Manager - Transmission & Distribution, Wellington

at  AECOM

LEADING THE CHANGE TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE FUTURE.

AECOM is a leading provider of engineering, environment and construction services, and is contributing its deep experience to help strategically plan, develop, design and construct energy infrastructure to not only meet future demands but to deliver sustainable legacies for our clients, community and our planet.
We look at our projects as part of the broader energy system and across the whole life cycle, from commissioning to decommissioning. We help our clients achieve the right balance across the spectrum of generation through renewable energy sources, solar, wind, stored energy, hydropower and fossil fuels; and alternative energy fuels including hydrogen and electrification.
Job Description

• Leading and managing the Wellington Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team of 30+ engineers and project managers.
• Developing and executing the T&D strategy for Wellington; representing the team in senior leadership discussions and overseeing the financial performance and delivery outcomes of the T&D business.
• Fostering a high performing, engaged environment whilst ensuring team wellbeing and health and safety in line with AECOM requirements.
• Driving team growth through recruitment, effective collaboration with offshore design teams, and workload management.
• Supporting business development; building client relationships, identifying opportunities, and overseeing bids.
  Qualifications

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

• Degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent).
• 15+ years’ relevant experience, ideally within a consulting environment.
• Solid understanding of substation design principles, sound judgement and demonstrated experience in managing complex projects and situations.
• An effective and engaged people leader with the tenacity and drive to achieve outstanding results.
• Self-motivated, passionate and committed to thinking outside the box, constantly striving for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated commercial and strategic acumen.

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