Associate / Associate Director - Power Systems (Energy)

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To contribute to the technical development and delivery of studies and analysis within the power systems team, you will:

• Drive the development and growth of power systems studies and projects within the team;
• Deliver consulting work related to the various types of power systems studies and analysis;
• Provide technical and project management leadership to support the project team in the successful delivery of consulting work;
• Assist in the resourcing of the power systems team;
• Ensure quality delivery of power systems project and proposals; and
• Work with project managers to ensure the successful delivery of power systems projects and take the role of project director on a range of projects.

To contribute to the commercial development of studies and analysis within the power systems team:

• Develop and implement a business strategy and plan growth, which is clearly communicated and understood across the business;
• Build and maintain key client relationships to effectively position power systems services and secure future business;
• Identify areas where services/skill sets can be integrated through multi-disciplinary working, thereby developing and growing new services;
• Drive income generation and profitability of power systems services in accordance with clear performance metrics;
• Lead on efficiency improvements in delivery, for example driving the development of new scripts;
• Lead on excellence in software, including development of business cases for new software; and
• Desire and drive to grow a team, including recruitment and development of staff.

What we are looking for you to demonstrate...

• Educated to degree level in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems specialisation
• Extensive experience in power systems consulting
• Desire and ability to drive growth in power systems
• A wide network of industry contacts and clients
• Proactive and highly motivated to meet customer requirements
• Proven track record in leading teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, often working on multiple projects/ proposals at any one time
• Ability to deliver client work efficiently to externally driven deadlines
• Focus on quality, ensuring excellence of deliverables for both project reports and proposals