Job Description Enabling the energy transition through innovation and sustainability. AECOM's Energy Business Unit houses three specialised practices — renewables, transmission & distribution and in the UK only, Nuclear. Each practice plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of energy, offering innovative solutions that balance efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. Renewables We’re committed to playing our part in the urgent transition from carbon-intensive energy sources to less centralised and more flexible energy systems. Our teams of energy professionals link up across our global network of offices to provide solutions, designs, and support to clients in multiple technical and deployment areas such as: on and offshore wind power, solar power, hydropower, carbon capture, alternative fuels, hydrogen and, crucially, energy demand assessment and carbon reduction. With an associated deep commitment to sustainable solutions, we combine our engineering and scientific skills with those of our environmental colleagues to try to achieve equitable and biodiverse outcomes. Start here. Grow here. Are you ready to take on the role of Associate Hydropower Director, Renewable Energy in our rapidly expanding hydro team? You will be responsible for undertaking a technical and delivery role on projects within the team; our projects are in all stages of development and at all scales, from pre-feasibility of small hydro to detailed design of large pumped storage hydro both in the UK and Ireland and countries throughout Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa. We collaborate extensively with AECOM’s other hydropower teams in North America and Australia. Our clients are a mix between large energy utility generators to private developers. Here’s what you’ll do: As our new Associate Hydropower Director, you will be a senior member of the team and responsible for developing and leading project delivery and developing and maintaining client relationships. You will review and generate technical and contractual information from both internal and external sources. Other aspects of the role include: Liaise with clients, manage project work on a day-to-day basis and ensure that the work is delivered within the agreed timescale and budgets. Coordinate multi-disciplinary design of hydropower energy infrastructure. Respond to technical queries raised by Site Teams, where appropriate. Act as lead verifier on reports including technical feasibility studies and design reports (depending on core engineering discipline) Direct junior members of staff and mentor graduate engineers. 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 Energy 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 Come grow with us. At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued. And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days