Associate Director / Senior Partner – Power / Energy / Utilities

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Freedom
Specialists in providing infrastructure, engineering, and environmental solutions across sectors.
Lead and oversee surveys, topography and geomatics projects for power/energy utilities.
7 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Security Systems
Underground Cabling
Aerial Surveying
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
policy development
technical advice
bid management
project review
reporting
budgeting
  • Develop key policies and processes that not only align with the evolving needs of the business and changes within the industry but also support performance and actively promote a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.
  • Provide expert technical advice and guidance to the team and Clients to ensure best practice and build a strong reputation for effective delivery.
  • Initiates contact with customers to assess future needs; adapts services and systems accordingly. Develop and implement strategies that support growth and stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the Business Unit remains competitive.
  • Support and maintain relationships with existing Clients and actively pursue new work leads to attract new Clients. Oversee the overall bid activity for the Business Unit in conjunction with the Business Development/Bid team, to ensure professional, profitable and successful bids that provide agreed levels of turnover and profit.
  • Undertake monthly project reviews with the business unit Finance Manager and Project team to understand and report on project performance; cost to complete, profit forecast, early warnings and commercial risks.
  • Prepare and present reports including high quality, succinct and relevant operational and financial information via budget updates and business unit reviews to the Group Leadership Team and other Stakeholders.
  • Own and manage the preparation of annual and monthly budgets and forecasting to support divisional strategy and objectives whilst ensuring volume, profit and non-financial targets are met.
  • Lead and mentor a team to deliver business strategy by gaining involvement in company initiatives and communications. Provide clear direction and leadership for the project delivery team; through provision of objectives, responsibilities and accountabilities, managing performance accordingly. Offer guidance and feedback to maximise the performance of the team fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
What you bring
project management
nebosh
autocad
p6
nec3/4
leadership
  • Project Management qualification from relevant industry bodies such as APM, PMI etc. (Desirable)
  • NEBOSH construction (Desirable)
  • Experience within a Leadership role and proven track record of managing a large team
  • Master’s degree in related discipline or higher (Desirable)
  • Experience managing large-scale and complex projects in the power and energy sector
  • Experience / Knowledge within Utilities and electrical infrastructure
  • Bachelor’s degree in related discipline (Required)RICS or equivalent commercial qualification.
  • Strong technical expertise in required discipline
  • Experience working within the confines of commercial contracts and terms and conditions. NEC3/4 (Required), JCT/FIDIC (Desirable)
  • Proficiency in ICT systems and Software; AutoCAD, P6 or MSP, MS365 suit, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, Word
  • Experience within Topography or Geomatics
  • A member (or working towards membership) of relevant professional body
  • Experience working under CDM2015
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
  • Delivers a wide range of engineering, environmental, and technical services to support critical infrastructure needs.
  • A trusted partner in the UK infrastructure sector, known for handling complex and high-profile projects.
  • Works across key sectors including energy, utilities, transport, and water resources, ensuring lasting impact.
  • Combines innovation with experience to provide tailored solutions for both public and private clients.
  • Recent projects include large-scale transport networks, sustainable energy infrastructure, and significant water management solutions.
  • Committed to quality, providing critical services where they are most needed for businesses and government entities.
Culture + Values
Environment + Sustainability
Over 6k Tonnes
Carbon Emissions Reduced
Achieved a reduction of over 6,000 tonnes of carbon emissions compared to the 2019 baseline.
50% Carbon Reduction
Target by 2025
Aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 50% across multiple centers by 2025.
50% Renewable Energy
Leisure Centres by 2027
Targeting at least 50% of leisure centers to have on-site renewable energy by 2027.
  • Achieved zero waste to landfill at all sites by 2022
  • Maintained ISO 14001 Environmental Management System accreditation since 2024
  • Reached net zero at support office and first leisure centre by 2024
  • Committed to achieving net zero across all operations by 2030
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