Job Overview
Committed to addressing the complete spectrum of energy challenges, we offer expertise in renewable energy, battery storage, hydropower, bioenergy, energy efficiency, and carbon management. This leadership role is a senior technical director position within our Transmission & Distribution team, dedicated to leading and engaging with clients to deliver technically challenging multi-disciplinary projects across the UK & Ireland.
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.
* Be involved in large programmes of work such as the Great Grid Partnership (GGP) projects.
* Check and review engineering deliverables such as complex designs, reports, proposals, presentations, and drawing packages.
* Review and provide input into bids and pursuits; actively participate in business and strategic planning activities to identify opportunities for growth in the short, medium and long 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, adding value to AECOM and our clients.
* Mentor team members in their development, facilitate opportunities that build competency, 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 optimisation and cost efficiencies.
* Pursue new opportunities, defining scope, schedule, budget, and exclusions.
Qualifications
* 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‑disciplinary projects and meeting delivery requirements 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.
Perks & Benefits
* Career development opportunities and a flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work‑life balance, access to technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
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