Geographic Area Manager – Energy and Power
You will work closely with the Client Growth Manager(s) in the Middle East to efficiently grow our pipeline of work and magnify our ability to serve our clients and our communities.
You will be accountable for the financial performance of the capability area and central to ensuring we create lasting and sustainable value for our shareholders. You will deliver upon key commercial performance objectives and provide leadership in the areas such as integrated delivery with our GDCs to deliver on these outcomes. By motivating, inspiring and holding your team to account, you will ensure that considered investment decisions, responsible cost control, balanced risk management and disciplined solution delivery translates to the achievement of key commercial targets and broader business goals.
Key selection criteria and leadership competencies:
Experience:You should be qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in science or engineering and be registered or qualify for registration as a chartered / professional engineer at a major global institution. Candidates should have a minimum post-education experience should be 10 years but preferably 15 years. You should have experience of planning and engineering of transmission and distribution systems, familiarity with grid codes, network planning and connection processes, and high-level understanding of the contracting strategies for the elements of a network. Experience of HVDC systems would be an added advantage.
Market Knowledge:You should have in-depth knowledge of trends in flexible operation and planning of power systems and the integration of renewables and energy storage. You should have expert knowledge of either substations, control and protection, cables or overhead lines, and a thorough understanding of the other disciplines to support our clients in their overall approach to engineering, construction and operation of these assets.
Strategic Mindset:Evidence of a strategic mindset, experience developing or contributing to the development of a strategic plan.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.
Please note: If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs
