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A little more about your role
WSP Africa is seeking an experienced Project Manager: Substations to join our Energy team. This is an opportunity to lead the delivery of complex transmission and distribution substation projects across South Africa, the broader African continent and international markets.
As a senior project leader, you will manage multidisciplinary engineering teams involved in the conceptual, preliminary and detailed design and delivery of substations ranging from low-voltage AC/DC systems through to 400kV AC transmission infrastructure. Experience with 765kV AC projects would be advantageous.
Working closely with clients, contractors, project stakeholders and technical specialists, you will be accountable for project delivery, programme management, commercial performance and technical quality, while ensuring projects are executed safely and in accordance with applicable standards.
Responsibilities
- Manage and lead multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering complex transmission and distribution substation projects up to 400kV AC.
- Support the preparation of conceptual and functional designs, specifications, bills of quantity and tender documents for substation projects from 11kV to 400kV.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, resources and delivery programmes to ensure projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.
- Ensure engineering deliverables comply with IEC, IEEE, SANS and client-specific standards where applicable.
- Coordinate project activities with clients, contractors, stakeholders and internal engineering disciplines.
- Lead project meetings, prepare minutes and provide clear project progress updates.
- Prepare comprehensive project reports, cost estimates and budgets.
- Contribute to proposals by preparing and reviewing project scope, methodology, schedules and budgets for consultancy services.
- Maintain relationships with internal divisions, external contractors and clients.
Keep up to date with technical quality management procedures, developments and specifications relevant to substation project delivery.
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What we will be looking for you to demonstrate
- Degree in Electrical Engineering from an internationally recognised institution.
- 15+ years’ experience in transmission and distribution, including substantial experience managing and delivering substation projects.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex substation projects up to 400kV AC.
- Knowledge of IEC, IEEE and SANS standards, as well as client-specific requirements where applicable.
- Experience preparing and reviewing technical documentation, project reports, cost estimates, schedules and budgets.
- Professional registration with an internationally recognised engineering institution.
- Professional registration with an internationally recognised project management institution.
- Previous experience with system studies, primary plant and secondary plant design will be advantageous.
- Ability to work as part of a dispersed and remote team using collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams.
Ability to travel in accordance with project requirements.
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Health and Safety
- Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with WSP’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies.
- Contribute to the identification and management of SHEQ risks to support the achievement of Zero Harm.
- Promote WSP values and maintain a safe working environment at all times.
Maintain awareness of health and safety considerations associated with substation construction contracts.
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Don’t quite meet all the criteria?
Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. At WSP, you will have the opportunity to contribute to energy infrastructure projects that strengthen power networks and support a more sustainable energy future across Africa and beyond.
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