Manager, Transmission & Distribution

Company Overview

Join AECOM’s Energy division, which specializes in delivering advisory, consultancy, and engineering design services for power and renewable energy sectors. We leverage comprehensive knowledge of energy systems spanning generation, transmission, distribution, storage, and demand to provide integrated solutions that enable next-generation energy infrastructure transformations. Our multidisciplinary teams operate globally, uniting engineers, planners, and project managers to support major transmission and renewable energy initiatives shaping future grids.

We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where various perspectives are embraced. AECOM is recognized as a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company and has received numerous accolades for workplace equality and inclusivity.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Manager to lead our established team of more than 15 Transmission & Distribution (T&D) engineers and designers in Christchurch I Ōtautahi. This position offers strong autonomy to influence team direction while continuing to apply your technical design, project management, client relationship, or design management expertise. You will lead a diverse group of electrical engineers and delivery managers at varying career stages, from recent graduates to seasoned professionals. This role involves close collaboration with T&D leadership within New Zealand and with peers in Australia and globally, blending global expertise with local experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a multidisciplinary T&D engineering and design team.
• Manage team performance, recruitment, development, and retention.
• Oversee project pipelines, commercial outcomes, client engagement, and delivery KPIs.
• Shape and nurture a collaborative, purpose-driven, diverse team culture focused on excellence and innovation.
• Balance client, project, team, and commercial priorities effectively.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate has proven people leadership capabilities, fostering positive environments and driving teams to meet technical, project, and client objectives. You should be an advocate for developing engineering leaders within the T&D domain with strong coaching and mentorship skills. While team leadership experience is highly advantageous, individuals with a background in project management, design management, technical roles, or client relations who exhibit leadership potential are also encouraged to apply. Familiarity with New Zealand’s T&D sector and client needs is preferred.

• Experience leading teams or managing projects/design delivery with the ability to build team capability.
• Technical expertise or project delivery experience in Transmission & Distribution.
• Strong commercial acumen and client-oriented approach, combined with organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management managing multiple competing priorities, ideally within consultancy environments.
• Experience collaborating with remote teams across New Zealand and Australia is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish trusted client relationships.
• Passion for mentoring, team collaboration, and driving high performance.

Additional Information

• Flexible work arrangements, with requirements aligned to client interactions.
• Option to purchase up to six extra weeks of annual leave yearly.
• Volunteer and representation leave available.
• Flexibility to swap public holidays to suit individual preferences.

We support applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or neurodiverse conditions, and provide necessary hiring process accommodations. This position requires attendance at an in-person orientation at our Christchurch office as part of onboarding.

About AECOM Benefits and Culture

AECOM offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, paid leave options, flexible working solutions, employee assistance programs, retirement savings plans, stock purchase plans, and more. Our workplace fosters respect, collaboration, and career development with access to advanced technology and global expertise.