Advisory Consultant - Social Value

Job Description

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As Advisory Consultant - Social Value, you will provide support to the HSSEQ Lead and Head of Sustainability in leading the sustainability agenda on behalf of the Project Delivery Partner, facilitating collaboration with all directorate functions to identify and realize opportunities to be more sustainable, efficient, and innovative.

In addition you will also be required to provide support to the Sustainability function within the directorate and will work cross-functionally and with contractor(s) and consultants to help capture market-leading sustainable solutions that are innovative, remain efficient throughout the project's lifecycle, and maximize Social Value.

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• Hold Contractors to account in the delivery of their contractual, legal and other sustainability requirements, including but not limited to those specified in the Project Sustainability Plan, Project Sustainability and Technical Requirements and those specified in the contract scope.
• Lead the development of social value initiatives and plan(s) on the MetroLink project, including agreeing and assuring project outcomes and ensuring their delivery by the project team. Aligning these plans to the MetroLink Social Value Strategy.
• Deliver programme of strategic social value initiatives such as Skills and Employment Forums and implementation of community investment plans.
• Support delivery of the Project Sustainability Plan and support and appraisals and audits of the programme’s suppliers.
• Work collaboratively with the client and their Technical Authority to drive improved performance and maximise outcomes.
• Working with and leading supply chains and delivery partners to develop social value KPIs, handbooks, and reporting mechanisms to embed social value and sustainability requirements and support project delivery
• Support knowledge sharing across MetroLink and lead this for the Project Delivery Partner, including supplier training on Social Value and importance of delivery. Embed knowledge of Local Social Value initiatives and themes that align to Irish procurement.
• Create and Co-ordinate regular sustainability and social value reporting, including using Power BI and client social value reporting tool(s).
• Contribute social value inputs to support Business Case generation and sustainability reporting.
• Attend project review meetings to report outputs, issues, and risks.
• Deliver social value training to the client teams and relevant stakeholders

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 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!

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for

• Experience interpreting business strategy and determining innovative solutions which support strategy implementation 
• Tangible experience of the design and delivery requirements of technically complex projects in the architectural / engineering / construction sectors 
• Proven track record of embedding lean manufacturing, sustainability and continuous improvement methods
• Experience implementing value management and benefits realisation approaches and methodologies within a major capital programme environment
• Previous experience working in a comparable consultancy environment, or with a client or contractor organisation Experience and knowledge of relevant national and international policies and legislation with regard to sustainability and social value
• Experience of implementing social value calculator
• Experience of auditing, reporting and implementation of subsequent corrective actions
• Degree in Social Sciences, Geography, or related subject and/or over 5+ experience and knowledge of social value management systems and sustainable design

Additional Information

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About AECOM

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. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. 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. Please let us know using this email address [email protected]  if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

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