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Grid Modernisation Sector Lead

AECOM


Job Location:

Manchester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 7 October 2026 (21 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 4 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

AECOMs Energy practice provides a wide range of services from consulting and engineering design to Owners Engineer for power energy efficiency and renewable energy clients. Our understanding of the big picture and the interconnection between generation distribution storage and behind the meter services allows us to deliver holistic strategies that improve and modernize next generation energy infrastructure. We connect knowledge and experience across our global framework to bring together a unique combination of engineers planners scientists and project managers who advance cleaner secure and more sustainable energy solutions.

Start here. Grow here.

AECOM is seeking a Grid Modernization Sector Lead to support our growing business with a specific focus on grid modernization. The Sector Lead is responsible for growth directs conducts and coordinates the sales marketing research client engagement and planning activities associated with grid modernization business development for AECOMs Energy Business.

The main focus is to help our clients transition to clean electricity mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing climate. AECOMs clients include private and public utilities; developers; and other large public and private customers.

Heres what youll do:

  • Develop and implement multi-year growth strategy including development of key performance metrics client account plans service offerings market trend analysis and brand elevation/thought leadership.
  • Identify develop and propose new projects; negotiate partnerships and alliances; structure and close transactions; manage senior-level relationships internally and externally; and maintain a sharp focus on client satisfaction throughout project/program lifecycle.
  • Lead the development of grid modernisation advisory services working closely with the wider AECOM Advisory business to deliver solutions to our clients.
  • Build collaborative solutions for key grid modernisation clients across AECOM business lines and across the Europe & India region.
  • Identify the skills and support the recruitment required in the team to support the growth strategy.
  • Establish develop and maintain relationships with regional public utilities investor-owned utilities developers contractors and central government departments.
  • Support Energy projects and programs during execution and implementation with domain expertise
  • Strong writing skills and ability to communicate complex processes or ideas

Driving excellence.

At AECOM we are dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within our Transmission and Distribution team. We believe that technology should empower you so that you can focus on creative problem-solving successfully manage complexity and deliver exceptional results. By embracing advanced automation tools we seek imaginative thinkers who are excited about leveraging these tools to drive efficiency and enhance our projects. Join us in shaping the future of infrastructure where your unique insights and creativity will play a vital role in our success!

Enjoy the Perks.

At AECOM youll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being customised 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

Heres what were looking for:

Success in this position requires a dynamic individual with high energy and motivation an acute passion for developing solutions a deep and current understanding of regulatory structures and system operators knowledge of the current pipeline of regional market levers and the ability to collaborate with a strategic interdisciplinary team of operations technical experts and business development professionals.

We are seeking an individual with strong interpersonal organizational creative problem-solving collaboration and leadership skills with a proven expertise in business development and market strategy development and execution.

Minimum Requirements:

  • BEng/BA/BS in Engineering Environmental Science/Policy Design or closely related field
  • Proven ability to collaborate with a strategic interdisciplinary team of business development 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 & delivering major infrastructure programmes

Technical knowledge in:

  • Grid modernisation strategies.
  • Network planning and connections.
  • Renewable integration.
  • Energy transition and decarbonisation.
  • Regulatory frameworks including RIIO and UK energy market structures.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in engineering Environmental Science & Policy or MBA
  • Demonstrated networking capabilities with public and private clients power and energy industries from inception through contract award and implementation
  • Extensive and diversified experience and abilities and knowledge of marketing and planning principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of the financial technical and political aspects driving both the energy efficiency distributed energy resources smart energy and utility industries and energy infrastructure development

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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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


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