WSP in the UK & Ireland
Transmission & Distribution Project Manager (Energy)
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Transmission & Distribution Project Manager (Energy)
Senior Project Manager – Transmission & Distribution (UK & Ireland) Hire at WSP
About Working at 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 achieve impactful work. We thrive on curiosity, diverse perspectives, and fostering a collaborative, innovation-forward culture.
Your career here can evolve as uniquely as you are, surrounded by endless opportunity and meaningful purpose.
About the Role
We’re seeking project management professionals with specialist expertise in high-voltage substation design and network planning for distribution and/or transmission companies in the UK and Ireland.
Your expertise should span:
- Technical oversight of electrical infrastructure projects
- Design and system optimisation for substations and networks
- Cross-client collaboration, bridging utilities, developers, and regulatory bodies
Key Responsibilities
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Leadership & Scope Control
- Form and manage project teams, identifying external support requirements beyond WSP’s core offerings.
- Define, agree, and deliver project outcomes in alignment with client and stakeholder expectations.
- Oversee contract fulfilment, managing internal and external stakeholders proactively.
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Programme & Resource Management
- Develop and execute comprehensive project plans with resourced programmes.
- Monitor, control, and report progress, exercising cost forecasting, resource allocation, and budget governance.
- Align engineering teams to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
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Bid Development & Risk Mitigation
- Contribute to bid strategies, shaping tender responses for WSP’s proposal pipeline.
- Act as a risk owner, managing scope changes, quality compliance, and consultancy framework engagements.
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Technical Influence & Specialisation
- Lead design integration, leveraging expertise in substations, SCADA systems, HVDC, EHV, and distribution networks.
- Support innovative solutions delivery, embodying technical leadership for transmission projects.
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About WSP
As a globally recognised firm, WSP is trusted to drive impact across high-stakes sectors—energy networks, transport, water, and beyond. We blend physicial and technical knowledge with hands-on expertise, offering roles as:
- Technical advisors
- Owner’s engineers
- Development engineers
- Lender’s engineers
Our proven work spans: ✔ Overhead lines and towers ✔ Transformers, sub-stations, and switchyards ✔ HVDC/EHV networks ✔ Flood defence and water infrastructure
Energy Networks Strengths
- Diverse roles across the UK and Ireland
- Global support from a network of collaborative specialists
- Market leadership in UK and Irish energy infrastructure across all stages of the project lifecycle
Requirements
Skills & Experience
You must demonstrate: ✅ Half a decade (f minimum) of project management in energy transmission and distribution, including:
- Large project delivery leveraging industry-specific knowledge
- Elevated client interface, relationship management, and proposal development ✅ Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., APM, PMI, BSi STS, NEBOSH or similar) and ✅ Technical credibility in substation design, SCADA systems, or high-voltage network optimisation — with a preference for UK/Ireland experience.
Soft Skills & Certifications
- Priority given to candidates versed in MS Project or proficient in Primavera P6.
- Undergraduate tertiary qualification (or equivalent) in engineering (electrical, energy, or project-focused fields).
Why WSP?
Work & Wellbeing
- Hybrid flexibility: Opt to work two days remotely from home under our policy, alongside physical collaboration in award-winning UK office spaces.
- WSP My Hour: Balance your energy—claim one paid hour daily freed from workload, redeemable year-round.
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Development & Growth
- Mentor/chaper support and training stipends for certifications (e.g., Chartered Engineer status).
- Industry leaders as sponsors, facilitating provocative networking to enhance your CV.
Inclusion & Belonging
- Equity commitments: Disciplined by confirmed diversity targets in our hiring, promotions, and board selection.
- Employee resource groups (ERGs) seeding a culture of inclusion and psychological safety.
- Confidential adjustments: Guaranteed review for disability cornerstone, alongside initiatives like:
- Menopause support resources
- Interactive GP service, guaranteeing NHS-calibre medical advice, accessible universally within WSP.
- Gymflex: 40% contribution capped towards your annual gym subscription.
Flexibility & Community
- Departure leave: Buy/loan short-term or long-term additional leave reinvestment.
- Maternity/Paternity: Multi-week support; NHS/county equality uttered in local legislation adaption.
Values-Aligned Opportunity
At WSP, we walk sanguine: every expert advocates integrity, embraces transparency, and challenges established paradigms to propel incumbent and commercial coevolution.
Application Notes
- Diversity Mission: We’re committed to proactive inclusion of all backgrounds and experiences.
- Adjustments Requested: Kindly inform us of your requirements for support during the process—or your tenure with us.
Join Our Purposeled Coterie Unite your passion with ours—contribute to net-zero ambitions and sustainable infrastructure while shaping a collective legacy.
Next Steps
- Email benefits@wsp.com seeking information tailored to you.
- Apply today [via Careers page], aligning your credentials with WSP’s Dignity and Respect Principles.
WSP is a positive advocate for our worthy communities. We are regularly held accountable by London Equality Standard (LEA Intermediary) and supported in our Pt15 collaborate by the Bord scailpe ardo chraiceo.
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