Job Description
AECOM Advisory integrates management consultancy with infrastructure and industry expertise. We anticipate change and drive action that delivers a better world by navigating uncertainty, managing disruption, and unlocking opportunity from strategy through to execution. Our Industrial Advisory team is a standalone business that supports AECOM projects in the UK & International region, applying lean thinking, process optimisation, and industrial engineering to deliver measurable improvements across Defence, Aviation, Infrastructure, Automotive and other regulated industries.
Here’s What You’ll Do
Consultant
* Contribute to projects using structured problem‑solving and analytical skills
* Manage defined workstreams within projects with appropriate guidance
* Build foundational proficiency in Industrial Advisory, Lean or process improvement methods
* Apply technical knowledge under guidance, building depth and specialization
* Build collaborative relationships with internal teams and develop early client exposure
Senior Consultant
* Independently manage medium‑complexity projects from planning through to delivery
* Deliver measurable outcomes in process optimisation or industrial environments
* Apply strong industry knowledge and technical capability to solve complex problems
* Accountable for significant workstreams or project components
* Build and manage client relationships, understanding client needs and challenges
* Proactively identify improvements and contribute to innovation
* Provide guidance, coaching and support to junior team members
Principal Consultant
* Recognised subject‑matter expert in process optimisation, industrial engineering or related discipline
* Lead complex, high‑impact initiatives with responsibility for delivery outcomes
* Apply advanced expertise to solve complex, ambiguous challenges and improve methodologies
* Accountable for project or process outcomes, including client impact
* Operate with high autonomy, exercising judgement beyond established approaches
* Influence senior stakeholders and shape client strategies and solutions
* Lead multidisciplinary teams and contribute to work‑winning, client development and business growth
* Drive capability development, thought leadership and market positioning
Depending on level, you will
* Support development of value propositions for process optimisation, manufacturing and industrial advisory services
* Apply Lean, Six Sigma and industrial engineering techniques to analyse and improve client operations
* Develop data‑driven insights and translate them into practical, deliverable solutions
* Deliver projects and workstreams to agreed quality, cost and schedule
* Build effective relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
* Contribute to business development activities, including proposals and thought leadership
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across AECOM
* Contribute to development of best practice methods and standards
* Support capability development through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing
Qualifications – What we’re looking for
* Motivation to solve complex industrial challenges
* Effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and constructive working relationships
* Ownership and delivery of high‑quality outcomes
* Desire to develop capability and contribute within a growing team
* Background in manufacturing, industrial engineering, process improvement, or related operational environments
* Experience in or alongside highly regulated industries (e.g., defence, aviation, nuclear, infrastructure, manufacturing)
* Ability to analyse complex problems and develop practical, value‑driven solutions
* Experience applying Continuous Improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams
Technical & Delivery Skills
* Process mapping, analysis and optimisation
* Production systems, facility design or industrial operations
* Data analysis and performance improvement
* Project delivery and workstream management
* Ability to translate analysis into actionable recommendations
Desirable Experience
* Automation, robotics or manufacturing systems integration
* Digital manufacturing, simulation or data analytics tools
* Experience applying Lean principles in non‑manufacturing environments
* Consulting or advisory experience in complex project environments
Qualifications
* Degree, HND or equivalent in engineering, manufacturing or related discipline, or demonstrable equivalent experience
* Professional 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
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