Energy Leader

About This Role

Leading and growing the energy business in Italy is the core of this senior, strategic, and technically qualified professional role. The position combines market development, client relationship management, and technical leadership in engineering and environmental services for key players in the energy sector. The focus will be on innovative projects in renewable energy production, energy transmission and distribution, and storage solutions, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and energy transition.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and grow the energy business in Italy
• Drive project delivery excellence, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and with high-quality results
• Collaborate and work together with Energy Sector teams across Europe
• Develop and implement a business strategy to strengthen AECOM’s presence in the Italian energy market
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (engineering, permitting, environmental) and interact with national and international stakeholders
• Drive a culture where AECOM is recognised as a great place to work, promoting staff engagement and retention
• Attract new talent and lead strategic and senior recruitment
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing innovative solutions to meet their energy needs and sustainability goals
• Manage strategic relationships with key clients: utilities, developers, independent power producers (IPP), investment funds, and EPC contractors
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, leveraging AECOM’s global expertise and local market knowledge
• Prepare technical and economic proposals for public and private tenders, in synergy with management
• Monitor the evolution of Italian regulatory and legislative frameworks, anticipating trends and market opportunities
• Provide strategic insights to position AECOM as a leader in energy transition and sustainability
• Actively participate in institutional round tables, industry events, and international initiatives

Requirements

• Master’s degree in engineering (preferably in Energy, Environmental, or Electrical Engineering)
• Registration with the Order of Engineers
• At least 10 years of experience in the energy sector, including:
• Renewable energy production (wind, solar, hydroelectric, biomass, etc.)
• Energy transport and distribution (electricity grids, smart grids, etc.)
• Storage systems (batteries, hydrogen, thermal storage, etc.)
• Business development activities, including market analysis, offer development, and customer relationship management
• Fluent in Italian and English
• In-depth knowledge of the Italian market, including authorization processes, grid connections, and incentive mechanisms
• Excellent leadership skills, team management, and results orientation

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of other languages

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package

About the Company

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. They are a global team driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world, improving commutes, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, and transforming skylines.