Technical Director- Transmission & Distribution

AECOM; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm based in London is seeking a skilled leader in Transmission & Distribution engineering. The role involves managing multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring design integrity, mentoring team members, and driving business development. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in complex projects and relevant qualifications in electrical engineering. The position offers flexible hybrid working and diverse benefits.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing complex, multi-discipline projects.
• Working experience with National Grid projects is advantageous.
• Chartership & Lead CDAE/CDAE certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead large multi-disciplinary projects involving various engineering disciplines.
• Check and review engineering deliverables like designs and proposals.
• Manage projects or project components including resource allocation.

Skills

Transmission & Distribution design experience

Client relationship management

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in electrical or power systems engineering

Job description

Overview

Company: AECOM. We are a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering projects that improve communities and environments. We offer a range of services across energy, transportation, water, buildings and environment, and are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Role: Leadership role within the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Engineering team in the UK & Ireland. The position combines technical leadership, project delivery and integrated management to support growth of the T&D practice.

What will a day in this role look like?

• You will lead large multi-disciplinary projects involving engineers from various disciplines such as substation, cables, protection & control, civils, and overhead line, while undertaking design management to ensure integrated design through effective communication and coordination.
• You will have the opportunity to be involved in large programmes of work like GGP projects.
• Check and review engineering deliverables such as complex designs, reports, proposals, presentations and drawing packages.
• Review and input into bids and pursuits; participate in business and strategic planning to identify opportunities for growth in the short, medium and longer term.
• Provide engineering expertise from concept to detailed design of transmission & distribution projects, including substations, power generating stations, data centres, BESS and renewables.
• Lead the delivery of projects and develop leading-edge technical skills with practical application to add value to AECOM and clients.
• Mentor team members, facilitate development, and assist with professional accreditation where appropriate.
• Collaborate with Global Enterprise Capabilities teams to deliver projects in the region.
• Take ownership of detailed engineering documentation and oversee project execution, providing technical guidance to the team.
• Ensure design submissions comply with codes, standards and quality requirements.
• Perform internal reviews and quality checks of engineering drawings and calculations.
• Manage projects or project components, including resource allocation, subcontractor coordination, design integrity, and client feedback.
• Identify opportunities for design optimization and cost efficiencies.
• Pursue new opportunities, defining scope, schedule, budget and exclusions.

Enjoy the Perks

At AECOM, you’ll enjoy core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being. This includes career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working, technical practice networks, AECOM University and volunteering days.

Qualifications

What are we looking for from you?

• Degree qualified in electrical or power systems engineering (or equivalent).
• Significant Transmission & Distribution design experience, including multi-disciplinary scope.
• Experience managing complex, multi-discipline projects and delivering for UK & Ireland clients.
• Working experience with National Grid projects is advantageous.
• Proven client relationship management and business development skills.
• Chartership & Lead CDAE/CDAE certifications are advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail]. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

If you meet some requirements or have transferable skills, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure firm, delivering services from advisory to construction management. We are committed to environmental, social and governance priorities and foster equity, diversity and inclusion. A Fortune 500 company, we provide a range of compensation, benefits and well-being programs. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. If you require accommodation to apply, contact us at [e-mail].