management capability, and the development of our HVDC cable systems and converter station infrastructure in France, the Channel Tunnel and the UK. As a member of the ElecLink senior leadership team (SLT), the Engineering & Technical Director plays a pivotal role in strategic decision-making, cross-functional leadership, and alignment of technical activities with business and regulatory objectives.

The Technical and Engineering Director will lead a multidisciplinary technical team of at least six staff, including two senior managers, engineering leads, commercial contract support and project management. This role is central to driving our cross-functional performance, managing interfaces with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring the safe and successful operation of a nationally significant business

Responsibilities

Organisational Leadership

As an SLT member, lead the technical input to business strategy, risk management and the organisation development of ElecLink.
Develop and implement ElecLink’s overall technical strategy ensuring alignment with our business case, regulatory obligations, and project delivery schedule.
Establish robust technical governance, including design assurance capability, technical risk management processes, and change control.
Lead the company’s representation at technical forums, industry groups and in critical regulatory discussions with the aim of promoting ElecLink and ElecLink’s interests
Champion our health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) culture and performance in everything we do

Lead the Technical Function

Lead a multi-disciplined team with primary objective of delivering safe, reliable asset operations:
- Engineering Managers – Overseeing converter and cable system maintenance and day to day asset operations via key supplier contracts as well as on-site physical and cyber security, OT system integrity and the strategic implementation of asset improvements.
- Engineers – Supporting our managers as subject matter experts in HVDC systems, electrical engineering, design assurance and interconnector operations.
- Projects Managers – Leading the coordination, delivery and commissioning of our project pipeline
- Commercial Contract Support - managing the interface between engineering, procurement, legal and commercial teams to agree and implement industry best practice service contracts

Engineering Strategy & Delivery

Accountable for our HVDC infrastructure integrity including converter stations, cable systems, and protection schemes
Direct the interface with original equipment manufacturers, technology partners and service providers
Ensure technical design is optimised for whole-of-life performance, including maintainability, operability, and reliability. Identify industry best practice and relevant standards to lead the development of technical improvements and ensure their implementation into the business
Continually review our technical capability maintaining the necessary engineering teams to support strategy delivery and project execution.
Ensure timely delivery of capital and maintenance projects
Ensure collaboration between technical, operational and Commercial teams to optimise system operations and asset capability to meet our business objectives.

Operations Management

Responsible for the successful coordination of site-based engineering activities, including inspection and maintenance schedules
Ensure operational excellence and engineering compliance with national and European standards
Develop and maintain 24/7 engineering support capabilities for HVDC assets through in-house and outsourced capability
Oversee engineering risk management and root cause failure analysis in the event of asset issues
Lead (at Steering Committee level) our contractual relationships with engineering service providers and OEMs

Health & Safety

ElecLink employees are expected to take reasonable care for their own health and safety, as well as that of others. Employees should not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse any equipment or measures designed to protect safety, health, or welfare. Employees are also required to participate in any health and safety training provided by the employer and promptly report any health and safety concerns to the HSQE Manager or HSQE Coordinator.

Minimum Standards & Selection Criteria

Experience required:

More than 15 years in the energy or transmission sector with demonstratable experience in HVDC systems
Proven leadership or senior management of engineering or technical teams on major capital infrastructure projects or operational asset management
Strong working knowledge of HVDC systems, converter technologies, grid codes, and transmission interface requirements.
Commercial awareness of engineering contracts, OEM supply agreements, and technical dispute resolution.
Experience operating at senior or executive level, ideally as part of an SLT or subsidiary board
Knowledge of UK and European regulatory frameworks for interconnectors and/or transmission systems is desirable

Education:

Educated to degree level in Electrical or Power Engineering (or equivalent)
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status desirable

Skills and Competencies

Proven leadership in technical and engineering delivery within HVDC operations
Strong understanding of converter station technologies, HV cable systems, and system protection
Excellent problem-solving, risk management, and project delivery skills
Commercial awareness and ability to present technical issues to board-level and external stakeholders
Effective communicator with ability to influence technical strategy

Behaviours

Display integrity and maintain strong professional relationships, upholding ElecLink’s reputation
Take accountability for delivery and decision-making
Think strategically and act collaboratively across teams
Foster a culture of safety, innovation, and technical excellence
Engage constructively with service providers, and technical communities.

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