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About the Role

AECOM Advisory integrates management consultancy with infrastructure and industry expertise to anticipate change and drive action that delivers a better world. Our Industrial Advisory team acts as both a standalone business and supports AECOM projects globally, applying Lean thinking, process optimisation, and industrial engineering expertise to deliver measurable improvements in performance across various sectors.

Responsibilities

Support the delivery of high-value consultancy projects, contributing to both technical excellence and commercial success.
Contribute to the development of our Process Optimisation capability.
Operate effectively at their respective level, contributing to delivery, client engagement and the ongoing development of our Industrial Advisory capability.
Operate with increasing levels of autonomy, accountability and client responsibility in line with their grade.
Contribute to projects, applying structured problem-solving and analytical skills.
Manage defined workstreams within projects, with appropriate guidance where required.
Apply foundational proficiency in Industrial Advisory, Lean or process improvement methods.
Contribute to operational, engineering or process improvement initiatives.
Apply technical knowledge under guidance, building depth and specialisation.
Build collaborative relationships with internal teams and develop early client exposure.
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.
Be 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.
Lead complex, high-impact initiatives with responsibility for delivery outcomes.
Apply advanced expertise to solve complex, ambiguous challenges and improve methodologies.
Be accountable for project or process outcomes, including client impact.
Operate with a high degree of autonomy, exercising judgement beyond established approaches.
Influence senior stakeholders and shape client strategies and solutions.
Lead multidisciplinary teams and play a key role in work winning, client development and business growth.
Play a key role in capability development, thought leadership and market positioning.
Support the 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 the development of best practice methods and standards.
Support capability development through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

Individuals who are motivated by solving complex industrial challenges.
Individuals who collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and build constructive working relationships.
People who take ownership and deliver high-quality outcomes.
Professionals who are keen to develop their capability and contribute within a growing team.
Background in manufacturing, industrial engineering, process improvement, or related operational environments.
Experience working within or alongside highly regulated industries (e.g. defence, aviation, nuclear, infrastructure, manufacturing).
Demonstrated 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.
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
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.
Automation, robotics or manufacturing systems integration (Desirable).
Digital manufacturing, simulation or data analytics tools (Desirable).
Experience applying Lean principles in non-manufacturing environments (Desirable).
Consulting or advisory experience in complex project environments (Desirable).

Skills

Industrial Advisory
Lean
Process Improvement
Process Optimisation
Industrial Engineering
Six Sigma
Problem-solving
Analytical skills
Stakeholder engagement
Communication
Collaboration
Project management
Data analysis
Continuous Improvement
Process mapping
Production systems
Facility design
Industrial operations
Performance improvement
Automation
Robotics
Manufacturing systems integration
Digital manufacturing
Simulation
Data analytics tools

Location

UK - Glasgow - 177 Bothwell Street
Hybrid working arrangements
Travel to client sites will be required across the UK and, where necessary, internationally.

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

Consultant
Senior Consultant
Principal Consultant

Education Level

Degree, HND or equivalent in engineering, manufacturing or a related discipline, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Professional membership (or working towards) is beneficial.

Benefits

Flexibility with hybrid work options.
Dynamic work environment.
Wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs.
Access to industry-leading technology and thinking.
Transformational work with big impact.
Work flexibility.

About the Company

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.
On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.
Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.
AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
We are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.
All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
We invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We are the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Equal Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.