Grid Modernisation Sector Lead

Overview

In this role you will drive growth for AECOM’s grid modernization practice within the Energy sector, shaping advisory services and client engagements. You will lead multi-year growth initiatives, partner with cross-functional teams, and build relationships with utilities and public bodies to advance cleaner, secure energy infrastructure.

You will translate complex grid challenges into strategic solutions, contributing to decarbonisation and energy transition goals. This is a hands-on leadership role at the intersection of sales, strategy, and technical delivery, offering high impact across Europe & India.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• diverse and inclusive culture
• flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year growth strategy with metrics, account plans, service offerings, and market analysis
• Identify and pursue new projects; negotiate partnerships; close transactions; manage senior-level relationships; ensure client satisfaction
• Lead development of grid modernization advisory services in collaboration with the wider Advisory team
• Build solutions for key grid modernization clients across Europe & India with cross-organization collaboration
• Identify skills and support recruitment needs to enable growth
• Establish and maintain relationships with regional utilities, developers, and government bodies
• Provide domain expertise to support energy projects during execution and implementation
• Demonstrate strong writing and communication to explain complex processes

Key requirements

• Bachelor in Engineering or related field; strong collaboration with strategic interdisciplinary teams
• Deep understanding of energy policy, planning, and project implementation
• Strong knowledge of Transmission & Distribution networks
• Significant experience in power, utilities, infrastructure, or energy consulting
• Proven track record in winning and delivering major infrastructure programs
• Grid modernization strategies, network planning and connections, renewable integration, energy transition and decarbonisation, regulatory frameworks including RIIO and UK energy markets
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational ability
• Creative problem-solving
• Grid modernisation strategies
• Network planning and connections
• Renewable integration

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