Technical Project Delivery Lead Transmission & Distribution

Start here. Grow here.

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 high-profile exciting projects and work alongside our key clients. 

As the Technical Project Delivery lead you will be expected to oversee the programme project management approach to all of the Transmission and Distribution Sector (T&D) strategic frameworks and assurance. The role covers the whole project lifecycle from capture to initial inception through the design process procurement process and 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 teams and approved supply chain as well as supporting the development of client relationships.

Project Delivery:

• Oversee multidisciplinary projects and programmes from inception to completion.
• Develop and execute the Project Plan including close-out phases.
• 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.
• Ensure project cost and revenue are current and accurately reflect anticipated financial outcomes and manage project cash flow performance.

Project Management Team Leadership:

• Collaborate with practice leads and client account managers to understand project resource needs.
• Coordinate with other business units to allocate resources for energy projects.
• Advocate for structured project delivery methods to integrate broader AECOM disciplines.
• Mentor develop and coach team members to support their professional development.
• Grow the team and foster positive team morale.
• Act as the point of escalation for the client to raise issues if needed.
• Support the PM with any difficult client conversations and contractual negotiations.
• Support the PM in identifying opportunities with the client (e.g. change/variation or new task orders follow-on services emerging project opportunities etc.).
• Identify and close any PM capability gaps through one-on-one coaching focused training mentoring development or through assigning additional suitable resources to the project.

Client Relationship Management and Business Development:

• Foster a client-centric 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 as capture manager large multi discipline proposals.
• Be the framework manager for our largest growth frameworks.
• Participate in client presentations and interviews.

Enjoy the Perks.

At AECOM youll enjoy a range of core and personalized benefits designed to support your future and well-being customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle technical practice networks AECOM University and volunteering days.

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

We are looking for someone who is 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.

Heres what were looking for:

• 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.
• Strong analytical capabilities and adept at problem-solving.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Extensive experience with a proven track record in leading and delivering large-scale multi-disciplinary energy projects from DCO through to design and delivery.
• Deep understanding of risk management within complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of commercial management practices for large complex projects and programmes.
• Skilled in managing senior project managers project managers and project control functions on complex projects.
• Have the ability to balance competing business interests.

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!

Additional Information :

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For further information about the role reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (Francesca Siddle).

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office 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.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone 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 programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading 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 long-term 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time