Project Management Lead- Transmission Distribution TD

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Are you ready to join a talented team of specialists who are committed to shaping the future of Transmission & Distribution infrastructure By joining us you will have the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of highprofile exciting projects and work alongside our key clients. 

As a Project Management Lead you will be expected to oversee an integrated team on small to large complex projects in the Transmission and Distribution Sector (T&D). The role would cover the whole project lifecycle from initial inception and business case development through the design process procurement process & delivery.

Heres what youll do:

The role will be overseeing works across the UK and elsewhere depending on project demand. You will be expected to take a leading role in the management and delivery of projects collaborating with multidisciplinary internal AECOM teams and approved supply chain as well as supporting the development of external client relationships.

Project Delivery:

• Extensive experience with a proven track record in leading and delivering largescale multidisciplinary energy projects from DCO through to design and delivery
• Oversee multidisciplinary projects and programmes from inception to completion.
• Develop and execute the Project Plan including closeout phases.
• Deep understanding of risk management within complex projects. Identify and mitigate project and business risks.
• Prepare for and participate in monthly project reviews managing and executing action items.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Maintain the AECOM project management and reporting system
• Strong analytical capabilities and adept at problemsolving. High level of attention to detail.
• Ensure project cost and revenue are current and accurately reflect anticipated financial outcomes and manage project cash flow performance.
• Strong knowledge of commercial management practices for large complex projects and programmes.

Project Management Team Leadership:

• Collaborate with practice leads and client account managers to understand project resource needs and an ability to balance competing business interests.
• Coordinate with other business units to allocate resources for energy projects.
• Advocate for structured project delivery methods to integrate broader AECOM disciplines
• Skilled in managing senior project managers project managers and project control functions on complex projects.
• Mentor develop and coach team members to support their professional development.
• Growth team and foster positive team morale.
• Acts as the point of escalation for the client to raise issues if needed
• Supports the PM with any difficult client conversations and contractual negotiations.
• Supports the PM in identifying opportunity with the client (e.g. change/variation or new task orders followon services emerging project opportunities etc..
• Identifies and closes any PM capability gaps through oneonone coaching focused training mentoring development or through assigning additional suitable resources to the project.

Client Relationship Management and Business Development:

• Foster a clientcentric culture within the project team.
• Address client feedback and implement appropriate actions.
• Manage client and project team change effectively to ensure the project delivers superior technical outcomes for the client.
• Leverage successful project delivery to cultivate additional work opportunities with clients.
• Lead and contribute to the development of qualification documents and bid proposals.
• Participate in client presentations and interviews.

Enjoy the Perks.

At AECOM youll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and wellbeing customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a worklife balance that suits your lifestyle technical practice networks AECOM University and volunteering days.

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

We need individuals who are forward thinking and have a proactive can do attitude. You will relish the challenge of demanding situations steep learning curves tight deadlines and delivering on complex projects. Familiarity with differing contractual agreements particularly NEC would be advantageous as would having responsibility for controlling projects and ensuring deliverables are completed and submitted in time. Ideally you will have formal PM qualifications or accreditation.

We celebrate diversity including neurodiversity and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact us at . At AECOM we value everyones unique contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us we would be delighted to hear from you!

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or longterm condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.