Technical Project Delivery Lead - Transmission & Distribution

Company Description

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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 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.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

At AECOM, you'll 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.

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