Head of Transmission Line Design (EU)
Location: Netherlands (local residency required)
We are seeking a Head of Transmission Line (TL) Design to support our EU business
development and project delivery, working closely with the EU CEO.
This role is not only a technical leadership position, but also a client-facing, solution
driven role, helping translate innovative transmission solutions into practical,
deliverable engineering designs across the European market.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Design Oversight
Lead transmission line (OHL) design activities across EU projects
Provide technical direction on:
Line routing & optimisation
Conductor selection
Insulation coordination (including composite crossarms)
Electrical clearances & EMF considerations
Ensure compliance with European standards and local utility requirements
Support EU CEO in Business Development
Act as the technical counterpart to the EU CEO in client meetings
Present and explain engineering solutions to utilities, developers, and stakeholders
Support proposal development with technical input and design concepts
Translate client needs into feasible technical solutions
Solution Development (CICA & Advanced Conductors)
Contribute to the localisation and application of innovative solutions such as:
Composite Insulated Cross Arms (CICA)
Advanced conductors
Work with global technical teams to adapt solutions to EU market requirements
Support pilot projects and technical validation with clients
Project Support & Delivery
Support early-stage engineering (feasibility, concept design)
Review detailed design outputs where required
Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants (electrical, structural, environmental)
Build & Scale Engineering Capability
Gradually build and lead a local EU engineering team
Establish design standards, workflows, and best practices
Support knowledge transfer from HQ to EU
Requirements
Based in the Netherlands with legal working rights
10+ years' experience in transmission line (OHL) design
Strong background in:
High voltage transmission (typically 110kV–400kV+)
Line design software (e.g., PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, etc.)
Experience working with European TSOs / utilities
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to clients
Key Capabilities
Strong technical foundation + commercial awareness
Comfortable in a client-facing role (not purely back-office design)
Ability to work in a fast-growing, less structured environment
Problem-solving mindset and willingness to take ownership
Calibre Global Consulting and Calibre Digital Consulting are sister companies
We are a recruitment business specialising in Pharmaceutical Health and Social Care, IT, Engineering and Executive role. We work across a wide range of industry sectors within the UK, Europe and America.
We have a genuine and honest approach, with the aim of helping businesses of all sizes grow and achieve their objectives by identifying high calibre talent. Calibre Consulting wants to build a brand that would change the face of recruitment, delivering an unrivalled service to the sector. The motivations are simple: independence from the larger stuffy companies; the desire to deliver the highest service specialising in specific sectors and client loyalty. Calibre Global Consulting is passionate about providing our candidates and clients with a stress-free, consultative approach to recruitment. We aim to work as a core function of your organisation. Calibre Global Consulting take not only skills and qualifications, but a candidates personality in to account. This means we find the best person for your vacancy, your culture and your company resulting in a better fit for both clients and candidates. We always aim to give candidates honest and open feedback, we are looking to develop long term relationships and not short term solutions.
If you are looking for a new role or are looking to recruit for your team please do get in touch. info@calibreglobalconsulting.com
