Grid Modernisation Sector Lead

Overview

In this role, you will shape AECOM’s grid modernization strategy and drive growth in the Energy practice. You’ll lead market development, client engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver advisory and implementation solutions for utilities and other energy players. You’ll work to accelerate the transition to clean electricity while managing senior relationships and ensuring client satisfaction. This is a chance to influence grid modernization at scale within a global, innovation-driven firm.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year growth strategy with KPIs, account plans and market analysis
• Identify and shape new projects; negotiate partnerships and close transactions; manage senior relationships
• Lead grid modernization advisory services in collaboration with the wider Advisory business
• Build cross-division solutions for key clients across Europe & India
• Assess and plan recruitment to support growth strategy
• Establish and maintain relationships with regional utilities, developers, contractors, and government bodies
• Support energy projects during execution with domain expertise
• Demonstrate strong writing and communication of complex processes

Key requirements

• BEng/BA/BS in Engineering, Environmental Science/Policy, Design or closely related field
• Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of BD and delivery professionals
• Strong understanding of energy policy, planning and project implementation
• Strong understanding of Transmission & Distribution networks
• Significant experience in power, utilities, infrastructure or energy consulting
• Proven track record in winning and delivering major infrastructure programs
• Technical knowledge in: grid modernization strategies, network planning and connections, renewable integration, energy transition and decarbonisation, regulatory frameworks including RIIO and UK energy market structures

• interpersonal skills
• organizational skills
• creative problem-solving
• Grid modernization strategies
• Network planning and connections
• Renewable integration

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