Power Grids Delivery Lead

Let’s deliver the energy transition together.

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We are seeking a Power Grids delivery lead to join our growing Net Zero Energy Business. As a sector delivery lead, you'll have a focus on both business development and delivery of projects across the sector portfolio. We are looking for leads for the following areas: Electricity Transmission & Electricity Distribution.

This position would be based in one of our core offices (Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, or Epsom), with a flexible mixture of home-working and office collaboration time expected. We also welcome applicants wishing to work part-time.

The UK Energy market is undergoing unprecedented change as the country strives towards a net zero carbon target. As part of the Net Zero agenda, networks have a crucial role in delivering the renewable energy which is required to be connected. The transmission network operators have secured c.£8bn as part of the RIIO T2 package.

Your purpose:

In this role you will be:

• Supporting the development of the sector strategy and roadmap, including which clients and services to focus on. Leading delivery of agreed actions and initiatives to deliver the sector strategy.
• Management of client stakeholders directly or contributing to the plans owned by our Key Account Managers.
• Accountable for delivery of the portfolio of project and services within your sector, acting as a Project Director for many of the projects. Managing the delivery of proposals within your sector, including authoring and directing key bids.
• Identification of resourcing requirements within sector (projects & pipeline).
• Identification of capability and competency requirements to deliver the sector strategy.
• Managing the pipeline and delivery of works within your sector.
• Where appropriate to achieve the progress of overall strategy, deliver critical roles in key projects or for key clients.
• Manage resource requirements with the Group Leads on an ongoing basis. Input to business operations on short-, medium- and long-term resourcing requirements. Work collaboratively with counterpart sector leads to deliver the overall strategy of the business.
• Ensure delivery of your sector Revenue and EBIT target and maintaining your own productivity at a level (~50%) to support this.

What you can bring:

• You will bring knowledge, experience and expertise in the applicable sector and be able to articulate and communicate the tasks, opportunities and risks facing the sector through the Net Zero energy transition.  If you have not previously worked in this sector you will demonstrate transferable multi-disciplinary engineering delivery skills and a passion to learn about the sector.
• Previous experience in project director and/or bid director roles for an engineering consultancy is preferred as a key client facing role, you will be enthusiastic and work well with others.
• Energy, enthusiasm and collaborative behaviours will be essential to this role. You will be working closely with the NZEB lead team and discipline group leads to drive the growth of our business and deliver our strategy.

We only succeed if we do this together and your ability to drive success in your own sector as well as support the progress in others will be key.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our Energy Teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you'll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency.

We value your diversity and believe that everyone deserves to thrive – no exceptions. You'll be part of a culture committed to finding new talent from underrepresented groups. We're Disability Confident, an Inclusive Employer, and support STEM Returners. We also want to see more women in senior roles at AtkinsRéalis. In the energy sector, we've signed up to the AXIS Pledge, promising to make equal pay, equal leadership, and equal opportunities a reality.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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