Managing Director - Transmission & Distribution

Description

Reporting to the Group Executive, you will have end-to-end responsibility for the Transmission & Distribution division, driving sustainable growth while ensuring excellence in delivery, safety, and client relationships.

• Setting and executing the strategic direction of the Transmission & Distribution business
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities within the UK energy market
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key clients, regulators, and stakeholders
• Driving innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the organisation
• Leading large, multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, operations, and commercial functions
• Ensuring best-in-class health, safety, quality, and environmental performance

Requirements

You will be a credible, visible leader with deep sector expertise and a track record of success at senior executive level.

We are seeking an accomplished Managing Director – Transmission & Distribution to lead and grow a high-performing business within the UK power and energy sector. This is a pivotal executive role with full accountability for strategy, operational performance, commercial growth, and safety across complex transmission and distribution projects.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Significant leadership experience within Transmission & Distribution, utilities, or major infrastructure projects
• Proven experience operating at Managing Director or Director level with full P&L responsibility
• Strong commercial acumen and experience delivering profitable growth
• In-depth knowledge of the UK energy market, regulatory environment, and key clients
• An inspirational leadership style with the ability to build high-performing teams
• Full P&L ownership, including forecasting, budgeting, and financial performance

Benefits

• Competitive executive salary and benefits package
• The opportunity to shape and grow a critical part of the UK’s energy infrastructure

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance