Advisory Senior Consultant in Bristol

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AECOM Advisory integrates management consultancy with infrastructure and industry expertise. We anticipate change and drive action that delivers a better world. Our Advisory services are rooted in decades of first-hand industry experience, commercial acumen and client-centric approach, helping clients succeed.

We are recruiting talented individuals to join our Industrial Advisory team across multiple levels (Consultant, Senior Consultant and Principal Consultant). Reporting to an Industrial Advisory Director or Principal, you will support the delivery of high-value consultancy projects, contributing to both technical excellence and commercial success while contributing to the development of our Process Optimisation capability.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to operate effectively at their respective level, contributing to delivery, client engagement and the ongoing development of our Industrial Advisory capability. Individuals will be expected to operate with increasing levels of autonomy, accountability and client responsibility in line with their grade.

• Consultant: Demonstrated ability to contribute to projects, applying structured problem-solving and analytical skills. Able to manage defined workstreams within projects, with appropriate guidance where required. Foundational proficiency in Industrial Advisory, Lean or process improvement methods.
• Senior Consultant: Proven ability to independently manage medium-complexity projects from planning through to delivery. Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable outcomes in process optimisation or industrial environments. Applies strong industry knowledge and technical capability to solve complex problems.
• Principal Consultant: Recognised subject matter expert in process optimisation, industrial engineering or related discipline. Proven ability to lead complex, high-impact initiatives with responsibility for delivery outcomes. Operates with a high degree of autonomy, exercising judgement beyond established approaches.

Depending on level, you will:

• 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.
• 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.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• 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.

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.