Senior Power Generation Project Lead (Remote)

WSP in Africa; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Africa is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead our Energy team on power generation projects across South Africa and Africa. The role requires PMP certification, a relevant technical qualification, and a proven track record delivering large energy infrastructure programs.

You will manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, oversee schedules and budgets, and ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE/SANS standards while collaborating with clients, contractors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• PMP certification or professional registration with an internationally recognised PM institution.
• 15+ years’ experience in transmission and distribution, including substantial experience managing and delivering substation projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex power generation and energy infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE and SANS standards, as well as client-specific requirements where applicable.
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical documentation, project reports, cost estimates, schedules and budgets.
• Professional registration with an internationally recognised engineering institution.
• Ability to travel in accordance with project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering complex power generation and energy infrastructure projects.
• Support the preparation of conceptual and functional designs, specifications, bills of quantity and tender documents for power generation projects.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources and delivery programmes to ensure projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with IEC, IEEE, SANS and client-specific standards where applicable.
• Coordinate project activities with clients, contractors, stakeholders and internal engineering disciplines.
• Lead project meetings, prepare minutes and provide clear project progress updates.
• Prepare comprehensive project reports, cost estimates and budgets.
• Contribute to proposals by preparing and reviewing project scope, methodology, schedules and budgets for consultancy services.
• Maintain relationships with internal divisions, external contractors and clients.
• Keep up to date with technical quality management procedures, developments and specifications relevant to substation project delivery.

Skills

PMP certification

Project management

Leadership

Microsoft Teams

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

WSP Africa is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead our Energy team on power generation projects across South Africa and Africa. The role requires PMP certification, a relevant technical qualification, and a proven track record delivering large energy infrastructure programs.

You will manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, oversee schedules and budgets, and ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE/SANS standards while collaborating with clients, contractors and internal teams.