Head of Technical Department

Head of Technical

Yorkshire - Hybrid

Salary is dependent on experience + package

Fourblue have teamed up with a ICP who deliver turnkey utility infrastructure across the UK. They specialise in high-voltage electrical connections up to 132kV, serving sectors such as residential, commercial, renewables, and EV. They are now seeking a Head of Technical to join their growing team.

This is an opportunity for someone with deep technical expertise and strong leadership skills to manage a team of designers, oversee the delivery of complex 11kV to 132kV projects, and play a key strategic role in driving the business forward.

Responsibilities of the Head of Technical:

Leading the design and technical function of the business, overseeing the full lifecycle of electrical infrastructure projects from concept to energisation

Managing and mentoring a team of designers working across 11kV, 33kV, and 132kV connections, ensuring technical accuracy, compliance, and efficiency

Taking full responsibility for design assurance and sign-off, ensuring all work meets DNO/IDNO and regulatory requirements

Acting as the senior technical authority across all projects, supporting both internal and external stakeholders with expert guidance and design leadership

Working closely with project managers, commercial teams, and clients to ensure design outputs align with delivery timelines, budgets, and operational needs

Overseeing the preparation and submission of designs for contestable and non-contestable works, including cable routing, substation layouts, switchgear, protection schemes, and earthing

Building strong working relationships with DNOs and IDNOs to streamline approvals and technical collaboration

Supporting the tendering process by reviewing specifications, contributing to technical submissions, and advising on feasibility and risk

Driving the development and implementation of best practices, design standards, and internal processes to improve quality and efficiency

Staying up to date with industry regulations, innovation, and technology that can improve project outcomes or reduce delivery risk

Championing a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the department

Criteria of the Head of Technical:

A strong background in electrical infrastructure design, ideally from an ICP, DNO or IDNO

Experience with 11kV, 33kV and 132kV design and delivery

Qualified to sign off designs and act as the lead technical authority

Experience in managing and developing engineering teams

Commercial awareness and a passion for helping the business grow through technical excellence

Confident, collaborative, and quality-drive

This is a unique opportunity to step into a senior technical leadership role, if you're an experienced designer ready to lead and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.