Director, Transmission & Distribution (m/f/d)

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We are seeking to appoint a Senior Consultant (Director level) based in Germany, responsible for the strategy, development and work winning into the German and European Clean Energy and Transmission & Distribution sector. The role is focused on the extensive opportunity that Turner & Townsend are responding to in the German, Europe and Global markets for Clean Energy and Transmission & Distribution.

Key aspect of the role is to support the European business in Strategy and conversion of Major Projects and Programmes. This will include positioning and leading teams for major bids/Frameworks in the Transmission and Distribution sector, primarily focused on Germany and North-West Europe.

Skills

• Strategically minded with a considered and consistent approach to decision-making and leadership.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to establish robust relationships with internal and external stakeholders and teams.
• Proactive approach to business development via new and existing clients, including cross-selling opportunities, and leading pursuits and tenders.
• Ability to serve in the capacity of a ‘doer / leader’ – someone who can deliver the service while building a team and the pipeline nationally.
• Being visible and leading by example, inspiring others to always give their best, and valuing and nurturing the diverse skills and perspectives around you.
• Ability to access and influence key decision makers within clients, regulatory bodies, and government.
• Fluency in German language is required 

Knowledge

1. Experience and credibility in the electricity sector with an existing and current knowledge of Transmission & Distribution and Renewables. 
   1. Experience in other energy transition sectors such as Hydrogen and/or CCUS is preferable.
2. You will have established relationships with, both national and international clients and understand the requirements for strategy, set-up and delivery of capital programs.   
   1. This will include experience of working for or with major TSO’s across Europe, preferably in Germany
   2. Experience of working with power generation and energy businesses will also be considered.
   3. Applicants who have worked for consulting businesses into these clients and markets will also be considered.
3. Your track record will have seen you leading teams and providing advice on complex projects across the electricity sector. 
   1. Ideally you will have experience across Project Management, PMO, capital delivery or major programs.
4. Technical understanding of Project Management, Commercial Management and Project Controls.   
   1. Technical background in engineering
5. Capable of positioning and winning major program bids and developing opportunities in accordance with the business plan.
6. Candidates should expect, and be able to, travel throughout Germany and Europe to support the growth of our Energy business. 

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level within construction and / or engineering.

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