Grid Modernisation Sector Lead

In this role you will lead grid modernization growth for AECOM’s Energy practice, shaping advisory and delivery services for utilities, developers, and public clients. You will drive multi-year growth, manage senior relationships, and build cross-functional solutions across Europe & India. You’ll translate policy, planning, and market trends into actionable offerings while advancing clean electricity and decarbonisation goals. This is a chance to influence large-scale energy transition programs within a global infrastructure firm.

• hybrid working
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• flexible working arrangements
• well-being programs

• Develop and implement multi-year growth strategies with metrics and client plans
• Identify and propose new projects, negotiate partnerships, and close transactions
• Lead grid modernization advisory services and collaborate with the wider Advisory business
• Build cross-ecosystem solutions with regional and cross-Line teams
• Define team skills and support recruitment aligned with growth
• Cultivate relationships with regional utilities, developers, contractors, and government bodies
• Provide domain expertise to support energy projects during execution
• Communicate complex processes clearly through strong writing

• BEng/BA/BS in Engineering, Environmental Science/Policy, Design or closely related field
• Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in business development and delivery
• Strong understanding of energy policy, planning, and project implementation
• Experience in Transmission & Distribution Networks and power/energy consulting
• Proven track record in winning and delivering major infrastructure programs
• Technical knowledge in grid modernization strategies, network planning and connections, renewable integration, energy transition and decarbonisation
• Regulatory frameworks including RIIO and UK energy market structures

• strong interpersonal skills
• organizational skills
• creative problem-solving
• Grid modernization strategies
• Network planning and connections
• Renewable integration