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About the Role

Lead the end-to-end delivery of high voltage power infrastructure projects, from development through construction, commissioning, and energisation. This role requires electrical engineering expertise and programme leadership, interfacing with DNOs, ICPs, EPC contractors, and specialist consultants. It operates within Sovereign AI's critical infrastructure portfolio, demanding deep technical knowledge of HV/MV systems and commercial discipline to manage risk, procurement, and stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and construction management of substation and HV cable infrastructure, including 33 kV systems and works up to 132 kV and above.
Manage and coordinate electrical consultants, EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, and specialist subcontractors, ensuring adherence to programme milestones and quality standards.
Drive grid connection strategy and manage all utility interfaces with DNOs, IDNOs, and ICPs, from application through to energisation.
Define and manage project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and change control processes, providing regular reporting to senior leadership and client stakeholders.
Ensure full compliance with UK statutory requirements, including BS/IEC electrical standards, CDM regulations, and relevant grid codes and protection philosophies.
Support early-stage project development activities, including technical feasibility, scope definition, budget setting, and contractor procurement strategy.
Lead commissioning and energisation planning in coordination with the DNO and site teams, ensuring safe and structured handover of HV assets.
Manage project commercial performance, including procurement, contract administration under NEC or similar frameworks, and cost forecasting.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal project and engineering teams, clients, regulators, and equipment manufacturers.

Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline (BEng or MEng).
Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IET or equivalent professional body — or demonstrable progress towards chartership.
Project management qualification such as APM PMQ, PRINCE2, or equivalent is desirable.
Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status for HV switching operations is an advantage.
Highly experienced in electrical engineering and project delivery, with a significant portion on HV or MV power infrastructure.
Demonstrated track record of delivering substation and HV cable projects from development through to commissioning, at 33 kV minimum — with experience up to 132 kV or above strongly preferred.
Hands-on experience managing grid connections and utility interfaces (DNO, ICP) including connection agreement negotiation and protection coordination.
Experience managing EPC contractors, electrical consultants, and specialist equipment suppliers within a structured contract and procurement environment.
Background in one or more of the following sectors: data centres, utilities and power networks, renewable energy, or industrial power infrastructure.
Proven ability to manage project financials, including budget control, forecasting, and commercial reporting.
Experience operating in early-stage development environments, including feasibility assessment, scope definition, and pre-FEED activities.

Skills

Strong technical grounding in HV/MV electrical systems — including transformers, switchgear, protection relays, cables, and earthing systems.
Thorough understanding of UK and international power standards, grid codes, and regulatory frameworks — including BS/IEC standards, CDM, and NERS.
Commercially astute — able to manage contracts, assess change events, control cost, and represent project interests in commercial negotiations.
Effective communicator and stakeholder manager — capable of engaging with technical specialists, contractors, clients, and senior leadership with equal clarity.
Strong risk management capability — able to identify, quantify, and proactively mitigate programme, technical, and commercial risks.
Proficient in project scheduling tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera P6) and standard engineering document management workflows.
Resilient and self-directed — comfortable operating with ambiguity in fast moving development environments without close supervision.

Location

UK-based

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Highly experienced

Education Level

Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline (BEng or MEng)
Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IET or equivalent professional body
Project management qualification such as APM PMQ, PRINCE2, or equivalent is desirable
Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status for HV switching operations is an advantage

About the Company

Sovereign AI is a UK-based AI infrastructure and software solutions provider building the next generation of sovereign-grade AI data centres across EMEA.
Designed for resilience, security, and scale, Sovereign AI enables commercial and government customers to deploy advanced AI with confidence in environments where performance, reliability, and compliance are non-negotiable.
Focused on regulated and mission-critical sectors including Government, Defence, Healthcare and Financial Services, Sovereign AI is creating the trusted foundations for AI adoption at scale, combining robust infrastructure with disciplined governance to support long-term innovation and national-level capability.