Energy Technical Lead

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AECOM is seeking a senior energy technical lead to be part of a team enabling the growth and delivery of our energy transition portfolio in the Netherlands with a focus on the following sub markets: Grid modernisation, energy generation and storage across the full project lifecycle.

As Technical lead, you will lead Energy projects, organise and supervise technical delivery, ensure technical excellence including skills and capabilities development and be a growth leader and advocate of AECOM Netherlands through trusted relationships with existing and new energy clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery:

• Ensure project delivery excellence, managing budgets, timelines, and technical quality
• Establish clear program/project planning and project definition strategies.
• Act as lead verifier for technical feasibility studies and design reports.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary design of renewable energy infrastructure.
• Respond to technical queries raised by site-based teams and provide expert guidance.
• Monitor financial performance of projects in line with AECOM financial reporting and project reviews.
• Administer AECOM contracts and ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Lead continuous improvement in operations delivery and foster collaboration innovation and digitalization.

Client Relationship Management:

• Act as the focal point for client relationships and develop long-term business relationships with local client stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with various parties involved in the projects, including clients, designers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Represent AECOM to potential clients, government agencies, partners, and competitors.

Team Leadership and Performance:

• Direct and mentor junior and mid-level staff, including graduate engineers.
• Enhance team performance through leadership and organizational interventions.
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture, supporting employee engagement and career development.
• Monitor and report on team performance and take corrective action as required.
• Promote integrated offers and collaboration with cross borders delivery centers

Safety & Compliance

• Champion SH&E culture, ensuring the effective implementation of AECOM SH&E policies across the practice.
• Ensure projects meet compliance, regulatory, and technical standards.

Business Development:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to work winning efforts.
• Lead bid efforts as required
• Support in build-up of AECOM branding in the Netherlands
• Support developing and implementation of the Netherlands and Belgium Energy strategy.

As an inclusive leader, you will:

• Demonstrate commitment to driving inclusion and fostering a culture of respect within your team.
• Build a diverse and inclusive workforce, attracting, developing, and retaining top talent while nurturing the next generation of leaders.
• Lead with empathy, respect, and understanding, actively seeking diverse perspectives.
• Encourage a collaborative and innovative work environment where employees can grow and be their authentic selves at work.
• Uphold AECOM's values and promote engagement and continuous development among staff.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering
• Proven leadership and technical skills and a strong track record of delivering complex energy projects
• 15+ years of experience preferably in the energy sector (public and/or private)
• Fluency in English and Dutch
• Strong knowledge of the Dutch Energy construction market
• Expertise in project planning, budgeting, design, contract management
• Experience with leading cross border multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safety, sustainability, and ethical business practices
• Experience with digital tools and technologies

If you are passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we do not just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Energy page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we are working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry!

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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. 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.