Advisory Consultant (Social Value)

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 The Advisory Consultant (Social Value) role will sit within the Economics & Economics Development (EED) Team as part AECOM’s Buildings and Places business. The EED Team works across a range of business sectors including energy, nuclear, transport, water, residential, commercial and regeneration and has worked on several major infrastructure projects such as High Speed Two, Heathrow Airport, Sizewell C and A303 Stonehenge. Key Responsibilities Social Value Lead/Support across multiple infrastructure projectsCreating social value action plans, coordinating, and delivering social value initiatives.Ongoing monitoring and evaluation frameworks to enable clients to track and assess performance against social value targetsProducing client-ready social value report using established monitoring and evaluation frameworks which track and assess performance against social value targetsManaging day-to-day client relationships and, where relevant, third-party contractors and other stakeholdersProviding guidance and insight to clients to enhance social value delivery on projects, and sharing best practicesSupporting new social value work-winning opportunities, including undertaking business development activities and supporting the preparation of proposals Qualifications Key Experience and Skills Proven experience gained within a consultancy or client organisation with a focus on social value work Knowledge and evidenced understanding of the implications of the Public Sector Services Act 2012, PPN 001 & PPN002 and other legislation in relation to planning, major infrastructure and urban regenerationExperience writing social value tender submissions and supporting work winning activities.Experience engaging with partners or stakeholders such as employment and educational organisations, social enterprises and charities to develop and maximise social value outcomes.Data analysis, management and presentation skills (strong Excel skills, and experience working with Social Value Portal TOMs System and THRIVE would be an advantage)Excellent presentation and communication skills, including experience in leading and chairing meetings 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: J10151120 Business Line: Advisory Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India Career Area: Consulting Services Work Location Model: Hybrid…