WSP in the UK & Ireland
Transmission & Distribution Project Manager (Energy)
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Transmission & Distribution Project Manager (Energy)
Position: Senior Energy Transmission & Distribution Project Manager (or Project Management Professional) – UK & Ireland
About WSP
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Project Management Professional with specialist experience supporting Distribution and/or Transmission Companies in the UK and Ireland. Ideal candidates should have a deep technical expertise in high-voltage substation design.
Your role:
- Formation and management of project teams, identifying additional support beyond WSP Energy Networks.
- Definition and alignment of project deliverables with clients and internal teams.
- Client/stakeholder management, both external and internal, ensuring contract delivery.
- Project planning and execution, including:
- Resourced programmes for service delivery.
- Control of timelines and project spend, with cost forecasting.
- Risk, change, and quality assurance.
- Leadership of engineering design resources to deliver project outputs.
- Support to bid teams in developing commercial proposals.
- Application and management of consultancy services through frameworks.
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Why WSP?
We combine technical expertise with project leadership to deliver expertise across the entire transmission and distribution lifecycle. Our projects span:
- Overhead power lines/transformers
- Substations, switchyards, and compensation equipment
- Underground/submarine cables
- HVDC/EHV networks, plus SCADA/DMS systems
As a rapidly growing Energy Networks team (UK & Ireland), we have global support from WSP’s international network.
What You’ll Bring
Essential
- Proven project leadership in transmission and distribution (UK-regulated and non-regulated sectors).
- Client-facing experience, including bid/development proposal support.
- Professional project management certification (e.g. APM/PMI).
- Technical qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline.
Advantageous
- Proficiency in MS Project (Primavera P6 advantage).
- Extensive substation design experience.
All applications are considered without stringent criteria—we’ll assess alignment with other team opportunities.
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BENEFITS
Work/Life Balance
- Hybrid policy: 2 weekdays remote (modern UK/Ireland offices provided).
- Flexibility policies (e.g., WSP My Hour—daily 1-hour leave).
- Part-time/flexible working, optional paid leave, and tailored bank holiday allocation.
Inclusivity & Growth
- Employee Resource Groups fostering diversity and belonging.
- Thrive Programme: Health and wellbeing support—from on-demand Virtual GP access to menopause package and flexible health benefits (40% off gym membership).
Development
- Chartership support, mentorship, and training opportunities.
Purpose-Driven Culture We’re a 11k-strong (UK/Ireland) team underpinned by global collaboration. Join us at WSP to reshape your career and impact the world.
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