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Associate Director - HV Substations in Manchester, UK

AECOMManchester
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:Extensive experience within consultancy, contracting, or utility sectors in the energy field, particularly with clients such as National Grid, SHET, SSE, SPT, or other transmission utilities or developers in the UK or Ireland. Proven experience in designing HV infrastructure at both concept and FEED stages, as well as detailed design phases. Comprehensive knowledge of electrical AC HV Plant infrastructure and equipment, both Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS) and Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS). Familiarity with National Grid standards and specifications. Experience in proposal and bid development, including leading multidisciplinary proposals to completion. Background in design and site construction reviews; while the primary focus is on plant design, a solid understanding of secondary system design is beneficial. Knowledge of control systems, transformers, HVDC systems, interconnectors, and HV protection and control systems.

About the job

Join Our Dynamic Team

At AECOM's Transmission and Distribution (T&D) team, we specialize in high voltage (HV) design for electrical power projects spanning transmission and distribution voltage levels. This role emphasizes primary plant design for extensive infrastructure, grid connections, and private networks, typically operating between 132 kV and 400 kV. Our projects encompass feasibility studies, optioneering, Front End Engineering Design (FEED), detailed design, and design assurance for both new and existing substations and related infrastructure.

With our ongoing growth across various projects and clients, we are eager to welcome an accomplished Associate Director - HV Substations to our Transmission & Distribution division. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise within a multi-disciplinary, innovative team and engage with a diverse portfolio of pioneering projects. One notable initiative is the UK National Grid’s Great Grid Partnership, a £9 billion collaboration aimed at connecting renewable energy to homes and businesses across England and Wales by 2030.

Start Your Journey with Us. Grow with Us.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Lead technical discussions regarding substations with clients and multidisciplinary teams to establish project scopes, define interfaces, and ensure timely delivery.
  • Oversee the technical execution with engineering teams by agreeing on methodologies, clarifying scopes, and ensuring quality checks on deliverables before submission to clients.
  • Apply your understanding of the substation project lifecycle from a design perspective to successfully execute client projects.
  • Collaborate with the project management team to create resource forecasts and project timelines.
  • Exhibit commercial acumen by contributing to proposal development, managing project budgets, and identifying new opportunities.
  • Foster strong client relationships by understanding their needs and perspectives, building trust, and maintaining a client-focused project delivery approach.
  • Promote a culture of safety in design throughout all projects.
  • Mentor junior staff and enhance team capabilities for future growth.

About AECOM

Join Us to Transform the World. At AECOM, we are committed to delivering a better world. Whether enhancing your daily commute, ensuring reliable power, providing clean water access, or reshaping skylines, our work empowers communities to thrive. As a leading global infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients to tackle complex challenges and create legacies for future generations. There has never been a more exciting time to be part of AECOM. With rapid infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in high demand. We invite you to bring your innovative ideas and aspirations to join our global team of over 50,000 professionals—including planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, and construction managers—dedicated to delivering impactful projects around the globe. We are united by our common purpose to create a better world. Come be a part of it!

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