Director - Clean Energy and Transmission

Company DescriptionOur global Clean Energy & Transmission team works across transmission, distribution, storage and clean energy generation. We are working with developers and operators of clean energy and transmission assets as they look to transform their portfolios to meet the worlds decarbonisation ambition.To support this in Australia and New Zealand region, we are seeking to appoint a Director with a proven background in delivering projects and programs in the Transmission sector. This role intends to provide leadership at market, client, technical and team development level, to support the continued success and expansion of our transmission service offering in Australia and New Zealand region.At Turner & Townsend, we offer a wide variety of benefits to our staff to help them inside or outside of the work. We offer true work life balance through our comprehensive flexible working policy, working from home arrangements, team events and much more. A cornerstone of our company purpose is to help build a more inclusive world – within our business and outside in community. At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our clients deliver projects in over 118 offices and 47 countries worldwide.Job DescriptionAs a Director of Clean Energy and Transmission, you will have:Experience in the power sector with deep knowledge of Transmission & Distribution projects, programs & portfolios. Experience in the development and delivery of Clean Energy and Storage schemes connecting to the grid is also highly desirable.Established relationships with state, national and international clients, and understand the requirements for strategy, set-up, and delivery of capital projects & programs.Experience in leading teams and providing advice on complex projects across the electricity sector from pursuits and bids through to execution and deliveryTechnical understanding of Project Management, Commercial Management and Project Controls, and the interfaces with engineering and grid compliance .Experience in pursing and responding to government style tendersA track record of achieving business growth in the provision of services and market share in the Transmission SectorExperience to engage at industry level to represent the business and brand building at key industry and sector eventsAn expectation to travel throughout Australia & New Zealand to support the growth of our Transmission sector value offering.Qualifications20+ years of relevant industry experience predominantly in the Energy and Transmission.A recognised Degree qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or similar.An electrical technical background whilst not mandatory for the role, will be considered advantageous in delivering the roleExperience working in the transmission sector, with a proven track record in successfully delivering major projects and programs.A broad understanding of the electricity value chain from generation, through grid, and into supply, and of regulatory and permitting requirements and industry trends.Preference for Australian experience with an established network within the power & transmission industry supply chain.Experience of working within both client and consultant environments an advantage.Experience adopting a ‘key client’ partnering approach and supporting growth through such relationships.Proactive approach to business development via new and existing clients, including cross-selling opportunities, and leading pursuits and tenders.Have a passion for mentoring the team and future generations.Additional InformationOur inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. 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