Energy Assets
Head of Design - North
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Reporting to the General Manager, this role sits within the regional leadership team with full accountability for the technical integrity, and delivery assurance of the tendering and Design function across the North.
The Head of Tendering & Design – North will lead a high-performing team responsible for developing commercially robust, technically compliant, and fully deliverable ICP on new network connections on LV and HV networks. Utilising a combination of direct labour and specialist external delivery partners and design houses.
This role is pivotal in driving profitable growth, providing design authority, and ensuring seamless integration from early-stage opportunity and bid strategy through to detailed design approval and handover to delivery.
The successful candidate will combine strong commercial acumen with technical leadership, influencing internal stakeholders (Business Development, Operations, Finance) and external partners (DNOs, IDNOs delivery partners and clients) while embedding a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
Why Join Energy Assets?
We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where talented people can develop their careers and make a real difference.
Our benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- 30 days annual leave, increasing with service up to 35 days
- Annual performance bonus scheme
- Retail and travel discounts
- Refer a friend scheme
- Access to salary sacrifice vehicle scheme (conditions apply)
- Company pension scheme
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where appropriate
- Opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting utility infrastructure projects
Key Responsibilities
Commercial & Strategic Leadership
- Lead the development and approval of commercially competitive, risk-balanced tender submissions aligned to margin and growth targets
- Maintain governance over pricing strategy, cost build-ups, and commercial risk allocation
- Drive improvements in bid conversion rates, margin performance, and tender efficiency
- Provide senior technical-commercial input into major bids, frameworks, and strategic opportunities
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Technical Design Authority
- Ensure compliance with:
- DNO / IDNO specifications
- G81, G99 and associated standards
- BS7671 and applicable UK regulations
- Ensure all designs are adoptable, optimised, and aligned to cost, programme, and constructability requirements
- Provide leadership on complex technical and commercial design challenges
Leadership & Capability Development
- Lead, develop, and inspire a multidisciplinary team, creating a high-performance, commercially aware culture
- Own resource planning, recruitment, succession planning, and talent retention
- Build capability in both engineering excellence and commercial understanding across the team
Operational Integration
- Work closely with Business Development to ensure early engagement and solution alignment with client needs
- Collaborate with Operations to ensure designs are deliverable, efficient, and programme-aligned
- Ensure a seamless transition from tender through IFC design to project delivery
Stakeholder & Market Engagement
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, DNOs, IDNOs, and regulatory bodies
- Act as a senior point of contact for technical and commercial matters
- Represent the business within industry forums and with adopting network operators
Governance, Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure outputs meet all quality, compliance, and timeliness standards (KPIs/SLAs)
- Drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and design methodologies
- Provide clear reporting on pipeline performance, financial metrics, and risk exposure
- Champion efficiency, digitalisation, and standardisation across the function
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience within the UK utilities / ICP / IDNO sector
- Strong technical expertise in electrical network design (LV and 11kV) with adoption knowledge
- Proven track record in commercial tendering, pricing, and risk management
- Demonstrable success in delivering margin performance and design-to-cost outcomes
- Experience leading and developing high-performing technical teams
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
- In-depth knowledge of G81, G99, BS7671 and DNO/IDNO standards
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Desirable
- Experience with 33kV networks and grid connections
- Understanding of AAV models, contestable works, and adopter constraints
- Experience within framework contracts or major infrastructure programmes
- Track record of improving bid performance, efficiency, or operational processes
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)
- Significant experience in a commercial design and tendering environment
Desirable
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (IET or equivalent), or working towards
- Membership of a relevant professional body
Why This Role Matters
This is a business-critical leadership role, directly influencing:
- Revenue growth and profitability
- Bid success and market competitiveness
- Technical standards and risk profile
- Client relationships and repeat business
You will play a key role in shaping the region’s commercial success and technical reputation, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, adoptable, and commercially successful electrical infrastructure solutions.
Energy Assets is a leading nationwide utilities infrastructure business, providing innovative metering and data services, network construction and ownership solutions, and low-carbon energy services. We work with some of the UK's most prestigious brands, developers and public sector organisations, helping to deliver essential infrastructure for the future.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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