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AECOM Digital Lead - Energy in Bristol, United Kingdom
Company Description
"Lead the Digital Revolution in Energy: Innovate, Transform, and Shape the Future of Energy with AECOM!""
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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
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Job Description
Start here. Grow here.
“Are you ready to join a team of talented engineers and shape the future of the Energy Industry?”
This is an exciting and interesting time to join the AECOM Energy team covering all aspects of work within Transmission and Distribution (T&D), Renewables and Nuclear decommissioning, twinned with this is our ever-expanding digital scope, ensuring a variety of projects to work on.
The growth of the digital team in the Energy sector requires the appointment of a Digital Lead who will ensure successful delivery of engineering projects utilising cutting edge digital technology. They will be supported by individuals in the digital team who focus on specific aspects of the overall role, such as digital advisory, implementation and optimisation.
Reporting to the Director for Energy and working closely with the Growth and Strategy Lead for Energy, the successful candidate will have proven experience in organisational digital transforming and the application of “Digital by Default” to all facets of engineering project delivery. They will have strong development skills and the technical ability, knowledge, and competence to provide guidance and transform teams.
Here’s what you’ll do:
Ensure the digital strategy aligns with the business line’s strategic growth areas, regional digital plan and global business line digital plan. Report on progress against the strategy and any Return on Investment of digital specific funding.
Act as a digital champion providing technical excellence and work with leadership to ensure the right client solutions are delivered on time, cost, and to professional, quality, and legislative standards every time.
Support Operating Unit leadership with the development and implementation of an appropriate resourcing strategy for the business units to maximise the efficiency of the delivery of the sources of revenue, drive gross margin, and minimise risk e.g. through the use of other geographies and end markets, offshore centres, timesheet contractors, and permanent hires.
Work closely with Operating Unit leadership to develop recruitment, professional development, engagement and retention plans, and to promote diversity & inclusion.
Lead the workforce planning process to ensure the Sources of Revenue is forecasted accurately from the project backlog, internal accounting system and regularly balanced with staffing levels to optimise revenue and labour contribution.
Foster improvements in quality and efficiency by integrating digital tools and methodologies. Track and communicate progress using metrics such as software token usage, client satisfaction surveys, and rework rates. Enhance the success of project execution by collaborating with Project Managers and technical leaders to guarantee optimal resource utilisation and the selection of appropriate digital tools and solutions during digital audits of bids and projects.
Manage the growth of the digital implementation pipeline and seeking out new bidding possibilities. Evaluating and documenting the expansion in digital implementation prospects. Improving Customer Account Manager comprehension of services provided and effectively turning discussions into revenue-generating projects.
Assess and report on the impact of marketing communications every quarter via surveys faced both internally and externally. Complete oversight for the expansion of digital advisory pipeline by exploring bid opportunities. Engage with Customer Account Managers to improve their comprehension of digital offerings and report on their comprehension through an internal quarterly survey.
Lead by example by visibly driving SH&E culture, ensuring effective implementation of AECOM SH&E policies and procedures, and achievement of the SH&E core value metrics for the Operating Unit.
Implementing and ensuring compliance with AECOM Ethics & Compliance policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Come grow with us.
Become part of our dynamic energy team, which boasts a team of leading and innovating industry experts. Collaborate with top-tier engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.
And let's not forget about 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.
Why Join Us:
Be part of a dynamic team that tackles challenging and impactful energy projects.
Work alongside industry-leading professionals and thought leaders.
Engage in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
Here’s what we’re looking for:
Qualification in Engineering, Information Technology or Analytical Science.
Membership of a professional institution desirable.
Basic knowledge of coding language such as VBA, C, C#, C++, Python.
Individual BIM certification with recognised body e.g. ICE, BSi, BRE, etc. an advantage.
Comprehensive knowledge of the CIC BIM Protocol, ISO 19650 suite and related BIM standards.
Experience managing and delivering multidiscipline projects with digital tools.
Experience working in and administering a Common Data Environment such as ProjectWise, BIM360 , 4Projects, Aconex or similar.
Recent experience in the Transmission and Distribution (T&D), Grid Modernisation or Renewables sectors
You will also be self-motivated with an ability to work both autonomously where required, with a strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline driven team environment.
At AECOM, we believe in creating a better world through innovative and sustainable solutions. If you share our vision and are ready to make a difference in the energy industry, we want to hear from you.
Additional Information
Security Clearance
Please note that our offer of employment is conditional upon your ability to meet UK security clearance requirements. This is necessary for you to work on the full range of projects requiring security clearance at AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited.
Application Support
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAdjustments@aecom.com. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.
If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!
Additional Information
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10112220
Business Line: Energy
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Digital & Engineering Technology
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited