Associate Director - Overhead Line Lead OHL Transmission Distribution TD

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to join a very experienced talented and growing Transmission & Distribution practice in the UK & Ireland and develop your skills on transformational work which will make a huge impact towards delivering the energy transition

Where you can join us in this role

You can be based in any of our collaborative and contemporary offices in Birmingham Bristol Cardiff Croydon Edinburgh Glasgow Manchester Newcastle and St Albans.

Heres what youll do:

Your primary focus in the brandnew role of Associate Director Overhead Line Lead is to provide project technical leadership for the overhead lines teams on transmission projects. This team will work on various projects encompassing overhead transmission lines up to 400kV. Youll provide technical expertise in bids and proposals and represent the company in client meetings as an Associate Director Overhead Line applying your experience and expertise to a range of exciting and interesting projects.

Your role will be varied and interesting leading the following Overhead Line (OHL) remit:

• You will provide technical leadership in delivering overhead line design on complex multidiscipline projects.
• Take full responsibility for project scope resourcing technical delivery and client management for overhead line works within projects.
• Provide expert technical evaluations and offer problemsolving solutions to different team members. Prepare written proposals outlining all project details including the timeline resources budget objectives and goals.
• Provide the right technical guidance and input throughout the project implementation statutory planning and participation in public consultation events.

Technical responsibilities and expertise:

• Responsible for overseeing engineering and design activities related to the overhead line. This encompasses PLSCADD modelling meticulous line routing comprehensive structural analysis and loading trees formulation of design criteria precise sagtension calculations insulator/conductor blowout swing angle damper system recommendations strategic structural spotting thorough clearance reports and judicious conductor and insulator selection.
• Undertaking feasibility studies performing conductor thermal ratings and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Conduct studies to identify a technically preferred solution/layout to present to the client.

If youre passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality AECOM welcomes you. Join our team where we dont just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Energy page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects were working on and see firsthand the difference were making in the industry!

Come grow with us.

At AECOM youll thrive in an inclusive and forwardthinking environment where your contributions are valued.

And lets not forget about the perks at AECOM. Youll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and wellbeing customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a worklife balance that suits your lifestyle technical practice networks AECOM University and volunteering days.

Working to modernise the UKs Energy Infrastructure

AECOM has been recently appointed to provide design and consenting services for the UKs National Grids Great Grid Program in a joint venture with Arup. This 9bn initiative aims to enhance the electricity transmission network ensuring the integration of renewable energy sources including offshore wind farms into the grid by 2030 which will also support future projects beyond 2030. The project focuses on upgrading infrastructure to meet future energy demands reduce fossil fuel dependency and support the UKs net zero emissions target.

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

• Professionally qualified CEng Chartered Engineer with a recognised electrical engineering institution (e.g. the IET).
• A bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent technical discipline electrical engineering or power engineering.
• Experience delivering projects for transmission system operators such as National Grid SSE and SPT in line with each operators standards.
• Project experience in overhead line engineering up to 400kV.
• Experienced in upgrading work projects such as the utilisation of hightemperature low lowsag conductors.

In this role you will need to travel from time to time as projects dictate which we estimate to be circa 1015% on average.

We celebrate diversity including neurodiversity and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact us at At AECOM we value everyones unique contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information :

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For further information about the role reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Adam Hart.

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About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime