Chief Engineer - Milton Keynes
£80,000 - £#removed# Per annum
Job Purpose
This is a rare opportunity to take on a high-impact leadership role, shaping engineering excellence across a growing organisation. As Chief Engineer, you will act as the technical authority, setting the vision for what "good" looks like across engineering design, delivery and asset lifecycle management, and ensuring all network activities are safe, compliant and aligned with regulatory and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Engineering Authority & Standards – Take ownership of engineering standards across LV, HV and EHV networks, defining best practice and driving consistency across the organisation.
- Design & Delivery Assurance – Provide independent, high-level assurance across design, construction, commissioning and energisation to ensure quality and excellence at every stage.
- Asset Management & Lifecycle Integrity – Shape and support asset management strategy, ensuring long-term performance, resilience and value.
- Safety & Compliance Leadership – Lead from the front in promoting a safety-first culture, embedding best practice across all engineering activities.
- Commercial & Investment Support – Act as a key advisor on bids and investment decisions, balancing technical excellence with commercial outcomes.
- Engineering Capability & Leadership – Build and define engineering capability, setting clear expectations and fostering a high-performing, future-ready team.
- External Interface & Industry Alignment – Represent the organisation externally, building strong relationships with DNOs, NGET, NESO and key industry partners.
Essential Skills
- Strong experience within electricity networks
- Deep technical understanding of EHV networks (33kV-132kV)
- Proven experience in engineering governance and assurance
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
Desirable Skills
- Experience within an IDNO environment
- Exposure to EV, BESS or data centre infrastructure
- Involvement in industry forums or working groups
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