Transmission Sector Lead - North America

turnertownsend

Houston, Texas, United States · Houston · United States

Posted May 19, 2026

Full-time
Hybrid
Energy and natural resources
Executive

Job description

Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Job Description Turner & Townsend’s ambition is to build the leading program solutions business in the market, transforming performance on the world’s most impactful programs. Our global Energy & Natural Resources team operate across the energy lifecycle, and in the Conventional Low Carbon (CLC), Mining, Transmission and Clean Energy Sectors. They work on projects throughout the whole lifecycle from pre-development, through feasibility, concept selection and definition, FEED, delivery of facilities, processing, distribution and REVEX/OPEX investment. We have various delivery models; Program Partner, PMC, specific tasks, Advisory Services, and Technical Services across Program Management, Project Management, Technology, Sustainability, Asset Management, Contract & Commercial Management, Procurement, and Program Controls. To support current and future sector requirements we are now seeking a Transmission Sector lead who will initially focus on our USA and Canada Transmission sector delivery and growth activities before supporting our global sector. Requirements Experience and credibility in Transmission development and delivery, with an existing knowledge of, and relationships with, both national and international operators and an understanding of their ongoing investment portfolio. Your track record will have seen you holding senior roles on complex projects, in transmission, operator senior leadership roles, or in a Professional Services organization. Roles include Program Director, Asset Director, Portfolio Director or Head of Sector within a Professional Services firm. Technical understanding of the services that are set out above and will be offered to clients is of benefit. Candidates should expect, and be able to, travel throughout the UK and Europe. Key objectives: Make Turner & Townsend number one in the market, increasing market share and influence, within the transmission market. Position Turner & Townsend as a go to organization for program, asset, portfolio and project services and advice. Create a consistent and profitable business stream through the right ambition. Identify and understand areas of opportunity and development, and develop propositions to respond to market need. Enable and achieve financial targets and continued growth within target markets. To ensure that the Transmission team in the UK and Europe is effectively structured, engaged and led. Key requirements of the role: To be an inspirational leader and strategic thinker. To build strong relationships with clients and cross-functional team members. The job requires the holder to build trust with clients, industry partners and colleagues, and maintain their “One Business” ethos. To secure business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities. Provide clear leadership on behalf of clients, translating into trust and confidence in the organizations ability to deliver. Assure delivery of our services. To lead and develop a highly capable team, appropriate to the scale of market opportunity. Set ambitious yet achievable targets across Europe. Lead by example and not be averse to being hands-on in creation and delivery. Act as a team player and be highly visible within the business. Qualifications You will be self-motivated, driven by the goal of establishing Turner & Townsend as the #1 program management business for Transmission in NAM. You will work closely with the various USA and Canada Cost Center lead (P&L owners) and Sector leader to align sector ambition with business operations. Extensive experience working as a client and/or consultant in development and delivery of Transmission and Clean Energy projects A proven track record managing large projects and/or programs of work A strong people developer and leader Experience in variety of methods of procurement and forms of contract A broad understanding the electricity value chain from generation, through grid and into supply A strong and current understanding of regulatory and permitting requirements and industry trends Experience in business development and building teams An established network within the power industry supply chain Excellent communication skills, both oral and written The ability to guide and lead internal teams, offering a strong point of focus for the business. Proven success in advising, securing, and delivering on behalf of clients Operated as a consultant and delivered major capital programs Grown a business, year in through innovation and improving client’s performance. Degree qualified in construction and/or engineering Professional memberships desirable. Additional Information Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email recruitmentUSA@turntown.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 713-457-9400 or recruitmentUSA@turntown.com . 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