Doug leads our Energy team in Western Australia (WA) and brings more than two decades of global experience to one of Australia\u2019s most dynamic energy markets. His rare mix of technical depth and real-world delivery experience comes from a background spanning cogeneration, battery storage, and gas generation on major UK and Queensland energy projects. Doug understands what it takes to transition energy systems in practice, not just on paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now based in Perth, he\u2019s focused on building a high-performing, locally based team that can solve WA\u2019s most pressing energy challenges: decarbonisation of heavy industry, grid integration of renewables, and the safe, cost-effective decommissioning of ageing coal assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s your career journey, and why have you joined AECOM?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019ve been lucky enough to work on projects across the globe, from the UK to Australia, that have shaped the energy landscape. I\u2019ve worked on high-profile infrastructure and large-scale energy transition projects. My career has been built on learning from real-world challenges, learning from the ground up. The key to success is understanding the real-world implications of energy projects and using that knowledge to drive sustainable change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n I joined AECOM because the WA energy market is so interesting and challenging. I wanted to build something, a local team that could take on these big challenges. AECOM offers the scale, value and ambition to do that. <\/p>\n \n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n What is it about the WA energy market that makes you so excited?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n WA is at a pivotal moment in its energy transition, and we\u2019re leading the charge. It\u2019s uniquely complex and WA is remote, large-scale and heavily reliant on industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the increasing demand for renewables and storage, the WA energy market is forced to evolve rapidly. It\u2019s an exciting challenge, and we have the expertise to support our clients through this transformation. I\u2019m especially focused on grid integration, storage solutions and helping the state reduce reliance on coal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n This is where AECOM specialises, and we\u2019re not just here to theorise our clients through this, we\u2019re here to deliver the practical solutions. <\/p>\n \n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Looking ahead, what\u2019s next for AECOM in WA? What\u2019s your vision?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019m growing our local team, so we have boots on the ground and the technical skills to support WA\u2019s long-term energy and infrastructure goals. Our team has already expanded significantly in renewables, grid and battery integration and environmental approvals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019ve already supported a range of mining, energy and government clients. We\u2019ve found clients value honest conversations, clear-eyed assessments and practical strategies, not just imagined ones. Our combination of local insight and global experience adds value here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n I\u2019m empowering my team to innovate, work together and push the boundaries of what\u2019s possible. <\/p>\n \n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n We\u2019re working to be the consultant of choice for complex, high-impact decarbonisation and energy projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What makes AECOM stand out?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Our ability to execute. We can do it all, across the energy lifecycle. From technical advisory roles to infrastructure delivery and asset decarbonisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n AECOM brings a particular strength in projects that are first-of-a-kind, strategically important or technically challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether it’s supporting renewables integration, responsibly phasing out coal, or decarbonising while keeping operations running, we know what works because we\u2019ve done it before. And we\u2019ve got the right team in WA to do it again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, how do you keep the balance? What do you like to do outside of work?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019ve been windsurfing for 30-odd years. It clears the head, sharpens my focus and lets me switch off. 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