We are seeking a Renewables & Energy Storage Lead to join the Power and Energy Sector at Tony Gee and Partners.
Location
This is a Full-time role based in any of our UK offices.
Our typical working pattern is 3 days per week in the office and 2 days per week from home.
Travel as required to other Tony Gee and client offices in both the UK and overseas.
Tony Gee and Partners Overview
Tony Gee and Partners is a civil, structural and geotechnical engineering design consultancy that provides professional services to the construction industry. Founded in 1974 and now celebrating it's 50th year of trading, the employee-owned business focuses on 4 core sectors - rail, highways, power & energy and marine. Services include both permanent and temporary works design with focus on solving complex engineering challenges and delivering highly innovative, constructible solutions.
Power & Energy Sector
Tony Gee has been working in the power & energy sector for over 10 years in 3 core markets - renewables & energy storage, grid and nuclear. We are currently delivering power & energy projects across the UK, and some overseas offices, with c. 120 FTE staff engaged in delivery.
To realise future growth aspirations within the sector, we have identified the need for a Renewables & Energy Storage Lead to join our business.
Renewables & Energy Storage Market
Within the renewables & energy storage market, we currently support several sub-markets with both front-end and detailed design services, including:
* onshore wind
* offshore wind
* solar & BESS
* pumped hydro storage
In time, we aspire to expand this to include:
* air energy storage
* carbon capture
* hydrogen (green/ blue)
Role Overview
The individual will be responsible for leading our global approach to renewables & energy storage market within power & energy sector, developing and delivering a strategy that supports future growth aspirations.
This is a strategic director level role within power & energy sector with both UK and international remit. The individual will be a key member of the sector leadership team (SLT) tasked with delivering the businesses 5-year strategy for the sector.
Responsibilities
Deliver Work
* Maintains oversight of delivery at portfolio level, working with local office sector leads, project directors, technical leads and project managers to support delivery as required
* Works with technical leads and project teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance our service offering to clients
* Supports the technical peer review process within the area of expertise
* Identifies and supports the development of new service lines
Win Work
* Develops and maintains a sound understanding of market, including key prospective clients, projects, programmes and emerging technologies
* Develops and owns market growth plan, including development of value propositions, partnerships and service lines to position Tony Gee strategically within the market
* Leads key account management by working to reinforce existing and form new relationships with key clients to realise market growth plan targets
* Identifies, tracks and maintains leads and enquiries, ensuring these are captured accurately in market pipeline
* Works with the office sector and technical leads to ensure our ability to deliver the market pipeline
* Leads business development and promotion of Tony Gee profile within the market, representing the business at key industry events
* Leads major bids and supports minor bids as required with business development and local office teams
Operations
Supports the development of a strategy for the power & energy sector
Reporting Lines
The Renewables & Energy Storage Lead will sit on the power & energy SLT and report directly to the Head of Power & Energy.
Experience
* Civil, structural or geotechnical engineering background
* Significant experience in renewables project delivery (refer market overview above) at both front-end and detailed design stages
* Firm grasp of renewables market, including risks and opportunities
* Strong communication and influencing skills
* Key account management
* Ability to develop and negotiate proposals directly with clients
Qualifications
* Civil/ structural engineering degree or equivalent industry experience
* Chartered Engineer or equivalent industry experience