Hydropower Lead

Overview

Energy:
Enabling the energy transition through innovation and sustainability. AECOM's Energy Business Unit houses three specialised practices — renewables (including hydropower), electrical transmission & distribution and in the UK only, nuclear. Each practice plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of energy, offering innovative solutions that balance efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. Renewables:
We’re committed to transitioning from carbon-intensive energy sources to less centralised and more flexible energy systems. Our teams provide solutions, designs, and support to clients in multiple technical and deployment areas such as hydropower, wind (on and offshore), solar, carbon capture, alternative fuels, hydrogen, and energy demand assessment and carbon reduction. We combine engineering and scientific skills with environmental expertise to pursue equitable and biodiverse outcomes.

Hydropower Lead within the hydro team. You will undertake both a technical role on projects within our energy business and a business role comprising team leadership and business development. The hydro practice has an international dimension with collaboration across global teams, focusing on projects in the UK, Ireland, Europe and India (EURI). Projects may span from feasibility to detailed design and site construction supervision, in the UK and internationally.

Our clients include large energy utilities, private developers and contractors.

• Develop and lead a high-performing team, manage project delivery, and maintain client, supply chain, and internal relationships on an international basis.
• Review and generate technical and contractual information from internal and external sources.
• Serve as program manager, project manager, or technical lead, directing teams on major hydropower projects and programs.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to successful project completion, focusing on client communication and delivery.
• Lead the pursuit of major hydropower projects, engage with clients, and oversee proposals.
• Support senior leaders in developing business strategies for hydropower based on market trends and identify opportunities within the business line and adjacent sectors.
• Lead client-facing activities to develop business with existing clients and win work with new clients; build relationships with clients, teaming partners, industry groups, and stakeholders.
• Develop strategies and capture plans for major pursuits aligned with AECOM’s business development and technical capabilities.
• Maintain regular client interaction to ensure satisfaction and address feedback with project delivery teams.
• Coordinate with Technical Practice Leads to align team skills with market trends and drive strategic technical leadership hires.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary design of hydropower energy infrastructure.
• Respond to technical queries and act as lead verifier on reports (feasibility studies and design reports as appropriate).
• Direct less senior staff and mentor junior engineers.

The existing hydropower team in AECOM’s Europe, Middle East and India region (EURI) is UK-based. The appointment is anticipated to be in the UK, with flexible location. If you would fit the role but could not be UK-based, we would still be interested in hearing from you.

• Inclusive and forward-thinking work environment with valued contributions.
• Career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, and AECOM University.
• Volunteering days and personalised benefits designed to support your well-being and lifestyle.