KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Drive innovation and set technical strategy for HV/EHV transmission projects.
- Lead a high-performing engineering team and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Engage with senior stakeholders and oversee technical governance across projects.
About the Company:
Work with a global organisation dealing with high voltage network used in transmission and distribution projects worldwide.
About the role:
Our client is looking for a Head of Engineering (OHL) to drive innovation, set technical strategy and lead a high-performing team across HV/EHV transmission projects in ANZ.
Responsibilities:
- Define and implement the technical roadmap for overhead transmission, ensuring compliance with BS/EN/IEC/ENA standards.
- Lead system integration design across CICA cross-arms, conductors, fittings and tower systems.
- Drive product testing, certification and inclusion into Transmission Owners’ Approved Product Lists (APL).
- Provide technical leadership on constructability, uprating and new-build transmission projects.
- Act as the senior technical interface with customers, supporting bids, clarifications and engineering deviations.
- Partner with the Group CTO to champion innovation, new materials and improved engineering processes.
- Embed Safety in Design best practice, with strong focus on CDM and ESQCR compliance.
- Build, mentor and lead a high-performing engineering function, overseeing recruitment, capability uplift and budget management.
- Ensure robust technical governance and quality systems across the full project lifecycle.
- Engage confidently with senior internal and external stakeholders across utilities, EPCs and regulators.
Skills & Experience
- Engineering Degree
- 5+ years in a senior technical or management role.
- Strong leadership, commercial awareness, and strategic thinking.
- 10+ years of HV/EHV OHL engineering experience.
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to join a global brand leading in renewable energy technology.
- Generous remuneration package with work-life balance flexibility.
- Melbourne CBD-based role with travel as required
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Skills
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