Director of Rail & Transit Sector

We are seeking a dynamic and proactive leader in the Rail & Transit sector to join our team as the Director. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive experience in infrastructure business leadership, strategic development, and project execution to drive growth and innovation. Your deep understanding of the Rail market, along with your awareness of the social, political, and economic factors influencing it, will be crucial for our continued success. You will excel in leading diverse teams in a fast-paced environment, focusing on planning, designing, and delivering projects while implementing data-driven performance enhancements. As a firm advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion, you will foster a workplace that appreciates the unique talents and backgrounds of every individual.Key Responsibilities:Sector Strategy & Market Leadership:Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the Rail & Transit market.Define and execute the Rail & Transit sector strategy aligned with AECOM's UK and global transportation objectives.Analyze market trends, policy changes, and investment programs to identify growth opportunities within Rail & Transit.Establish AECOM as a leading authority in rail and transit advisory, design, and implementation.Client & Relationship Leadership:Serve as the regional industry leader in Rail & Transit, collaborating with peers to ensure consistent market approaches and client satisfaction.Coordinate team formations for bidding and mobilization efforts.Work with regional teams to assess Rail & Transit opportunities and advise on strategic planning.Develop and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders in rail and transit sectors, including clients, devolved authorities, and major contractors.Act as an executive sponsor for key client accounts and strategic alliances.Lead client engagement initiatives, positioning AECOM as a trusted partner.Ensure comprehensive account plans are established for all tier-one clients to enhance cross-selling and client retention.Maintain the integrity of sector data within Salesforce, ensuring actionable opportunity pipelines.Business Development & Work Winning:Engage actively in winning work, collaborating with key regional and global transport leads to develop a robust project pipeline.Establish relationships with essential clients, funding sources, industry organizations, and stakeholders.

Join our dynamic team at Ramboll as a Rail Buildings Associate/Director, where you will lead innovative projects that shape the future of rail infrastructure. You will be responsible for overseeing the design and construction of rail buildings, ensuring compliance with industry standards and delivering projects on time and within budget.Your role will involve collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, engaging with stakeholders, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. If you are passionate about sustainable development and want to make a significant impact in the rail sector, we invite you to apply!

Job Title: Highways & Streets Sector Lead Director (UK & Ireland)Location: UK & Ireland (Flexible / Major Hub)Reports to: Managing Director – Regional Business Line LeaderJoin our dynamic Transport Sector team at AECOM, where we are driving transformational changes in transportation. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions that address our clients' complex challenges, ensuring that communities have access to safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation systems for today and the future. Our initiatives include modernizing bridges, introducing new transportation modes like high-speed rail, and integrating cutting-edge technologies.About the Role:AECOM is looking for an experienced Highways & Streets Sector Lead Director to provide strategic oversight and market direction for our Highways & Streets operations across the UK. This pivotal role involves shaping sector strategy, promoting sustainable growth, enhancing client relationships, and ensuring the successful execution of complex, multidisciplinary Highways & Streets programs.The Sector Lead Director will serve as a market leader and trusted advisor, working closely with technical, commercial, and delivery teams to position AECOM as a leader in the UK Highways & Streets market.We seek an inclusive and innovative leader who can drive our growth in the Highways & Streets sector across the UK & Ireland. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a crucial role in the future success of our business. Your passion and enthusiasm will be vital in shaping our strategies and operations. We are looking for a transformational leader capable of developing, implementing, and executing strategies that add technical direction and value to our clients and projects. This includes fostering a culture of digital innovation throughout our organization.The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and commercial insight into the Highways & Streets sector, as well as a strong awareness of the latest digital tools and innovations in the market. You will be a respected figure within the industry, ready to represent our brand across the region. Effective people leadership, strong relationships with clients, and a deep understanding of Highways & Streets engineering challenges are essential for success in this role.About You:You are a motivated, organized, and proactive leader with a demonstrated history of advancing infrastructure businesses. Your expertise in business development, bidding for major projects, and implementing strategies will be critical to our success. Your comprehensive understanding of the Highways & Streets market, along with your insight into the social, political, and economic factors influencing it, will be vital in guiding our initiatives.

Join our dynamic team at Legal & General as a Pension Transitions Consultant. In this role, you will play a critical part in guiding clients through their pension transitions, ensuring a smooth and efficient process that meets their individual needs. Your expertise will help clients make informed decisions about their pension options, and you will work closely with various departments to deliver exceptional service.

Join the dynamic team at AECOM as a Senior Rail Civil Design Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative infrastructure projects. You will utilize your expertise in civil engineering design to ensure the successful execution of rail projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.Your responsibilities will include leading design tasks, reviewing engineering plans, and mentoring junior engineers to enhance their skills and knowledge. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that shape the future of rail transport.

Join our team as a Rail Civil Design Engineer at AECOM in Glasgow. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for delivering innovative civil engineering solutions for rail projects, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.Your expertise will contribute to the successful execution of projects from initial concept through to completion, involving comprehensive design work, project management, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Launch Your Career with Us.We are on the lookout for a talented and driven MEP (Building Services) Associate Director (AD) to enhance our Scotland team. This pivotal role is primarily focused on MEP engineering management and leadership within the Defence sector. As the AD, you will oversee all aspects of MEP design, including technical specifications, quality assurance, programming, resource allocation, project delivery, financial oversight, risk management, and governance. Please note that security clearance will be necessary for this position.Your expertise will be crucial in facilitating the design and implementation of high-integrity systems that support vital defence projects across Scotland. You will collaborate closely with AECOM's multidisciplinary teams, clients, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure exceptional MEP delivery. This role will involve engaging with a variety of complex projects, contributing to the development of safety-critical and high-integrity systems adhering to industry standards, defence regulations, and compliance frameworks.Moreover, you will have the opportunity to enhance the team's experience in key sectors, including Healthcare, Science, Higher Education, and Industrial.Key Responsibilities:Oversee and coordinate engineering production activities for Defence Sector MEP design delivery.Make authoritative decisions and recommendations.Establish and maintain communication with senior management within the company, demonstrating conflict resolution skills and the ability to negotiate critical issues. You will exhibit a strong understanding of project delivery requirements and work creatively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework to achieve project objectives and deliver high-quality technical excellence.Utilize mature judgment to anticipate and resolve both routine and unique operational challenges, define operational objectives and requirements, organize projects, and develop standards and guidelines for diverse engineering activities.Technical / Functional Expertise:Receive guidance from senior leadership members.Manage a department or multiple processes or programs with moderate to high complexity.Accountable for performance and results in your area.Integrate functional strategies and develop specific objectives.Analyze complex issues and take responsibility for solving challenging problems.Organize, execute, and coordinate assignments and manage larger and more complex projects.Work collaboratively while maintaining autonomy in accordance with policies and procedures that support business strategy.Provide leadership and direction through managers and professional staff or lead initiatives to enhance technical expertise.

Join Our Dynamic TeamAt AECOM, our Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team specializes in high voltage (HV) design for electrical power projects across transmission and distribution voltage levels. The primary focus of this role is on the design of primary plant infrastructure for large-scale projects, grid connections, and private networks operating at voltage levels typically ranging from 132 kV to 400 kV. Our projects include feasibility studies, optioneering, front-end engineering design (FEED), detailed design, and assurance for existing and new substations as well as other critical infrastructure.As our business continues to expand, we are seeking a seasoned Associate Director - HV Substations to enhance our Transmission & Distribution operations. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise within a multi-disciplinary, innovative team and contribute to a diverse portfolio of pioneering projects, including the UK National Grid's Great Grid Partnership, part of a £9 billion initiative aiming to connect clean energy to homes and businesses throughout England and Wales by 2030.Start Here. Grow Here.Your Responsibilities Include:Leading technical discussions with clients and internal teams to define project scopes and ensure successful delivery.Overseeing the technical execution of projects with engineering teams, ensuring quality and adherence to timelines.Applying your knowledge of the substation project lifecycle from a design perspective to fulfill client requirements.Collaborating with project management to develop resource forecasts and schedules.Exhibiting commercial acumen in proposal development, project cost management, and opportunity identification.Building strong client relationships to understand their needs and foster trust.Promoting a safety-first approach within design projects.Mentoring junior staff to enhance team capabilities over time.

Join AECOM as a Cost Manager in the Defence Sector and play a pivotal role in managing project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting. You will be responsible for ensuring that all costs are controlled and managed effectively throughout the project lifecycle. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to significant defence projects while working in a dynamic environment.

Join AECOM as a Senior Design Manager in the Water Sector, where you will play a crucial role in leading innovative design projects that enhance water management systems. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality solutions that meet client needs and regulatory standards.

Join AECOM as a Senior Cost Manager in our Defence Sector, where you will play a pivotal role in overseeing cost management processes and ensuring excellence in project delivery. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to provide financial insights, manage budgets, and drive cost efficiency on key projects. Your expertise will help us deliver exceptional value to our clients while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

Join our dynamic team at AECOM as an Assistant Cost Manager or Cost Manager specializing in the water sector. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the planning, execution, and management of cost-related aspects of water infrastructure projects. You will collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.

Join our dynamic team at Turner Townsend as a Senior Digital Lead specializing in the energy sector. This pivotal role will require you to leverage your expertise in digital innovation and project management to drive transformation across our energy projects in Glasgow and Edinburgh. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions that enhance operational efficiency and sustainability in the energy landscape.

Join AECOM as a Civil Engineering Apprentice in our Water sector for the Summer of 2026! This exciting opportunity is designed for individuals eager to kickstart their careers in civil engineering while working on impactful projects that enhance community infrastructure and environmental sustainability.As an apprentice, you will receive hands-on training and mentorship from experienced engineers, gaining practical skills and knowledge in various aspects of civil engineering, particularly water management and infrastructure development.

Join Turner Townsend as a Cost Engineer specializing in the Energy and Natural Resources sectors. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise to manage project costs, ensuring that financial performance is maximized while adhering to project timelines and quality standards. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, providing insights and strategies that influence project decisions.

AECOM is seeking a dynamic and experienced Technical Director to lead our Substations division in the UK. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the design, engineering, and execution of substation projects, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance with industry regulations.Your leadership will drive innovation and efficiency, fostering a collaborative environment among project teams. You will be responsible for developing strategic plans and ensuring the successful delivery of projects that meet client expectations.

Join Spire Global, Inc. as the Director of Software Engineering, where you will lead a team in developing innovative software solutions that enhance our satellite data capabilities. You will be responsible for overseeing the software development lifecycle, ensuring best practices are followed, and driving the technical vision of the company. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of space technology and data analytics.

Join Turner & Townsend as an Associate Director specializing in Cost Management within the Energy and Natural Resources sector. This pivotal role involves strategic oversight and management of cost control processes, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

As the Director of Engineering at Capco, you will lead a dynamic team of engineers, driving innovation and excellence in our technology solutions. Your leadership will shape the engineering strategy and ensure effective project execution, while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Join Turner Townsend as an Associate Director of Procurement in our Glasgow office, where you will play a pivotal role in managing procurement strategies and ensuring cost-effective purchasing processes. Your expertise will help us deliver outstanding project results for our clients while fostering strong supplier relationships.In this leadership position, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop procurement plans that align with project goals. Your insights will be crucial in negotiating contracts, optimizing supply chains, and driving efficiencies across our operations.