Power and Utilities Sector Leader

At GHD we are committed to addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of energy, water and communities. About usWe are a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design and construction expertise. Our future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, building resiliency and sustainability for generations to come. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents. Who are we looking for? The Power and Utilities Sector has been identified as a bold growth priority for GHD globally and will now be formalized as a client sector within the Americas to align with the Enterprise Client Program (ECP) and broader market ambitions. This is an early-stage implementation, focused on standing up a new service offering, developing strategic client relationships, and building regional delivery capability across priority markets in Canada, the United States, and Chile. In FY2026, our objective is to lay the foundation—through structure, leadership, and early client wins—that will enable GHD to become a leading provider of energy transition solutions in the Americas. The Power and Utilities Sector will include clients across clean power, grid modernization, energy storage, hydrogen and renewable fuels, and will overlap significantly with existing Oil & Gas clients—many of whom now identify as integrated energy producers. These clients are actively transitioning their business models, investing in decarbonization, and seeking trusted technical partners who can guide them through the complexity of regulatory, technical, and capital planning challenges. While our capability in environmental consulting has historically supported these clients, the new Power and Utilities Sector will focus on expanding GHD’s value chain participation, including front-end advisory, permitting, engineering, and eventually, program delivery through models such as EPCM, Owner’s Engineer, and IPD. The Sector Leader will lead our client focus and growth strategy to align to our current Energy Implementation Plan that includes emphasis on:  Build critical capability: prioritize Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Transmission & Distribution (T&D), Hydropower, Future Fuels, and Gas-to-Power. Engage early clients: launch cross-sell initiatives with utilities, public agencies, and Oil & Gas companies evolving into the energy transition space. Focus on targeted growth geographies, such as Ontario, Texas, and California, where client demand and GHD footprint already support acceleration. We are in search of a Sector Leader capable of growing a business through client relationships with power and utility companies. There will be a strong nexus with our identified Oil and Gas Clients as well as Partnerships with Contractors that will need to be considered. Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of duties and will see you involved in:  Development and execution of an approved client sector engagement plan. Direct the approach for specific client sector growth and achieve agreed upon stretch targets for winning work and building backlog within the sector. Responsible for the performance of the Key and Growth Clients within the sector, as well as the performance of the Relationship Managers (RMs) within the client sector.  Lead the growth plan to develop Valued Clients into Key and Growth Clients (build the ECP client portfolio).  Provide oversight to Relationship Managers (RMs) within client sector including goal setting and quarterly performance reviews.  Identifying an overarching business plan and positioning to target clients within the client sector, including being a Relationship Managers (RMs) for certain clients.  Developing or enhancing client relationships to generate leads, opportunities, teaming strategies, and winning work while influencing appropriate project delivery governance.  Supporting portfolio Relationship Managers (RMs) at the bidding stages through pre-positioning, strategic bid planning, proposal development, and financial strategy.  Initiating growth strategies and step-up initiatives applicable to relevant markets. Gathering sector intelligence in partnership with Capture Strategy teams to influence GHD's positioning.  Partner with Technical Services to identify the key needs within the client sector and match those to key GHD service offerings. Where needed, identify gaps and work with operations to train, hire, relocate. Promote the centres of capability or service lines where GHD’s skills reside in servicing this sector. Assist with solutions-based marketing that aligns to the needs within the client sector. Ensure the capture and maintenance of the sector information in Salesforce.  What you bring to the team: Bachelor’s Degree Engineering, Science, or other relevant discipline. Project Management and Business Development (highly regarded). Minimum 15 years industry experience (consulting environment preferable). Client Account Management Experience within designated Sector.  Highly developed and open communication and influencing skills, both oral and written. Good people relationships and networking skills. Highly approachable to staff queries and highly visible in the sector and with specific clients Understanding and adherence to GHD’s values, Codes of Conduct and Policies including risk and reputation management and compliance with GHD’s health and safety management system Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment. Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD. As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.