Project Director - Industrial Advisory (Defence Sector Lead)

Overview

Lead growth and delivery of industrial advisory services in the defence sector.

Key Responsibilities

• equipment design
• process planning
• process improvement
• project delivery
• client relations
• strategic growth

Tasks

-Ensure projects delivered under your management are executed to quality, cost and time. -Manufacturing equipment design, layout planning or production process planning -Collaborate with members of the Advisory Services teams to formulate strategy and develop exciting offerings that maximise the potential of the wider AECOM team. -Support the development of innovative thought leadership that sets AECOM apart from its competitors. -Develop client relationships through project delivery and in support of business development. -Support strategic growth objectives of Advisory Services and Industrial Advisory -Support the development of solutions to business/client challenges developed from a foundation of understanding or analysis of business practices and goals. -Support the development of best practice methods and standards for manufacturing process improvements to apply throughout Advisory Services and into the wider AECOM organisation. -Develop a strategic growth plan for defence and then deliver on this plan -Lead the business growth of Industrial Advisory in the defence sector -Support development of the value propositions for Industrial Advisory capabilities applied into defence environments but most significantly providing Manufacturing/Mechanical or digital inputs to propositions. -Develop a network throughout AECOM to promote Advisory into projects and with their clients.

Requirements

• automation
• sc clearance
• mechanical handling
• six sigma
• leadership
• continuous improvement

What You Bring

-Automation/ robotics knowledge and experience would be advantageous -Experience or be willing to develop consulting capacity and developing stakeholder relationships. -Strong coaching, training and influencing skills. -Mechanical handling experience including cranes -Must already hold or be capable to apply for Security clearance of SC level (Resident in the UK for at least 5 years), be a UK national and single passport holder -Experienced, approachable leader, demonstrating strong leadership skills. -A background working as part of an in house manufacturing/engineering, design, project, or process improvement team; or as part of a machine/ system integrator within Defence (Submarines, OEM’s, Ships, Military vehicles etc). -Our manufacturing knowledge has translated automotive practices and thinking into the defence, construction and transportation industries. -Demonstrate initiative and a desire for dealing with complex problems. -Able to listen to clients, understand and form compelling arguments for our services. -Some understanding of Continuous Improvement methods/processes and the application of Lean principles and Six Sigma to projects across different industries. -Some experience in leading improvement/change projects. -Our Industrial Manufacturing Engineers using their knowledge and experience along with Lean and Six Sigma tools have further unlocked new thinking to make efficiencies for our clients in Defence, Aviation, Global Retail, Automotive and Construction. -Our factory gained automation and control experience brings new perspectives to transport infrastructure projects such as the rail and aviation industries.

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Benefits

-Flexible and willing to work away from the office to meet our client or business demands. -We envisage that the role will be Hybrid working linked to an AECOM office, however there will be a need for regular travel to other locations, mainly across the UK, but also Europe and further afield as required.

About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-must obtain sc-level security clearance (uk resident 5+ years, uk nationality)