Transmission & Distribution Practice Director

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 delivery multi-disciplinary projects and programs, showcasing our excellence in work winning.
• Oversee project management from prepositioning and proposal development to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with high-quality results.
• Drive change programs 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.
• 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 programs 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.

Requirements

• Membership of a recognized 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.
• As an inclusive leader, you will have
• Demonstrated dedication to fostering a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion within the team and organization.
• Proven ability to build and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce while nurturing talent development and coach

Benefits

Additional Information

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, organized, 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.

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