Electrical Lead

Overview

As a High Voltage (HV) Technical Lead at Linesight, you’ll oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of HV electrical systems on major construction projects. Working with diverse, high-performing teams, you’ll help deliver complex infrastructure safely, on time, and to the highest technical standards. We’ll support your growth and empower you to take ownership of your career.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will:

• Lead / manage the entire lifecycle of the HV project, from design/ planning/ construction/ technical compliance, through to commissioning and handover
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to motivate teams and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Have a strong analytical and problem-solving ability and approach
• Familiarity with relevant codes, standards, and regulations for complex HV systems
• Leading technical teams, coordinating with stakeholders, Designers, utility companies, and contractors
• Manage the design process and review/approvals process
• Manage adherence to the regional HV regulatory bodies
• Manage project risks and ensure compliance with local safety and quality standards
• A strong understanding of (HSE) health/safety/environment principles within the context of HV operations and projects.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have strong experience delivering HV electrical systems on large or complex construction projects
• Substation experience is a must
• Bring an engineering or construction background, ideally with HV or energy infrastructure experience
• Understand utility protocols, commissioning practices, and safety standards for HV systems
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Are proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to safety and quality.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually with video required.

About us

Linesight is a highly successful global project and cost management consultancy that keeps clients coming back. And for that we have our people to thank. You see we’re not like the others. We’re different. Unique. It’s our fresh thinking and focus on what matters that has led to our evolving. We are on a journey working in some of the most exciting innovative sectors with some of the world’s most prestigious companies delivering major projects that deliver a more sustainable built environment. We have an open culture and a flat structure where you can expect to be treated with genuine care, respect, and empathy. With Linesight, you can truly discover the power of team!  

Diversity, inclusion and accessibility   

Linesight is committed to transparent, equal opportunity employment practices. We are building a diverse and inclusive organisation, accessible to all, based on having a safe culture which enables all our people to be their true selves. We are a people business, and we understand that the more inclusive we are, the happier our people and better our work will be. We will ensure that individuals with disability are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or recruitment process and are accommodated in the workplace. If you require assistance or accommodation of any kind, please mention this in your application, we would love to hear from you! 

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