SPL were looking to recruit a Director for their Transmission & Distribution business capable of building this division from the ground up.
SPL were looking to recruit a Director for their Transmission & Distribution business capable of building this division from the ground up. The ideal candidate would possess a comprehensive knowledge of the UK T&D landscape and an extensive network of industry contacts.
They would also need strong leadership skills to assemble and guide a new team, a proven track record of managing P&L responsibilities and growing a division.
The ideal candidate for this role needed to be able to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to grow SPL's Transmission & Distribution business, cultivating new partnerships within the industry.
To identify potential candidates, we focused on researching contractors, consultancies, and other key suppliers operating within the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) sector across the UK.
Although the role's location was relatively flexible, we recognised that energy projects in Scotland would likely yield strong candidates. Following feedback from our longlist research, we approached selected candidates to discuss the opportunity.
One of the challenges we addressed was the candidates' hesitation in taking on the responsibility of building an entirely new function. It was crucial for us to convey that the successful candidate would have the autonomy to shape the new business according to their vision. Additionally, it was important to highlight SPL's proven track record of driving growth and increasing turnover, thereby assuring candidates that they would be joining a reliable and financially successful organisation.
The successful candidate brought extensive experience in Transmission and Distribution, including managing a P&L of a major tier 1 contractor involved in cabling, overhead lines (OHL), and substation work for major power clients. Notably, they successfully transformed a loss-making business unit, turning it around within two years. This candidate proved to be an ideal fit for the T&D Director role.
