Transmission & Distribution Practice Director

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.

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 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 AECOMs performance.
• Champion equity diversity and inclusion fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.
• Uphold AECOMs 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.
• Bachelors 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.

Additional Information :

Preferred Qualifications

• Membership of a recognized professional body relative to our core markets.
• Masters 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 coaching.

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