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Highways & Streets Sector Lead Director

AECOMGlasgow
Hybrid Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior Level Manager

Qualifications

BEng/BSc in Engineering, Transportation, or a related field, or equivalent experience and/or education, including a minimum of 6 years in leadership roles managing large teams. Membership in a recognized professional body relevant to core markets. Thorough understanding of the processes and practices involved in the design and delivery of infrastructure projects. Several years of progressive experience in the Highways & Streets industry. In-depth knowledge of Highways & Streets safety, operations, and compliance standards. Strong financial acumen with proven ability to manage large budgets effectively. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with a track record of building and maintaining long-term partnerships and client relationships. Strategic thinker focused on continuous improvement and innovation. Strong grasp of the Highways & Streets market and the social, political, and economic drivers affecting it across the region.

About the job

Job Title: Highways & Streets Sector Lead Director (UK & Ireland)

Location: UK & Ireland (Flexible / Major Hub)

Reports to: Managing Director – Regional Business Line Leader

Join 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.

About AECOM

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we are committed to delivering a better world. Our work enhances commutes, ensures energy access, provides clean water, and transforms skylines. We are the world's premier infrastructure consulting firm, collaborating with clients to tackle the most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. Now is an exciting time to join AECOM. With increasing global investment in infrastructure, our services are in high demand. We encourage you to bring your innovative ideas and aspirations and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers, and other professionals committed to delivering projects that make a tangible positive impact worldwide. As one unified team, we are driven by our common purpose to create a better world. Join us in this mission.

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