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Associate Director - HV Substations in Glasgow

AECOMGlasgow
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Are You Ready to Elevate Your Career?We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:Proven experience in a consultancy, contractor, or utility role within the energy sector, particularly with clients such as National Grid, SHET, SSE, or SPT in the UK or Ireland. Solid background in designing HV infrastructure at concept, FEED, and detailed design stages. Comprehensive understanding of electrical AC high voltage plant infrastructure and equipment, including both air-insulated switchgear (AIS) and gas-insulated switchgear (GIS). Familiarity with National Grid standards and specifications. Experience in proposal and bid development, leading multidisciplinary proposals to successful completion. Knowledge of design and site construction review, with a primary focus on plant design, while understanding secondary system design being a plus. Experience with control systems, transformers, HVDC systems, interconnectors, and HV protection and control systems will be advantageous.

About the job

Join Our Dynamic Team

At AECOM, our Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team specializes in high voltage (HV) design for electrical power projects across transmission and distribution voltage levels. The primary focus of this role is on the design of primary plant infrastructure for large-scale projects, grid connections, and private networks operating at voltage levels typically ranging from 132 kV to 400 kV. Our projects include feasibility studies, optioneering, front-end engineering design (FEED), detailed design, and assurance for existing and new substations as well as other critical infrastructure.

As our business continues to expand, we are seeking a seasoned Associate Director - HV Substations to enhance our Transmission & Distribution operations. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise within a multi-disciplinary, innovative team and contribute to a diverse portfolio of pioneering projects, including the UK National Grid's Great Grid Partnership, part of a £9 billion initiative aiming to connect clean energy to homes and businesses throughout England and Wales by 2030.

Start Here. Grow Here.

Your Responsibilities Include:

  • Leading technical discussions with clients and internal teams to define project scopes and ensure successful delivery.
  • Overseeing the technical execution of projects with engineering teams, ensuring quality and adherence to timelines.
  • Applying your knowledge of the substation project lifecycle from a design perspective to fulfill client requirements.
  • Collaborating with project management to develop resource forecasts and schedules.
  • Exhibiting commercial acumen in proposal development, project cost management, and opportunity identification.
  • Building strong client relationships to understand their needs and foster trust.
  • Promoting a safety-first approach within design projects.
  • Mentoring junior staff to enhance team capabilities over time.

About AECOM

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we are dedicated to creating a better world through our infrastructure consulting services. Whether it’s enhancing your commute, ensuring reliable power supply, providing clean water access, or transforming urban landscapes, our projects help communities thrive. As a globally recognized firm, we partner with clients to tackle the world’s most complex challenges, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations. Now is the perfect time to join AECOM. With a surge in global infrastructure investment, we are looking for innovative thinkers and dreamers to join our team of over 50,000 professionals—planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program managers, and more—dedicated to making a positive impact worldwide. We unite as one global team with a shared mission to deliver a better world. Join us in making a difference.

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