Head of Electrical Design

Join GRIDSERVE, a cutting-edge sustainable energy business with a compelling mission to deliver scalable solutions for climate change. We are a dynamic sustainable energy business committed to revolutionising the landscape of climate change.

At the forefront of innovation, we've pioneered the Sun-to-Wheel ecosystem, shaping the future with advanced hybrid solar + battery farms, the UK's premier electric vehicle charging infrastructure, electric vehicle leasing programs, and cutting-edge electric forecourts. Our multi-award-winning company, headquartered in the UK, thrives on sustainability, guided by core values that prioritize people, pioneering products, and environmental stewardship. GRIDSERVE believes in unlocking a better, more sustainable future. Seize the opportunity now to be part of our mission to #deliver impactful and transformative solutions.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Join GRIDSERVE as a Head of Electrical Design, for the EV superhubs. Responsible for the delivery of design for industrial services for EV Forecourts & commercial battery & hybrid systems as required.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

· Oversee the design and plan the engineering resource required for multiple projects as required by the business

· Manage design engineering teams to produce electrical designs for Electric Forecourts and solar/hybrid as required

· Manage the development and coordination of the engineering team capability and performance to help create and deliver the business growth strategy and the engineering strategy

· Manage internal and external stakeholders ensuring the timely and cost-effective completion of design

· Deliver HV, LV and AC Designs, at a project level using internal and specialist tractors

· Lead on identifying technical solutions to meet the needs of our clients

· Responsibility for ensuring technical solutions and designs meet technical electrical standards and CDM regulations (where applicable).

· Ensure quality of design meets company standards, including single line diagrams

· Manage the preparation and submission of DNO applications or similar local network operators internationally

· Act as the point of escalation for all design engineering matters on Forecourts

· To be responsible for the project related engineering budgets

· Collaborate with other members of the Engineering Management Team to continue to improve the Engineering Function as a highly capable, professional and respected part of GRIDSERVE

· Support local and international team members with commercial tenders and planning applications, support legal & project delivery teams, as required

· Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes including anti-bribery policy and Environmental and Quality Management System, compliant with ISO standards

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Required Experience

· Experience of working within a similar senior technical design role, managing multiple projects

· Experience in system design of large-scale capital projects to time and budget

· Successfully delivered technical designs using new and emerging technologies

· Experience in managing high-performance teams (cross-functional experience highly desirable)

Required Skills and Abilities

· In depth knowledge of DC & AC (LV) systems, understanding of electrical schematics, PV system layouts and HV system designs

· Strategic thinking and leadership skills

· Strong abilities in relationship management

· Competency in solving complex engineering problems

· Ability to work independently, as well as a member of a team

· Ability to direct teams to meet tight deadlines

· Ability to analyse and interpret performance data by reviewing working systems

· Knowledge of safety features, grounding, disconnectors, system testing, and troubleshooting

· Attention to detail and analytical

· Advanced IT skills and be fully conversant with the Microsoft Office suite

· Proficient in AutoCAD

· Flexible mindset, team player and solutions driven

Required Qualifications and Certifications

· Degree or an equivalent level of qualification in Electrical or Mechanical engineering

· City & Guilds 18th BS7671 Wiring Regs

· Full UK driving licence

Equal Opportunity Statement:

GRIDSERVE is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all individuals are treated with fairness and respect in our hiring process, regardless of gender (including gender identity, gender expression, and gender reassignment), race (including color, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership, or membership in any other legally protected category.

Company Culture & Values

GRIDSERVE prides itself in providing a workplace that is friendly, encourages creativity and independence, empowering each team member to work at their best. We are passionate with an entrepreneurial spirit, hard-working but always find time to ‘let our hair down’. Our Iver office is set in a private estate with lavish open grounds providing a great environment to work in.

We aim to work with Awesome people who align with our values to achieve greater results. Consider the values below and ask how well these resonate with the principles you hold:

Be Awesome We aim to delight: ‘great’ is our minimum bar

Positively Charged We are positive people who approach life and every task full of healthy energy

Synergy Seekers We have each other’s back, and appreciate that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts

Legacy Creators We strive to deliver positive change through strong ethics and sustainable choices

Straight Up We are open, honest, direct people who accept responsibility and sweep nothing under the carpet

Risk Mitigators We stack the odds in our favour by taking risks we have the ability to influence

Thought Leaders We have the strength and conviction to create a better path, and to follow gut instincts

Solutions Focussed We embrace problems as opportunities and focus our time and energy on solutions

Our dedication extends to fostering an inclusive environment where employees are empowered, and diversity is embraced. We encourage everyone to participate actively and respond to our commitment to equality.

Company Benefits:

💰 Financial Benefits: competitive pay, share options, pension, life insurance, income protection, retail & entertainment discounts.

🌿 Wellbeing and Work Life Balance: 33 days annual leave inc. public holidays, remote and flexible working, generous maternity and paternity leave, excellent family cover private health, EAP, 24/7 GP access

🌍 Carbon Fighting: EV leasing salary sacrifice scheme, EV leasing referral, cycle to work scheme

🚀Growth: a dynamic, challenging and rewarding environment with excellent learning and development resources via our top inhouse LMS and exciting career progression opportunities!

Join us in delivering a better and more sustainable future! #GRIDSERVE #TechForGood #SustainableEnergy