Electrification and Energy Planning Lead

Electrification and Energy Planning Lead

Go-Ahead Group is driving the future of sustainable transport-and we're looking for an Electrification and Energy Planning Lead to spearhead our depot transformation for electric bus operations. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our infrastructure strategy, ensuring our depots are electrified ahead of operational need and aligned with customer expectations.

Vacancy Type Full Time / Permanent Application Deadline Thursday, November 6, 2025 Location London

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a specialist team to plan and deliver depot electrification across the Go Ahead network.
• Manage relationships with UKPN, DNOs, and IDNOs to secure timely and scalable energy infrastructure.
• Collaborate with operating companies and commercial leads to develop investment ready business cases.
• Forecast energy requirements and manage the annual energy budget.
• Oversee energy and utilities procurement, working closely with brokers to ensure cost efficiency.
• Own contracts with load management service providers, negotiating changes and ensuring compliance.
• Design depot parking plans to support the transition from diesel to electric fleets.
• Lead energy optimisation projects, including Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS).
• Direct management of one Energy Manager and one Technical Drawings Manager.
• Full accountability for energy procurement budget and contract performance.

Knowledge and Experience Education

• Degree level qualification desirable
• Chartered status essential
• Higher level degree desirable

Experience

• 10+ years in infrastructure with a strong electrification background
• Experience in the transport sector highly desirable

About Us

Go-Ahead is a leading international public transport company connecting customers with reliable, punctual and welcoming services, that are accessible to all. We connect billions of customers and their communities on our essential bus and rail services operating in the UK, Ireland, the Nordics, Singapore and Australia. Our people work in partnership with suppliers, local communities and governments to innovate, invest and always improve our service to customers. With a focus on the future, we are proud to be leading the transition towards a zero emission fleet with a clear plan to reach net zero by 2045.

Go Ahead's values define who we are. They guide the actions, behaviours and the choices we, and our colleagues, make every day. We promote a devoted customer first culture backed by our people, our assets and our ability to collaborate as a trusted partner with local communities and authorities. It is the 'Go Ahead Way' which interlinks our values, our structure and processes, and our way of working. We care for our customers, our communities, our assets, our environment and our people.

Go-Ahead is powered by 27,000 dedicated colleagues across six countries. Each day, they work in their communities to provide millions of public transport journeys that are reliable, safe, accessible, and tailored to local needs. Our team is made up of a diverse range of people, each bringing unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Whether they're driving buses, maintaining trains, managing operations, or serving customers, our colleagues are united by a shared commitment to delivering high quality services and making a real difference to the lives of our passengers - wherever they are.