Associate Director | Energy & Utilities Sector

We are seeking people who bring together a unique blend of personal strengths, technical know-how, and a genuine passion for the built environment and construction industry. TSA Riley is a global organisation, 1,000 people strong. We provide expert project consultancy across Advisory, Project Management, Cost Management, Asset Management, and ESG, and our people are at the centre of everything we do. We help clients create great places to work, live, shop, play, and produce.

Please get in touch if you:

• Cultivate positive and trusting relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate ideas and actions that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Exhibit drive, flexibility, passion, and a proactive attitude towards tasks.
• Take ownership of responsibilities and ensure timely delivery on commitments.
• Approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Analyse and synthesise detailed information to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Possess a degree qualification, underpinning knowledge and skills.

Key tasks and responsibilities include:

• Business Development: Identify and secure new project opportunities within the energy and utilities sector. Develop and maintain successful relationships with key stakeholders, clients and industry partners. Demonstrate proven success in winning new projects and expanding the company’s market presence.
• Team Management: Build, develop and manage a skilled team dedicated to the energy and utilities sector. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team. Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, promoting professional growth and development.
• Project Execution: Deliver & oversee the execution of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and budget. Manage budgets and fee forecasts, ensuring financial targets are met. Maintain a hands-on approach to project management, actively participating in project tasks and activities.
• Strategic Planning: Lead the strategic direction of the energy and utilities sector within TSA Riley. Analyse market trends and industry developments to inform business strategies and project planning.

Desired qualifications, experience and skills:

• A proven track record or working in a leadership role in a cost or project management focussed position.
• Experience on the consultancy side of the industry in a strong client-facing role.
• Experience specifically working within the Utilities and/or Energy sector.
• A strong network of contractors and client organisations within the sector.
• A proven track record of winning new work in previous roles.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop successful, long-standing relationships with key stakeholders.
• Degree qualified in a relevant subject such as Construction Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or a similar equivalent subject.
• Membership to a relevant professional body such as the CIOB or RICS is essential.
• Experience of carrying out the full remit of pre and post contract duties in a Project and/or Cost Management role.
• Proven people management skills and the ability to demonstrate effective management and development of teams.

TSA Riley has a 130-year heritage dating back to 1890 when Henry Riley Esq first established a quantity surveying practice in London. In Asia Pacific, we trace our roots back to the 1980s through the merging of several respected, small project management and advisory firms. Now, in the 21st century, we’re defining and pioneering a new way of helping our clients drive greater value and impact from their built assets.

What makes us different:

• Partnerships for positive impact: Standing side-by-side with our clients, we shape our collective future.
• Growth – together: Our strength lies not only in our global reach, wide range of sectors and services but also in how we grow and develop our people.
• Connected intelligence: We are a business of 1,000 connected and collaborative project consultants.
• Integrity in everything: We do the right thing by each other, our clients and our communities.
• We celebrate success, enjoy the journey and cherish our culture of camaraderie.

TSA Riley is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We welcome applications from candidates who are interested in working with us but are not able to commit to a full-time role and/or would require forms of flexible working. Additionally, we provide hybrid working as standard practice.

We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.