WSP in the UK & Ireland
Transmission & Distribution Project Manager (Energy)
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Transmission & Distribution Project Manager (Energy)
Project Management Professional | Energy Networks Global Delivery
WSP
Key Role: Senior Project Manager (Energy Transmission & Distribution, UK/Ireland)
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About This Role
We’re seeking Project Management Professionals with experience in consultation, design, or systems/network planning for Transmission and/or Distribution Networks in the UK and Ireland. You’ll bring expertise in high-voltage substation design, with a proven track record navigating complex technical and regulatory landscapes.
This role is global, based in the Energy Networks team—part of WSP’s rapidly growing group—where collaboration between the UK/Ireland and worldwide operations delivers innovation and impact.
Responsibilities
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Leadership & Delivery:
- Form, consult, and manage the multidisciplinary project team, including ownership of escalation frameworks
- Collaborate on complex requirements beyond WSP, ensuring end-to-end service excellence
- Define and agree project deliverables with stakeholders, balancing technical rigor with client needs
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Clients & Stakeholder Management:
- Own contract delivery, liaising with external + internal stakeholders to mitigate risk and enhance buy-in
- Evolve client relationships from proposal through project lifecycle
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Programme & Resource Control:
- Develop robust project plans, including resourced programs (integration with MS Project/Primavera P6)
- Forecast budget spend, monitor cost variance, consolidate financial reporting
- Ensuring effective resource allocation against evolving schedules and risks
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Engineering & Bid Support:
- Lead engineering teams in technical deliverables, including requirements specification and design accountability
- Support bid teams in developing innovative tender responses, confidently championing position
- Manage risk/change methodologies, ensuring robust quality assurance
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- Operational Excellence:
- Coordinate sub-contracted consultancy services across frameworks and global WSP resources
- Advise on emerging risks and opportunities, driving proactive strategies
Technical & Regulatory Scope
Design expertise includes:
- Transformer facilities, MV/HV substations
- Switchyards, extra high-voltage (EHV) projects + high-voltage direct current (HVDC)
- SCADA/DMS and distribution management systems
- Underground/subsea cable projects
Our commitment to the UK/Ireland’s regulated and non-regulated energy sector ensures alignment with:
- S measuring requirements (SMETS1/2)
- Grid Code implementation (national distribution/local distribution companies)
- Client-specific frameworks (DNO/TSO charters)
What You’ll Bring
Core Qualifications & Experience
- Project Management Professional: Hands-on track record in delivering energy transmission & distribution projects (W την UK/EE regulations, value-for-money targets)
- UK-specific experience: Direct knowledge of both TSOs/DNO policy and commercial practices
- Priorerical PM cadre: Requisite APM/PMI qualifications or equivalent recognised education/track record
- Technical fluency: Deep grasp of substation/transmission design and conciliation of multiple disciplines
Key Skills & Tools
- Freelance client-facing skills: Proven capability in collaborating with clients, negotiation, and client satisfaction metrics
- MS Office proficiency: Strong experience with MS Project; Primavera P6 would be advantageous
- Education: Appropriate higher education qualification in a relevant engineering discipline
Not Quite There But Maybe Close?
Your experience may align broadly but lack sigmatic match—apply anyway! We’ll discuss how you fit into this or other opportunities within the team.
About WSP
Established globally as a leader in engineering, specialist consulting, and environmental services, WSP unites 69,000+ skilled professionals across 120+ countries to tackle complex challenges with innovation, integrity, and inclusivity. In the UK/Ireland, 11,000+ professionals drive local impact while leveraging global expertise across:
- Technical Talent: Deep niche expertise in infrastructure and resilience sectors
- Dynamic Culture: Values curiosity, collaboration, and individual growth, with an exciting hybrid working framework. Two days a week is let you connect in closer or further working models.
- Development: Inspiring careers built on mentorship, participation in and potential for chartered status
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Be part of a team designing a better energy future—curbing emissions, electrifying infrastructure, and ensuring resilience in the face of climate change.
Find Your Future at WSP
Why Join Us?
Culture & Belonging
- Our hospital hybrid policy lets you shape your work-day as suits your priorities, paired with communities.
- Success through collective effort: partnerships reliance on shared commitment.
Inclusivity & Dignity
- We value authentic contributions—our employee resource groups bring together everyone’s voice, cultivating this platform for diverse perspectives.
Wellbeing & Growth
- The Thrive program props up health across full spectrum of needs.
- Broad range of inclusive initiatives like our Virtscal desk and early menopause support program, ergebens having the convenience of a bespoke of NHS/<br>Irish Medical Council GP.
- 40% discount on top-tier gyms via our Gymflex scheme.
- Learn on demand: From inducer training and mentored projects to stretch assignments we **cater to development at all stages.
Carsharing Schemes
- Flexible time and benefits to navigate life’s priorities simply and independently—numerous carshare engagement.
Flexible Weather
- Protected time each day (WSP’s My Hour).
- Facets facilities to bring petr-heavy work related offers, including integration with ebola.
Every Opportunity Shines
- Partwork會 flexible arrangements, available more than a paid leave from work schedule.
- Earn extra time off with depmised variations.
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