AECOM Advisory - Senior Director (Local Government)

AECOM Advisory - Senior Director (Local Government) Full-time State/Province: London, City of Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Limited Business Line: Advisory Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: UK - London - Aldgate Tower Work with Us. Change the World. We are seeking talented leaders to join AECOM Advisory for this Senior Director role in our UK business, focusing on the local government sector. The position can be based anywhere in the UK. Role As a Senior Director, you will drive business development, oversee engagement delivery, and lead practice development for the local government sector. This seller‑doer role includes, but is not limited to: Driving industry conversations and engaging professional networks to identify and originate business development opportunities. Leveraging industry expertise and commercial acumen to proactively target, define and shape business development campaigns. Overseeing all aspects of business development, including client outreach, proposal development, solutions architecture, commercial and pricing strategy, internal risk review, and compliance procedures. Leading multiple parallel delivery teams across various delivery models, tempos, and engagement scopes; providing leadership for client interactions, coaching staff, and ensuring high‑quality deliverables. Driving practice development through performance appraisals, FP&A, operational performance improvement, thought leadership, and IP generation. Requirements Deep understanding of the local government sector and extensive network; proven track record of success with local authorities or combined authorities. Exceptional interpersonal skills, client‑service mindset, and ability to act as a trusted adviser. Ability to create a high‑tempo, high‑context client‑facing environment while maintaining poise under pressure. Self‑directed, anticipatory, and a collegial team‑player able to work across a devolved‑leadership and highly‑matrixed consulting organization. Exceptional verbal communication and narrative development skills for C‑suite and senior management audiences. Exceptional commercial acumen with an informed point‑of‑view on enterprise challenges. Domain expertise across one or more of the following areas: Corporate or enterprise strategy, market analysis, and target operating model design. Organisational assessment, business transformation, and performance improvement. Corporate finance, valuations, M&A, divestitures, and privatisations. Capital projects advisory, including project finance, infrastructure investment appraisal, capital improvement planning, asset management, and portfolio strategy. Economic development, industrial policy, and market transformation. Proven track record in a seller‑doer role in a management consulting firm. At least 10 years of management consulting and/or related industry experience. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits, and well‑being programs to meet the diverse needs of its employees and their families. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability‑Confident Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr AECO