Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. 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 over 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. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Start here. Grow here. We are recruiting an experienced Technical Director - Offshore Wind and Marine Energy to join our Environment & Sustainability business and deliver our increasing portfolio of offshore wind and marine renewables and net zero projects plus marine fibre optic cables for the high tech industry . As we are a national team, we are flexible in terms of office location - this includes offices in Basingstoke, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Chesterfield, Croydon, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London Aldgate, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Plymouth, St Albans, Warrington . However, do get in touch if this does not work for you because, for the right candidate, we'll explore other options. We would welcome interest from candidates looking for either a part-time or full-time position. AECOM is working on a number of offshore wind, interconnector and port consent applications and energy is a global growth priority sector for us. We are excited to grow our team and project portfolio across the marine sector. You will lead our growing team and be responsible for continued growth and delivery of existing and new projects in this important market. As a Technical Director you'll lead consenting inputs to large-scale development projects that are transforming our infrastructure. We are particularly seeking candidates with experience in: Leading and delivering: DCOs and Marine Consents, with a technical background in EIA, stakeholder engagement or planning for the marine sector; Business Development: leading the growth of the sector through engagement with existing and potential clients, identifying opportunities for growth and leading winning tenders. As a Technical Director you'll direct the day-to-day project manager for marine projects. You will also play an instrumental role in helping to seek out and secure new commissions, and be actively engaged in client relationship management. You will work daily with our established Environmental Impact, Planning and Stakeholder teams. You will work collaboratively with our engineering teams to deliver a sector approach to business development and project delivery. You will: Lead: multidisciplinary consenting inputs across a wide range of projects, supporting projects to gain consent. Direct: the preparation of reports such as environmental assessments and other reports required to support marine consents. Direct resources, delegating activities, monitoring and managing project budgets (with support as applicable). Collaborate: Work as part of integrated design teams deliver benefits across the engineering and consenting aspects of projects. Working in partnership with internal supply teams and members of the wider business. Client engagement: Lead business opportunities and associated fee and technical proposal development. Grow: lead the growth of the marine sector resulting in increased market share. Mentor: Supporting staff development and mentoring. Champion: Promoting AECOM's environmental services to both internal and external audiences. If you do not currently have this experience, we are also happy to help you move into this sector if you have an interest to diversify and transition your skillset and your skills are transferable. Come grow with us. Become part of our Environment, Water & Energy (EWE) Business Line which was formed to harness the collective power of our multidisciplinary teams, integrating our expertise in Environment, Water, and Energy to provide clients with comprehensive, cutting-edge solutions. At AECOM, you'll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued. Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Here's what we're looking for: To apply for this role, you'll need to be able to demonstrate experience of directing and managing multidisciplinary consenting projects in the marine environment as well as demonstrable experience of business development. You should also have: Experience of leading consultancy services. An excellent understanding of the consenting and licensing regimes and processes, with a technical background in either environmental assessment, planning, stakeholder engagement or similar. Confidence when engaging with a wide variety of stakeholder groups and clients. The ability to work collaboratively as part of an established team, leading inputs from specialist technical teams. Excellent verbal and report writing skills, including technical reviewing. Project management skills, including programming, staff resource management and budget management. A degree in a relevant environmental discipline (preferably a Masters degree) and an appropriate professional membership. Additional Information We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you need accommodations during 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! 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
