UK Technical Director - Power & Energy Solutions

UK TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - POWER & ENERGY SOLUTIONS LOCATION: UK & IRELAND (Wiltshire and Hertfordshire sites plus other future premises of the company, plus business trips to the headquarters in Europe) SALARY: £80,000 + 12.5% bonus (£10k) + car allowance £596 pm JOB TYPE: Permanent Role Summary The UK Technical Director will act as an Applications Specialist, offering high-level technical support across Critical Power, Power Control & Safety, Energy Efficiency, and Energy Storage business lines. From initial specifications to post-sales support, the role ensures the delivery of market-leading solutions by coordinating technical expertise across UK operations and liaising with Group technical and quality teams. Key Responsibilities Technical Support & Leadership - Provide expert technical advice to commercial and project teams, especially for complex or large-scale projects. - Deliver training to internal teams to maintain high levels of application knowledge and technical proficiency. - Offer strategic guidance and technical leadership to engineers and staff. - Allocate technical workload and training resources; participate in management meetings and Health & Safety committees. Project & Product Development - Develop systems to document and quantify the technical and commercial viability of innovative product concepts. - Coordinate third-party product accreditations in compliance with UK standards. - Represent the business in local standardisation bodies and lobby for technical advancement aligned with HQ goals. Client & Stakeholder Engagement - Influence key specifiers (consultants, D&B contractors, end-users) to adopt multi-BA (business area) solutions. - Collaborate with marketing to produce technical content, including CPD modules and online promotions. - Ensure effective cross-functional communication to convert opportunities into confirmed orders. - Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders including trade associations and regulatory bodies. Strategic Initiatives - Contribute to the development of technical strategies supporting long-term business goals. - Lead or support multi-country technical initiatives to propose holistic solutions for large end-user projects. - Promote standardisation and best practices through participation in industry bodies and committees. Required Skills & Competencies - Technical Expertise: Strong electrical engineering background with the ability to interpret wiring diagrams and technical specifications. - Commercial Awareness: Able to identify and convert early-stage project opportunities; strong knowledge of product positioning and commercial viability. - Project Management: Skilled in managing complex technical environments, stakeholder communication, and timelines. - Influencing & Communication: Proven ability to communicate and persuade internal and external stakeholders. - Initiative: Self-starter who takes proactive steps to solve issues and create opportunities. - Collaboration: Strong team player who builds effective working relationships internally and externally. Experience & Education - BSc, MSc, BEng, or HNC in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field. - Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior technical position within the power sector. - Proven track record of developing technical solutions with M&E consultants, D&B contractors, and large-scale end-users. - Experience in creating and presenting business cases for new product development. Key Interfaces External: - M&E Consultants, Design & Build Contractors, Major End-Users, Third-Party Contractors, Trade Associations Internal: - UK Sales Teams, Project Teams, Service Group (CIM/SAT), Factory R&D, Application Developers, Segment Specialists, Senior Management