Expanding the grid takes expertise that’s already in high demand
Transmission networks are expanding at a pace the industry hasn’t seen
before. New generation needs connecting, existing infrastructure needs
upgrading and major programmes are competing for many of the same
experienced people. Finding the right transmission expertise is becoming
as critical as the infrastructure itself.
We find transmission line engineers, HV design engineers, project
managers, and overhead line and cable specialists with genuine
transmission experience. People who understand the technical
complexity, but also what it takes to deliver major infrastructure
programmes.
Whether it’s one hard-to-find specialist or a full project team, Brunel
finds and mobilises transmission expertise wherever and whenever it’s
needed.
FAQs
What is transmission recruitment, and how is it different from distribution recruitment?
Transmission recruitment focuses on the high-voltage networks that move electricity over long distances between regions, as opposed to distribution networks that deliver power locally to homes and businesses. The engineering standards, voltage levels, and project scale involved are significantly different, and require distinct specialist experience.
What roles do you recruit for in transmission?
We place transmission line engineers, high-voltage design engineers, project managers, and overhead line and underground cable specialists, covering new-build transmission infrastructure as well as network upgrades and reinforcement.
Do you recruit for both overhead line and underground cable transmission projects?
Yes. We source specialists across both overhead line and underground/subsea cable transmission work, since the engineering disciplines and project considerations differ between them.
How is Brunel different from a general infrastructure recruiter?
A general infrastructure recruiter often lacks the specific high-voltage transmission expertise these projects require. We focus on candidates with genuine transmission-level engineering experience, not broader construction or civil engineering backgrounds alone.
Why is transmission engineering talent increasingly hard to find?
As renewable generation, electrification, and interconnection projects expand, transmission networks need significant reinforcement and new-build capacity, but the pool of engineers with genuine high-voltage transmission experience is growing far more slowly than the project pipeline.
Can you support large-scale transmission project delivery, not just individual roles?
Yes. We support transmission programmes at scale, from individual specialist placements through to mobilising full project teams for major reinforcement or new-build schemes.
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