Senior Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution

TURNER & TOWNSEND-1; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Project Manager, leading exciting projects in the energy sector. You'll play a pivotal role in managing transmission and distribution initiatives, collaborating with high-performing teams, and mentoring the next generation of project managers. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence change and drive successful project delivery while enjoying a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this position is for you!

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience in transmission and utilities.
• Strong business development skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams and manage transmission projects.
• Build client relationships and mentor junior project managers.

Skills

Substation design

Protection and control

Power system modeling

SCADA

Transmission Line Design

CAD modeling

Education

Qualified electrical engineer

Job description

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend, we’re passionate about making a difference. We deliver better outcomes for our clients, help our people realize their potential, and contribute to a prosperous society.
Every day, we support major global clients in delivering ambitious, highly technical projects across over 130 countries.
Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and engaging company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, expertise, integrity, and quality, enabling our people to work on some of the most exciting projects worldwide.

Job Description

We are expanding our Transmission and Distribution team in the UK to support the energy transition locally. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager (SPM) to join our team working on national projects, including substations and overhead line projects.

Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following disciplines:

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

The Opportunity

Due to an expanding portfolio of projects, we seek a senior transmission and distribution professional to contribute to our team’s success. Your role will involve providing leadership and support across various multi-disciplinary projects, including:

• Leading and collaborating with high-performing project teams across multiple disciplines.
• Managing or developing transmission projects and packages, scaling in size and complexity as your career progresses. Leading pursuits and proposals.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through successful project delivery.
• Mentoring and supervising junior to mid-level project managers.
• Experience as an Owner Engineer, Independent Certifier, or Lender Technical Advisor.
• Participating in the pursuit, development, and delivery of current and future transmission projects.
• Maintaining industry relationships and networks to meet business and client objectives.
• Defining project scope, schedule, and budget, and coaching others in managing competing demands.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrical engineer with at least 15 years of experience in transmission, utilities, renewable energy, or related fields.
• Strong network and business development skills.
• Experience delivering multi-disciplinary projects in consulting, utilities, or contracting environments.
• Expertise in EHV, HV, and LV electrical engineering from conceptual to detailed design in utilities, renewable energy, traction power, water/wastewater, and other industries.
• Experience with testing, commissioning, FAT witnessing, and failure investigation.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients, providing robust advice and support throughout project lifecycles.

Additional Information

Our motivated team shares our vision and mission. We offer a supportive environment where each individual can influence change.

We promote a healthy, flexible, and balanced work environment to help our team succeed both professionally and personally.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all community sectors.

Learn more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com.

Please note that SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable.

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