Portfolio Director

Portfolio Director (Glasgow)

Job Title: Portfolio Director

Location: Glasgow

Company: Linxon

Overview: Linxon is seeking an experienced Portfolio Director to lead large scale electrical infrastructure programmes, focusing on high voltage substations. The role will manage multiple complex projects and foster stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all Linxon programmes in Scotland, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within scope and on budget.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, executive management and external stakeholders including clients, partners and regulatory bodies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and programme outcomes.
• Represent Linxon at senior stakeholder meetings, industry forums and client engagements.
• Collaborate closely with internal operations teams to identify and resolve project execution challenges, ensuring smooth delivery and alignment with organisational goals.

Experience Required

• Significant experience in senior portfolio or programme management roles within the electrical infrastructure sector, with proven expertise in high voltage substations.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Strong track record of successful delivery of complex programmes, ideally in a senior director capacity.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline; a master’s degree or equivalent senior qualification is highly desirable.

Company Information

Linxon is a joint venture between AtkinsRealis and Hitachi Energy, delivering turnkey electrical AC substation projects. The company focuses on renewable and conventional power generation, power transmission and transportation solutions. Projects include design, engineering, procurement, construction, management and commissioning.

Diversity & Inclusion

Linxon encourages applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workforce.