Project Management Lead- Transmission & Distribution (T&D)

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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 a Project Management Lead, you will be expected to oversee an integrated team on small to large complex projects in the Transmission and Distribution Sector (T&D). The role would cover the whole project lifecycle from initial inception and business case development, through the design process, procurement process & delivery.

Here’s what you’ll 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 internal AECOM teams and approved supply chain, as well as supporting the development of external client relationships.

Project Delivery:

• Extensive experience with a proven track record in leading and delivering large-scale, multi-disciplinary energy projects from DCO through to design and delivery
• Oversee multidisciplinary projects and programmes from inception to completion.
• Develop and execute the Project Plan, including close-out phases.
• Deep understanding of risk management within complex projects. 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
• Strong analytical capabilities and adept at problem-solving. High level of attention to detail.
• Ensure project cost and revenue are current and accurately reflect anticipated financial outcomes and manage project cash flow performance.
• Strong knowledge of commercial management practices for large, complex projects and programmes.

Project Management Team Leadership:

• Collaborate with practice leads and client account managers to understand project resource needs, and an ability to balance competing business interests.
• Coordinate with other business units to allocate resources for energy projects.
• Advocate for structured project delivery methods to integrate broader AECOM disciplines
• Skilled in managing senior project managers, project managers, and project control functions on complex projects.
• Mentor, develop and coach team members to support their professional development.
• Growth team and foster positive team morale.
• Acts as the point of escalation for the client to raise issues if needed
• Supports the PM with any difficult client conversations and contractual negotiations.
• Supports the PM in identifying opportunity with the client (e.g., change/variation or new task orders, follow-on services, emerging project opportunities, etc.).
• Identifies and closes 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 and contribute to the development of qualification documents and bid proposals.
• Participate in client presentations and interviews.

Enjoy the Perks.

At AECOM, you'll 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.