Associate Director - Electricity Networks Digital Lead

Why Arup?

We are at the forefront of energy industry digitalisation, delivering projects like the Digital Spine Feasibility Study, Data Sharing Infrastructure, Virtual Energy System Programme, Flexibility Markets Unlocked, and Pathways to a Digitalised Energy System by 2035

We are seeking an Associate Director to lead the development and implementation of digital solutions across the Electricity Networks market (transmission and distribution).

The Opportunity

We are looking for a passionate, technically, and commercially strong leader with experience as a consultant, or in digital advisory practices, and a strong external presence. You will have deep understanding of the electricity networks domain, and will be responsible for shaping digital advisory service propositions and leading projects across the lifecycle from strategy, design, delivery and handover into operation. This is a critical role for our business, taking on technical and business leadership of this fundamental area. 

You will be a senior member of the digital energy team, leading this service offering, developing deep capabilities, managing bidding, workstreams and commissions for external and internal clients or partners.  A key part of their remit will be to secure new and repeat work for the business via both internal contacts and external clients. This role reports into the Global Digital Energy Leader (Simon Evans) and sits within the national Digital Services Portfolio which is a centre of excellence in Arup that combines advanced digital, advisory, technology, analytics, and product expertise to add new value for clients. You will work closely Arup’s electricity networks business, our virtual digital energy community and the other regional digital energy leaders.

Is this role right for you?

The successful candidate will need in-depth knowledge of the electricity networks market, and a detailed understanding of the digital energy opportunities within it to help our clients address whole-life issues - including optimising system operation, project creation and development and customer engagement. You will have experience leading digital energy projects in a professional setting and managing teams and will have a strong perspective on the role of traditional digital technologies, such as the internet, digital data, software, digital models, that are at a range of maturities in our clients’ businesses, but also a suite of “advanced” technologies that are intrinsically digital and developing fast, such as IoT, connected sensors, AI/ML, 3D printing, drones, smart mobility, CAVs, predictive maintenance, and digital twins.

You will be familiar, and ideally active, within industry-leading digital energy agendas and programmes nationally and internationally, and should stay current with industry trends and developments in digital energy and be able to share insights and best practices within our organization

Essential skills and knowledge:

• Extensive experience in the consulting or technology industry demonstrating deep understanding of data, opportunities, and challenges. 
• Recent experience and current understanding of the state of knowledge and thought relating to digital, data, technology expertise, combined with project and change management for digital energy.
• Proven track record of business development, winning and delivering high quality advisory work for clients in this digital electricity networks, and in 
• Demonstrated ability to identify, form and maintain senior level relationships based on competency and trust particularly around Chief Data / Digital Officers.
• Active, within industry-leading digital energy agendas and programmes nationally and internationally.
• Established network or relationships with digital energy solution vendors.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Sarah Graham at sarah-x.Graham@arup.com,to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

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