Aine Leahy Smith
Associate Consultant
London
James leads client development across US for Spencer Ogden's Contract team, partnering with GC, EPCs, developers, and engineering consultancies in energy, sustainability, and mission critical infrastructure. He specializes in forging strategic partnerships and expanding long-term client relationships. With 15 years of industry experience, James delivers contract workforce solutions for complex programs spanning mission critical, power generation, and grid infrastructure. He provides expertise across construction, engineering, and the PMO helping clients accelerate delivery, hit schedules, and mitigate execution risk while serving as a trusted advocate for both clients and candidates.
Building Resilience: A 100% Fill Rate Across a LATAM Project Portfolio
Commissioning a Power Plant Team in Argentina: 10 Placements in 12 Months
Contract-to-Hire in Clean Energy: Two Pre-Construction PMs Placed in Under a Month
Grid Modernisation: Who's Hiring, What Skills Are in Demand, and Why the Talent Gap Is Now a System-Level Risk
Why Experienced Construction Professionals Are Moving Into Long-Term Data Center Careers Across the Americas
Building the Infrastructure Behind the Digital Economy