Sanjeev Banerjee

Sanjeev is a seasoned electrical engineer with over 14 years of experience in substation engineering and electrical systems design across utility, industrial, oil and gas, solar and process sectors.

Sanjeev joined Mott MacDonald in 2022 and since then has been pivotal in delivering high-voltage substation projects for major UK clients including National Grid and SSE, a leading generator of renewables and flexible energy.

He began his career after earning a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from West Bengal University of Technology, India, in 2009. His early years were spent at POET Consultants Private Limited, Bangalore, where he led detailed engineering for power distribution and solar projects across India and the Middle East. His technical acumen and project leadership soon took him to Larsen & Toubro and later KEC International, where he managed engineering services for complex substation projects in Africa, Southeast Asia and Central America.

At Mott MacDonald, Sanjeev has led the design of several high-profile projects, including multiple 400kV air insulated substations and gas insulated substations in the UK. His work spans the full project lifecycle – from feasibility and front-end engineering design to detailed design and technical bid evaluations.

Known for his deep technical knowledge and collaborative approach, Sanjeev has contributed to the transformation of Mott MacDonald’s global delivery services in Mumbai, India, into a hub of engineering excellence.

Fluent in English, Hindi and Bengali, Sanjeev brings a global perspective and inclusive leadership style to every project he undertakes.