Senior Project Manager-Transmission & Distribution

AtkinsRéalis, Birmingham

Senior Project Manager-Transmission & Distribution

Salary Not Specified

AtkinsRéalis, Birmingham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 1 day ago, 12 Nov | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: b5d554ead796459dafabfa5e3d905893

Full Job Description

We are looking for high calibre Project Managers to join our highly successful team, supporting our key clients in the transmission and distribution sector across all UK regions. Placing great emphasis on the training, development and progression of our staff, we're dedicated to providing high quality professional services with cutting-edge expertise. Join us and you'll benefit from a development programme designed to ensure your career objectives are met in full. We are looking for a collaborative and sharp minded individual to:

  • Provide support our energy team on complex multi-faceted projects to identify opportunities for value realisation and project improvements, leading to greater efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Proactively lead and develop Client relationships and accounts.
  • Articulate construction industry knowledge and technical excellence to Clients and colleagues.

    A recognised diploma or degree or be qualified by experience.
  • A background in mechanical & electrical engineering and detailed knowledge of the transmission and distribution industry is desirable.
  • Experience across either High & Low voltage and HDVC would be advantageous.
  • Worked with/for DNOs or TO's i.e. National Grid, SSE, Northern PowerGrid, UKPN, Scottish power etc.
  • Experience of EPC and working closely with Tier 1 contractors.
  • A professional membership (or working towards) of a recognised professional institution (MRICS, MAPM or equivalent).
  • A positive, collaborative, and innovative approach able to work on your own initiative.
  • Effective leadership skills of project management services in a client facing role.
  • Sound technical project management knowledge demonstrating established experience and aptitude.
  • Experience of the project and programme lifecycle. (e.g. Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation/Commissioning processes).
  • Experience of building positive & cooperative Client relationships and business networks.
  • Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams & delivering successful projects through a recognised project management methodology.
  • Experience of administrating contracts, e.g. NEC3/4; IChemE; FIDIC, and ability to advise on appropriate procurement routes.
  • Effective client interface skills and experience with the ability to offer project advice.
  • Working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation.
  • Ability to lead on all aspects of safety and CDM compliance.

    Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognizing everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.
  • Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work. Join us at the heart of the Energy Transition as we support the energy industry in responding to the UKs Net Zero ambitions. The Transmission and Distribution sector is at the core of this transition and with a vast pipeline of major new infrastructure supported by an overhaul of existing assets. This includes a wide portfolio of overhead lines, underground cables, substations, and subsea links and you could be involved in projects from power stations, wind farms, solar farms and battery storage and so much more! It's the perfect place to put your passion for getting the UK ready for Net Zero into action., Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness. Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects - from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK., At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.