Net Zero and Decarbonisation Lead

London, England, United Kingdom

12/13/2024

Company Description

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Job Description

B&P Net Zero and Decarbonisation lead, working with EURI B&P Leadership teams and Energy PMO to establish AECOM as market leader in net zero and decarbonisation services within the EURI region. As a leader establish and grow a cabinet and group of subject matter experts that can collectively engage with B&P clients and identify solutions to solve client requirements, generating and creating revenue opportunities for AECOM.

Role Expectations

• Chair B&P EURI Net Zero cabinet to collectively drive technical offer on net zero and decarbonisation Technical Excellence into our practices, set objectives and deliver against
• Co-ordination of net zero and decarbonisation offer across B&P
• Establish and drive Net Zero standards AECOM offer should achieve and implementation of them
• Development and co-ordination net zero process and tools and incorporate into our offer
• Training and development in net zero so our practices deliver market leading offer.
• Sharing of best practice
• Cascading key messages from AECOM on net zero and decarbonisation
• Engagement with external trade bodies and external profile raising
• Identifying market trends in net zero and decarbonisation, shaping AECOM offer to respond. Undertake competitor analysis to understand our market position.
• Lead (or identify through the B&P NZ cabinet) a point of contact for following to provide B&P EURI input and co-ordinate input and communication back from AECOM Global Net Zero and decarbonisation groups including:
• EURI B&P ESG group – lead on ‘E’
• Portfolio Decarbonisation representative for EURI
• Decarbonisation TPG
• Scope X
• Lead (or identify thought B&P NZ cabinet) client discussions about sustainability and decarbonization, identify opportunities for allocation to delivery teams to bid (and deliver). Building strategically important client relationships.
• Work with Strategy and Growth lead, BU leads/OULs/Sector leads to co-ordinate net zero and decarbonisation technical services into ECP, Tier 2 and strategically important bids.
• Support Cross Business Line Energy Transition Project market positioning and work winning working with the Energy Transition PMO lead and the representatives from other Business Lines and geographies.
• Engagement with marketing to support to positively raise our brand and profile of net zero and decarbonisation services thought leadership articles and Op-Eds aligned with strategic priorities. Work with marketing to ensure marketing material to demonstrate and showcase and our net zero offer.

Qualifications

If you meet some, but not all, of the requirements below or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would still be delighted to hear from you.

Professional Experience

With over 10 years of proven success in sustainability, net zero, or decarbonisation roles—ideally within the built environment or infrastructure sectors—the candidate should demonstrate a strong track record of leadership and innovation. This includes leading multi-disciplinary teams, steering committees, or technical groups to drive meaningful outcomes. A history of developing and implementing net zero and decarbonisation strategies, processes, and tools at both corporate and project levels is essential.

Technical Expertise

The role demands an in-depth understanding of net zero standards, frameworks, and regulations. Expertise in net zero technical solutions, portfolio decarbonisation, energy transition projects, and conducting sustainability assessments is required. Additionally, familiarity with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor analysis within the net zero and decarbonisation landscape is crucial for success.

Strategic and Client Engagement

A strong background in market positioning and business development within the net zero and decarbonisation domain is critical. The candidate must excel in leading client discussions, building strategic relationships, and identifying opportunities for project bidding and delivery. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate technical sustainability services into strategic bids is a key aspect of this role.

Communication and Training

The ability to effectively communicate and cascade key sustainability messages and best practices across diverse teams and geographic regions is essential. The candidate should have a proven record of public speaking, thought leadership, and external engagement, including active participation in trade bodies, publications, and industry events. Strong communication skills will also support training initiatives to ensure teams remain at the forefront of market-leading practices.

Additional Information

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 ReasonableAccommodations@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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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: J10120525

Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India

Career Area: Consulting Services

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Limited