Technical Director- Transmission & Distribution

AECOM; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure consulting firm in Glasgow seeks a Senior Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary projects related to transmission and distribution. The role involves managing engineering deliverables and client relationships while providing technical guidance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering and experience in the National Grid projects. Competitive benefits and a flexible hybrid working model are offered.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

Technical practice networks

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead large multi-disciplinary projects and ensure integrated design.
• Check and review engineering deliverables and provide input into bids.
• Manage projects including resource allocation and client feedback.

Skills

Transmission & Distribution design experience

Project management

Client relationship management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in electrical or power systems engineering

Job description

Overview

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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

About our Team

The Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Engineering team provides a range of services from the initial concept through Power Systems Analysis, Cabling, Substations, Transmission and Distribution Infrastructure, System Balancing and Compensation, Protection Systems, SCADA, Communications, Converter Station Design, HVDC Systems and Interconnectors including overseas links.

AECOM and its joint venture partner have been appointed as design and consenting service partners for the UK National Grid's Great Grid Partnership. Part of a £9bn Enterprise partnership that will connect clean energy to homes and businesses across England and Wales by 2030. This role will provide you with the opportunity to have a significant impact on the delivery of this ground breaking project.

Job Description

Start Here. Grow Here.

Responsibilities

• Lead large multi-disciplinary projects involving engineers from various disciplines such as substation, cables, protection & control, civils, and overhead line while undertaking design management roles to ensure integrated design through effective communication and coordination
• You will have the opportunity to be involved in large programmes of work the GGP project
• Check and review engineering deliverables such as complex designs, reports, proposals, presentations, and drawing packages
• Review and provide input into bids and pursuits; actively participating in business and strategic planning activities to identify opportunities to continue the growth of the business in the short, medium and longer-term
• Provide engineering expertise from the concept to detailed design of transmission & distribution projects, including substations, power generating stations, data centres, BESS and renewables
• Lead the delivery of projects and the development of leading-edge technical skills and their practical application, in ways that add value to AECOM and our clients
• Mentor team members in their development, facilitating opportunities that build competency, and assisting with professional accreditation where appropriate
• You will have the opportunity to collaborate with our 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

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

Here's what we're looking for:

• Degree qualified in electrical or power systems engineering (or equivalent)
• Significant Transmission & Distribution design experience, including multi-disciplinary scope
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex, multi-discipline projects and meeting delivery requirements for UK & Ireland clients
• Working experience with the 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

Benefits

Enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Additional Information

Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on social media to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more. For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn: Francesca Siddle.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com.

Disability & Inclusion

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using the email address [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.