Transmission & Distribution Project Manager (Energy)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Project Management Professional to lead energy transmission and distribution projects in Birmingham. The role requires proven experience in project delivery, stakeholder management, and the ability to handle cost forecasting and resource planning.

The ideal candidate will possess relevant engineering qualifications and professional project management credentials. They will be skilled in client relationship management and proficient in tools such as MS Project and Primavera P6.

Qualifications

• Experience leading project management and delivery of energy transmission and distribution projects.
• Prior knowledge of UK transmission and distribution sectors.
• Professional project management qualifications (APM or PMI).

Responsibilities

• Formation and management of project team.
• Definition of project deliverables with client.
• Management of contract delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Creation of project plan and resourced programme.
• Cost forecasting and management of project spend.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Energy transmission and distribution knowledge

Risk management

MS Office proficiency

Primavera P6 competency

Education

Higher education in engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Role Overview

We are particularly interested to hear from Project Management Professionals with previous experience providing Design or System Network Planning for Distribution and/or Transmission Companies in the UK and Ireland, with technical expertise in high voltage substation design.

Responsibilities

• Formation and management of project team, and identification of additional support requirements beyond WSP Energy Networks.
• Definition and agreement of project deliverables with client and project team.
• Responsibility for contract delivery, including management of client and stakeholders (external and internal).
• Creation of project plan and resourced programme for delivery of services.
• Control of time and resources against forecast, monitoring, control, and reporting of progress against programme.
• Cost forecasting and management of project spend.
• Leading engineering design resources in development of project deliverables.
• Support to the bid team in the development of proposals and tender responses.
• Management of risk, change, and quality in project delivery.
• Management of consultancy services to clients through frameworks.

Qualifications

• Experience leading the project management and delivery of energy transmission and distribution projects.
• Prior experience or knowledge of the UK regulated and non-regulated transmission and distribution sectors.
• Professional project management qualifications e.g. through APM or PMI.
• Experience in liaising directly with clients and in building client relationships.
• Proficient in MS Office suite applications, including MS Project. Experience and competency in Primavera P6 would be an advantage.
• Higher education qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.