Application Guide
How to Apply for Advisory Consultant (Social Value)
at AECOM
🏢 About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm that prioritizes sustainable legacies through innovative solutions. Working here means contributing to large-scale projects with tangible social impact, supported by a collaborative culture and a commitment to environmental stewardship.
About This Role
This role involves leading social value delivery across multiple UK infrastructure projects, from creating action plans to monitoring outcomes. You'll directly influence how projects benefit communities, ensuring compliance with PPN 001/002 and the Social Value Act, making a measurable difference in public service contracts.
💡 A Day in the Life
You might start by reviewing social value metrics from multiple projects, then meet with a client to discuss a new tender's social value requirements. Afternoon could involve drafting a monitoring framework for a rail project and coordinating with community engagement teams to plan a local employment initiative.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who AECOM Is Looking For
- Has 3+ years of proven social value experience in consultancy or client-side roles, ideally within infrastructure or public sector projects.
- Deeply understands PPN 001/002, Social Value Act 2012, and related legislation, with a track record of integrating these into tender submissions.
- Possesses strong data analysis skills (Excel, social value tools like TOMs or SVT) and can translate complex data into compelling client reports.
- Demonstrates business development acumen, having successfully written social value sections for tenders and built client relationships.
📝 Tips for Applying to AECOM
Quantify social value outcomes from past projects (e.g., 'delivered £2M social value via local employment initiatives').
Tailor your CV to highlight experience with PPN 001/002 compliance and public sector frameworks.
In your cover letter, reference a specific AECOM project (e.g., HS2 or Tideway) and how your expertise aligns.
Showcase proficiency in social value measurement tools like the National TOMs or Social Value Portal.
Prepare a portfolio of past social value action plans or reports to share if requested.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Emphasize your hands-on experience with social value legislation (PPN 001/002, Social Value Act) and how you've applied it to infrastructure projects.", 'Highlight your ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with examples of coordinating across teams and stakeholders.', 'Demonstrate your data storytelling skills – how you turn metrics into narratives that resonate with clients and communities.', "Express enthusiasm for AECOM's sustainability mission and how your values align with building legacies."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review AECOM's latest sustainability report and social value case studies on their website.
- → Understand their key infrastructure projects (e.g., HS2, Thames Tideway) and how social value was integrated.
- → Learn about AECOM's 'Sustainable Legacies' framework and how it aligns with PPN 001/002.
- → Check recent news or press releases about AECOM's social value initiatives or awards.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using generic social value language without referencing specific legislation or frameworks.
- Overlooking the importance of business development – failing to mention experience with tender submissions.
- Being vague about data analysis skills – be ready to discuss specific tools and how you've used them.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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