Transmission & Distribution Practice Director

Job Description Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

Here you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We are currently seeking to appoint an individual to lead our Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Practice within the Energy Business. Reporting directly to and working closely with the Energy Business Director, you will be a key member of the Energy leadership team for the UK and Ireland region.

In this role you will lead and manage the T&D practice, with a specific focus on project delivery, resource management, work‐winning, and people management and engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our successful team with a focus on people, clients, technical excellence & quality, and operational efficiencies & sustainable growth. Your exceptional leadership skills will be instrumental in driving innovation and delivering a better world.

About You

You are a highly motivated, organised, and proactive leader with a proven track record in the energy sector. Your deep understanding of the UK & I renewables energy market, coupled with your people‐ and strategic‐thinking, will be integral to your success in this role. With extensive experience in leading diverse teams in a fast‐paced environment, you have excelled in planning, designing, and delivering projects while driving data‐led performance improvements. As a leader you are responsible for fostering a culture of success, engagement, and development within the team while ensuring the successful management of projects from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and grow our incredible T&D practice team for the UK & I region.
• Drive project delivery excellence, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and with high quality results.
• Collaborate with project managers and technical experts to allocate resources effectively and optimise project performance.
• Work with the Environment & Energy Client and Sector teams to develop and implement a growth plan aligned to the Strategic Plan.
• Identify and engage with key stakeholders for client projects, establishing effective engagement strategies to ensure resources are available for projects.
• Champion a proactive approach to work‐winning by identifying new business opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and participating in proposal development.
• Drive a culture where AECOM is recognised as a great place to work, promoting staff engagement and retention.
• Foster career development and develop succession plans for key positions within the renewables Practice.
• Attract new talent and lead strategic and senior recruitment.
• Monitor and manage the financial performance of the renewables practice against key metrics, including Gross Margin, utilisation, bookings, and future workload.
• Collaborate with cross‐functional teams to deliver multi‐disciplinary projects and programmes, showcasing our excellence in work‐winning.
• Oversee project management from pre‐positioning and proposal development to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with high‐quality results.
• Drive change programmes to increase efficiency, profitability, and operational quality within the team.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities while ensuring client satisfaction with AECOM's performance.
• Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.
• Uphold AECOM's values and promote staff engagement and continuous development.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in senior leadership roles, preferably within the energy consultancy industry.
• Demonstrated success in developing, growing, leading, and motivating diverse, multi‐disciplinary teams.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. Engineering, etc.) or equivalent relevant experience. Advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in leading diverse teams and leading projects of varying scales.
• Proven track record in developing and growing client relationships.
• Strong understanding of the energy sector.
• Demonstrated success in implementing change programmes and driving data‐driven performance improvements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Flexibility, proactive approach to work, and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Preferred Qualifications

• Membership of a recognised professional body relative to our core markets.
• Master's or Engineering Degree.
• Strong track record of achieving/exceeding financial KPIs and driving business development.
• Experience working with various sectors, including infrastructure, energy, transportation, and commercial development.
• Experience in leading and growing large teams and successful financial performance and business development/sales/growth experience in the public or private sectors.

Inclusive Leadership

• Demonstrated dedication to fostering a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion within the team and organisation.
• Proven ability to build and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce while nurturing talent development and coaching.

Benefits and Working Conditions

Hybrid work options are available. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, a remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. We foster a safe and respectful workplace, encouraging every employee to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‐being programmes to meet the diverse needs of employees and their families. The specific benefits include competitive salary, performance‐based bonuses, health and wellness programmes, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity and Disability Support

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‐term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using the email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. xgikmsk

EEO Statement

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