Client Account Director and Relationship Lead (Transmission & Distribution)

We are seeking a Client Account Director and Relationship Lead (Transmission & Distribution) to join our team at AECOM. You will be a strong, visible leader who is able to inspire, motivate and build teams, and communicate effectively. You will be the primary contact for AECOM's relationships across selected Grid Modernisation accounts which are strategically important at a regional business line level.

Key responsibilities:

• Be accountable for meeting key growth business plan objectives for their client and contractor portfolio.
• Support Capture Managers to win and project managers to deliver the large programs of work.
• Aim to raise AECOM’s profile and brand with our clients and across the energy sector through adding value, delivering innovation, and being a voice in the sector.
• Drive sustainable and profitable growth.
• Connect internal teams to the client vision and ensure the team is client focused to enable our clients to get the best AECOM experience every time.
• Mentor other team members in building strong relationships across the organization.
• Be accountable for AECOM’s overall financial success with the client in partnership with Project Leadership.

Requirements:

• Extensive and relevant Grid Modernisation experience at a senior level, in a fast-paced and complex commercial environment.
• Highly strategic with outstanding customer engagement, strong business acumen and the emotional intelligence to lead to achieve full potential while navigating a complex customer ecosystem.
• In-depth knowledge of the Grid Modernisation sector.
• Strong commercial acumen with an inquisitive and curious mindset.
• A natural networker, comfortable engaging with Government and clients and speaking at relevant industry events.

Benefits:

• Career development opportunities
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Technical practice networks
• AECOM University
• Volunteering days