Advisory Senior Consultant

Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Start Here Grow Here AECOM Advisory integrate management consultancy with infrastructure and industry expertise. We anticipate change and drive action that delivers a better world. AECOM Advisory exists to be our clients trusted advisor, helping to navigate uncertainty, manage disruption and unlock opportunity from strategy through to execution. Our Advisory services are rooted in decades of first-hand industry experience, commercial acumen and client-centric approach, we help clients succeed. Industrial Advisory is one element of Advisory and Through the application of industrial expertise, our Industrial Advisory team acts as both a standalone business and supports AECOM projects both in the UK&I region and globally. We apply Lean thinking, process optimisation and industrial engineering expertise to deliver measurable improvements in performance across sectors including Defence, Aviation, Infrastructure, Automotive and other highly regulated industries. Here’s what you’ll do We are recruiting talented individuals to join our Industrial Advisory team across multiple levels (Consultant, Senior Consultant and Principal Consultant). Reporting to an Industrial Advisory Director or Principal, you will support the delivery of high-value consultancy projects, contributing to both technical excellence and commercial success while contributing to the development of our Process Optimisation capability. We are recruiting across Consultant, Senior Consultant and Principal Consultant levels. The scope of responsibility, autonomy and leadership expectations will vary depending on experience, capability and the needs of the team and projects. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to operate effectively at their respective level, contributing to delivery, client engagement and the ongoing development of our Industrial Advisory capability. Individuals will be expected to operate with increasing levels of autonomy, accountability and client responsibility in line with their grade. Consultant Demonstrated ability to contribute to projects, applying structured problem-solving and analytical skillsAble to manage defined workstreams within projects, with appropriate guidance where requiredFoundational proficiency in Industrial Advisory, Lean or process improvement methodsExperience contributing to operational, engineering or process improvement initiativesApplies technical knowledge under guidance, building depth and specialisationBuilds collaborative relationships with internal teams and develops early client exposure Senior Consultant Proven ability to independently manage medium-complexity projects from planning through to deliveryDemonstrated track record of delivering measurable outcomes in process optimisation or industrial environmentsApplies strong industry knowledge and technical capability to solve complex problemsAccountable for significant workstreams or project componentsBuilds and manages client relationships, understanding client needs and challengesProactively identifies improvements and contributes to innovationProvides guidance, coaching and support to junior team members Principal Consultant Recognised subject matter expert in process optimisation, industrial engineering or related disciplineProven ability to lead complex, high-impact initiatives with responsibility for delivery outcomesApplies advanced expertise to solve complex, ambiguous challenges and improve methodologiesAccountable for project or process outcomes, including client impactOperates with a high degree of autonomy, exercising judgement beyond established approachesInfluences senior stakeholders and shapes client strategies and solutionsLeads multidisciplinary teams and plays a key role in work winning, client development and business growthPlays a key role in capability development, thought leadership and market positioning Depending on level, you will : Support the development of value propositions for process optimisation, manufacturing and industrial advisory servicesApply Lean, Six Sigma and industrial engineering techniques to analyse and improve client operationsDevelop data-driven insights and translate them into practical, deliverable solutionsDeliver projects and workstreams to agreed quality, cost and scheduleBuild effective relationships with clients and internal stakeholdersContribute to business development activities, including proposals and thought leadershipCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams across AECOMContribute to the development of best practice methods and standardsSupport capability development through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing If you’re passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don’t just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we’re working on and see firsthand the difference we’re making in the industry! Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for: Individuals who are motivated by solving complex industrial challengesIndividuals who collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and build constructive working relationshipsPeople who take ownership and deliver high-quality outcomesProfessionals who are keen to develop their capability and contribute within a growing teamBackground in manufacturing, industrial engineering, process improvement, or related operational environmentsExperience working within or alongside highly regulated industries (e.g. defence, aviation, nuclear, infrastructure, manufacturing)Demonstrated ability to analyse complex problems and develop practical, value-driven solutionsExperience applying Continuous Improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma)Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams Technical & Delivery Skills Process mapping, analysis and optimisationProduction systems, facility design or industrial operationsData analysis and performance improvementProject delivery and workstream managementAbility to translate analysis into actionable recommendations Desirable Experience Automation, robotics or manufacturing systems integrationDigital manufacturing, simulation or data analytics toolsExperience applying Lean principles in non-manufacturing environmentsConsulting or advisory experience in complex project environments Qualifications Degree, HND or equivalent in engineering, manufacturing or a related discipline, or demonstrable equivalent experienceProfessional membership (or working towards) is beneficial This role will be aligned to an AECOM office in the UK (e.g. Bristol, Birmingham, London, Manchester or others), with hybrid working arrangements. Travel to client sites will be required across the UK and, where necessary, internationally. Additional Information At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About 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: J10151687 Business Line: Advisory Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India Career Area: Consulting Services Work Location Model: Hybrid…