Senior Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution

TURNER & TOWNSEND; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project consultancy firm in Leeds is seeking a Senior Transmission and Distribution professional to lead multi-disciplinary projects. Applicants should be qualified electrical engineers with at least 15 years of experience in transmission and utilities, possessing strong client management skills. The role focuses on overseeing project development and mentoring junior staff while fostering client relationships. A commitment to inclusivity and a flexible working environment is emphasized.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years in transmission, utilities, or renewable power fields.
• Strong network and business development acumen.
• Experience in client-facing roles, supporting design projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage development for transmission projects.
• Foster and evolve client relationships.
• Supervise and mentor junior project managers.
• Manage project scope, time, and cost.

Skills

Transmission project leadership

Client relationship management

Technical project delivery

EHV, HV, and LV electrical engineering

Substation design

Education

Qualified electrical engineer

Job description

Overview

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

The Opportunity

Due to an ever-growing portfolio of projects, we are looking for a Senior Transmission and Distribution professional to contribute to the success of our growing team. The focus of your role will be to provide leadership and support over a range of multi-disciplinary projects and pursuits including :

• Leading and working within a team of high performing projects specialists across a range of multi-disciplinary projects and pursuits.
• Lead, manage or undertake development for transmission projects and packages, which will grow in size and complexity as your career develops. Lead pursuits and proposals.
• Foster and evolve client relationships through successful project delivery.
• Mentor, supervise and coordinate junior to mid-level project managers.
• Experience of Owner Engineer, Independent Certifier or Lender Technical Advisor
• Be part of the team to pursue, develop and deliver present and future transmission projects.
• As a technical leader proactively maintain effective networks and relevant industry relationships to meet business and client outcomes.
• Establishes project scope, time and cost and coaches others in managing competing demands with day-to-day work.

Responsibilities

• Substation design (Primary systems)
• Protection and control (Secondary Systems), power system modelling, project engineering, commissioning
• SCADA
• Earthing
• Transmission Line Design
• Or CAD modelling for substations

Qualifications

• Qualified electrical engineer with a minimum of 15 years transmission, utilities, renewable power, or similar fields
• Strong network and business development acumen
• Experience in the technical delivery of multi-disciplinary projects, whether that is from a consulting, utilities or contracting environment.
• Experience in EHV, HV and LV electrical engineering from conceptual to detailed design in utilities, renewable power, traction power, water/wastewater and other industries.
• Experience in testing, commissioning, FAT witnessing, equipment failure investigation
• Experience in client-facing roles, ability to provide robust advice and support design projects through clear communication of project status, issues and risks.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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