Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can. Here, you’ll access global expertise, contribute to landmark energy projects, and work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. We celebrate curiosity and value diverse perspectives, giving you the freedom to shape a career as unique as you.

Join Our Team

Our Energy team partners with clients to deliver secure, reliable and future‑ready power solutions that support Australia’s transition to a more sustainable energy landscape. Our work spans solar, wind, hydropower, thermal energy, waste‑to‑energy, bioenergy, battery storage, network distribution, and systems and automation projects nationwide.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Manager within our Power & Energy Project Delivery team, you will be accountable for the successful delivery of complex projects from development through to construction and close‑out.

You will lead all aspects of project delivery, ensuring commercial performance, technical quality, and client outcomes are achieved.

You Will

Take full ownership of project delivery across renewable, transmission, substations, and network upgrade projectsLead and manage design delivery across all phases, including detailed design development, reviews, and approval of IFC deliverablesAct as the primary interface between client, designer, and contractor, including active coordination with D&C/EPC contractors during delivery and construction phasesManage contracts, variations, risk, and overall commercial performanceOwn project financials including forecasting, invoicing, and margin performanceEstablish and enforce project controls, reporting, and governance frameworksBuild and maintain strong, trusted client relationshipsLead proposal development and contribute to winning strategic opportunitiesMentor and develop junior PMs and project team membersContribute to the ongoing uplift of project delivery capability across the business

About You

You’ll bring a passion for great delivery along with:A degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related disciplineProven experience as a Project Manager delivering transmission and distribution projectsStrong understanding of full project lifecycle accountability from planning to close‑outExperience managing design contracts, risk, and multidisciplinary interfacesDemonstrated experience managing detailed design delivery, including review of design outputs and stage gate governanceProven experience interfacing with D&C or EPC contractors, including coordination across design and construction phasesDemonstrated commercial acumen, including contract and financial managementStrong stakeholder and client management capabilityExperience leading multidisciplinary or geographically distributed teams (desirable) (highly regarded)

Our Offer

At WSP, you’ll have the scale, support and flexibility to do meaningful work while growing your career your way. You’ll be part of an inclusive team that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact.

Competitive pay and salary continuance insuranceHybrid working and the option to purchase up to 8 additional weeks of leaveLeadership development, mentoring, secondments and global mobilityUp to 16 weeks paid parental leave with tailored return‑to‑work supportA culture that celebrates diverse voices and thrives on collaborationPurpose‑driven work that builds sustainable, resilient communities

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can. Apply today.