Head of Strategy, Planning and Director's Office

1 month ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom AECOM Full time

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.
Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We will give you 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.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. We are currently looking to recruit a Digital Planning Lead within our IPC team. As Digital Planning Lead you will lead AECOMs Integrated Programme Controls team and therefore experience of delivery of PMO best practice in a consulting environment on infrastructure projects and programmes will be a key requirement of the role.
Possesses proven knowledge in commercial strategies.
Responsible for staffing decisions to meet project objectives and seeks appropriate talent through prescribed Company processes and procedures.
Addresses and/or documents employee performance issues and takes lead role in resolution.
Willing to assume mentoring and training role and works within Company guidelines to establish appropriate department programs to support the process.
Serves when called upon as a key participant in client and/or subcontractor negotiations.
Prepares and maintains an accurate budget and ensures that all project participants are aware of their budget.
Expert understanding of schedule critical path analysis, resource loading and levelling.
Assists the Project Manager in the management of funds and funds reporting.
Assists appropriate management in budgeting and managing incentive programs.
Oversees administrative aspects of the project controls programme.
Evidence of having held a senior position within planning
Understand what the future of Planning looks like within industry - such as market trends and new technology,
Full life cycle team management experience - yearly reviews and appraisals etc
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.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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.



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