CareerPlan

Client Account Director and Relationship Lead (Transmission & Distribution)

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, gbFull-time2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Drive growth and influence internal strategy for key Grid Modernisation clients and Tier 1 contractors within the Energy sector.

Role type

Senior Client Account Director and Relationship Lead

Builds

Large-scale programs of work, new business opportunities, and renewals of existing agreements for transmission & distribution network operators.

Domain

Energy sector, Grid Modernisation, Transmission & Distribution infrastructure

Required skills

Business development strategy, team leadership, client discovery, value proposition development, commercial acumen, stakeholder management, contract negotiation, risk management, strategic planning, financial accountability

Preferred skills

Experience with grid modernization clients, knowledge of Tier 1 contractor operations, network building, industry event speaking

Technologies

Advanced automation tools, digital expertise

Responsibilities

Meet key growth business plan objectives, support capture managers to win projects, raise AECOM's profile with clients, drive sustainable and profitable growth, connect internal teams to client vision, mentor team members, manage business development activities, lead capture of new business opportunities, monitor client projects for quality, identify evolving resourcing needs, ensure high client satisfaction, develop client contacts and networks, work with Strategy and Marketing teams, promote leadership behaviors.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership