Divisional Director

Divisional Director

About the Role

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an established engineering-led business operating in the high-voltage and grid connections space. The role carries full responsibility for the strategic direction, operational performance, and growth of the division, offering the ability to shape the business and influence long-term outcomes.

The role could suit someone who has built their career within a larger organisation and is now looking for greater autonomy, influence, and the freedom to shape a role and business in their own way. You will act as the public face of the division, lead senior managers, and play a central role in setting long-term direction.

Key Responsibilities
 
Take full ownership of the division’s performance, strategy, and delivery.
Lead and manage senior functional heads across technical, project delivery, commercial, and finance.
Act as a senior client-facing figure, building and maintaining relationships with key customers and partners.
Represent the business at industry events, forums, and stakeholder engagements.
Define and execute long-term strategy, including decisions around structure, resourcing, and geographic footprint.
Ensure successful delivery of high-voltage engineering projects
Lead, develop, and motivate a team of, embedding accountability and high standards.
Work closely with group leadership while retaining clear divisional ownership and independence.  Skills & Experience
 
Strong technical engineering background within high-voltage electricity networks.
Proven experience delivering complex projects
Senior leadership experience at Head of, Director, or equivalent level
Confident, credible leader with strong people management and stakeholder engagement capability.
Commercially astute with experience balancing growth, delivery, and governance.
Comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.

Role:
Divisional Director
Permanent or Interim Considered

Location:

Suffolk (Hybrid)
  
Why This Role

This role offers the opportunity to step into a position with genuine freedom to influence, lead, and grow a business. It will appeal to someone who enjoys visibility, decision-making authority, and shaping both strategy and culture — rather than operating within rigid frameworks.

VIQU Energy
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Divisional Director