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AECOM Infrastructure Major Projects Director UK and Ireland in Belfast, United Kingdom
Company Description
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Job Description
As part of our wider collaboration and growth initiatives, we are currently seeking to appoint an individual in the role of Infrastructure Major Projects Director. Reporting directly to the Head of Infrastructure and working closely with the Highways Regional Directors and Infrastructure Team Leads, the role will focus on the pipeline of major projects and expand the teams’ delivery capability. You will also be a be a key member of the Infrastructure Leadership Team in the UK and Ireland.
AECOM has identified significant opportunities for growth in the major projects market and we are positioning ourselves for these. The role may evolve as a result, however you will lead and manage the pursuit and delivery of large-scale projects within the Infrastructure teams’ skillset. There will be a specific focus on client engagement (internal and external), managing pipeline and setting up major projects for success and overseeing the delivery of these projects. You will be required to integrate capability from across AECOM to deliver large-scale projects on time and on budget. Your exceptional leadership skills will be instrumental in creating a collaborative, innovative and proactive culture.
About You
Drawing on your design and major project delivery experience you will have a desire to lead and build a team servicing both major infrastructure projects and key clients. As a strong collaborator you work well with teams at different levels, drawing on your leadership, client service, and technical experience. You will be able to manage multiple stakeholder inputs with competing priorities whilst maintaining relationships and progress.
Your knowledge of major infrastructure projects and programmes will be important. You will be able to provide inspirational leadership and create an inclusive environment across a range of disciplines, having led delivery on major projects. You will have an ability to think strategically allowing you to make timely decisions and formulate delivery, recognising the overall direction of the project.
The Infrastructure Major Projects Director will be accountable for overseeing the pipeline of work and setting the Infrastructure team up for success in delivering this portfolio of major projects; specifically they will:
Lead development and execution of significant transport infrastructure projects
Identify, Position, Plan and Prioritise major project related business development activities. This will include targeting and positioning for short and longer-term opportunities in this market.
Maintain, enhance and grow client relationships to enable AECOM to be well-positioned to bid and deliver major projects
Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams from the technical skills and capabilities within the Infrastructure subsector and wider AECOM team
Be a visible leader and trusted advisor by promoting AECOM’s values both internally and externally within the major projects market
Build effective working relationships with the AECOM Work Winning/Business Development community to maintain momentum towards our growth plans related to major projects.
Build effective working relationships internally with a particular emphasis on working with colleagues in Western Europe
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver successful multi-disciplinary bids.
Apply AECOM Governance across all major project pursuits, including Go/No Go Processes and compliance with DoA matrix in accordance with our delegated powers
To effectively undertake the above responsibilities we anticipate that up to 3 - 4 days/week would be required.
Flexible on locations across this region
Qualifications
Experience in leading major transport infrastructure projects
Demonstrated expertise in the area of managing and preparing transportation project teams
A proven track record in developing and growing client relationships, client account management, major project pursuits and staff development.
Effective communication, interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills.
Experience of collaborative, cross discipline working at various levels and being able to manage different, and sometimes competing, inputs whilst maintaining progress
Flexible and proactive approach and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
Preferred Qualifications:
Membership of a recognised professional body in an appropriate discipline.
Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate discipline.
Additional Information
As an inclusive AECOM leader , you will have:
Demonstrated dedication to fostering a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion.
Proven ability to build and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce while nurturing talent development, mentoring and coaching.
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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10113277
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Business Management
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited