Divisional Director

Divisional Director – Power & Grid Infrastructure (Battery Storage Projects) – UK
£140,000 – £150,000 Basic + Executive Bonus + Car Allowance + Private Healthcare + Pension
Location: United Kingdom
Sector: Power Infrastructure / Grid / Battery Energy Storage (BESS)
Employment: Full-Time
A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking a Divisional Director to lead its UK Power & Grid Infrastructure division, delivering large-scale battery energy storage and substation projects across the UK.
This role will be responsible for the strategic growth, operational leadership, and commercial performance of the division, overseeing the delivery of complex high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects from 33kV to 400kV.
The successful candidate will bring strong leadership experience within power infrastructure, substations, transmission & distribution, and grid connection projects, with the ability to build and lead high-performing project teams while driving business growth in the rapidly expanding energy transition sector.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the Power & Grid Infrastructure division, ensuring successful delivery of projects across the UK.
* Oversee the delivery of substation and high-voltage infrastructure projects (33kV–400kV).
* Drive the company’s expansion within the Battery Energy Storage (BESS) and renewable grid connection market.
* Develop and implement business growth strategies and operational plans.
* Manage commercial performance, budgets, and divisional P&L.
* Lead business development, bid strategy, and client engagement with utilities, energy developers, and major contractors.
* Build and manage senior project teams including Project Directors, Project Managers, and Engineering Leads.
* Ensure projects meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
* Strengthen relationships with utilities, grid operators, and renewable energy developers.
Requirements
* Extensive experience delivering power infrastructure or substation projects (33kV–400kV).
* Proven leadership experience at Divisional Director / Operations Director / Business Unit Director level.
* Strong background in high-voltage electrical infrastructure, substations, or transmission & distribution projects.
* Experience managing large project portfolios and P&L responsibility.
* Strong commercial, operational, and strategic leadership skills.
* Experience working with utilities, EPC contractors, or renewable energy developers.
Desirable Experience
* Experience delivering Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
* Experience scaling or leading a power infrastructure business unit or division.
* Strong network within the UK power and renewable energy sector