Leadership Development Associate

Role overview AECOM is hiring an Associate Director of Development Infrastructure based in Birmingham. This position combines leadership with direct involvement in infrastructure projects, guiding work from initial planning stages through to delivery. The role requires both strategic thinking and practical oversight to ensure successful project outcomes. Main responsibilities Manage and progress infrastructure development projects, making sure they meet client expectations and comply with regulations. Lead the planning and execution of several initiatives at once, setting direction and priorities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, fostering cooperation to achieve project goals.

Join Turner Townsend as an Associate Director of Estimating, where you will lead infrastructure projects and collaborate with a team of professionals to deliver exceptional results. Your role will involve overseeing estimating functions, ensuring accuracy, and contributing to the growth of our infrastructure department.

We are seeking a highly skilled Associate Director of Procurement to join our dynamic team at Turner Townsend. This pivotal role will involve leading procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships to ensure optimal sourcing and best practices within our projects.The successful candidate will play a crucial part in optimizing our procurement processes and will be responsible for contract negotiations, cost management, and risk assessment. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects across Birmingham.

Join Our TeamAt AECOM, our Transport Development Planning and Management Team is at the forefront of delivering innovative projects across the UK and internationally. Engaging in diverse sectors, we are proud to support developments in housebuilding, including visionary planning approvals like the Langarth Garden Village. We collaborate with major organizations such as Jaguar Land Rover, various Universities, and NHS Trusts to enhance their Estates. Our extensive portfolio includes urban regeneration projects like Liverpool Street Station, Cardiff Central Square, and Kings Quarter in Gloucester. For the public sector, we assist numerous Highways Authorities in Development Management and Local Plan preparation. We encourage our staff to broaden their knowledge and experience by working across different sectors.AECOM provides a comprehensive array of services within the Built Environment, promoting collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to unlock significant value for our clients. Our deep expertise enables us to manage complex projects and deliver impactful outcomes. We are also leading the transport work for several Solar Energy Development Consent Orders (DCOs) in the UK, with many more in progress. Alongside our Buildings and Places colleagues, we offer multidisciplinary services for development clients such as Homes England.Your RoleAre you ready to push the limits of what's possible?We are looking for a driven individual to join our well-established Development Planning and Management Team in Birmingham as an Associate Director. Your primary focus will be to lead growth in the West Midlands private sector market, bringing in new projects that enhance connectivity, sustainability, and overall quality of life.About YouWe seek a client-focused Associate Director who can significantly contribute to driving growth in the West Midlands area. You will be part of a high-performing team of Development Planners with a stable workload. This role represents a significant investment in an individual capable of expanding our client base and driving revenue growth. Ideally, you will have a proven track record in business development and team management, taking the lead on project delivery, managing client and stakeholder relationships, coordinating teams, ensuring quality, and achieving outstanding results.The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated professional, well-connected within the West Midlands development market, and eager to take a lead role in client engagement while managing dynamic teams focused on delivering high-quality outcomes.

Join Ramboll Group as the Director of Airfield Infrastructure, where you will lead and manage a team focused on delivering high-quality airfield projects. This is an exceptional opportunity to drive innovation and contribute to the development of sustainable aviation infrastructure.

As an Associate Estimator at AECOM, you will play a pivotal role in our infrastructure construction consultancy team. You will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates and analyses for a variety of infrastructure projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards. Your expertise will contribute significantly to project feasibility and budgeting, enabling our clients to achieve their goals effectively.

Join Ramboll as a Rail Buildings Associate/Director, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping our rail infrastructure projects. This is an exciting opportunity to lead initiatives that deliver innovative solutions while collaborating with a passionate team.

Role Overview AECOM is hiring an Associate Director of Ecology in Birmingham. This leadership position oversees a team of ecologists and environmental specialists, supporting a range of projects focused on sustainable development and biodiversity. What You Will Do Lead and mentor a team working across multiple ecological and environmental projects. Guide ecological assessments and habitat restoration work. Ensure compliance with environmental regulations on all assigned projects. Promote practices that protect and enhance biodiversity through each stage of project delivery. About the Team The Birmingham-based ecology group at AECOM collaborates on projects that support environmental stewardship and responsible development. The team values practical expertise and a commitment to positive ecological outcomes.

Join AECOM as the Director of Business Development for the Transportation sector, where you will spearhead strategic initiatives, foster partnerships, and drive growth within the industry. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive experience and leadership skills to guide a high-performing team, identify new business opportunities, and enhance our market presence.

Turner Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Cost Management to join our dynamic team in Birmingham. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing cost management processes and ensuring the financial success of our real estate projects. You will work closely with clients, project managers, and various stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.As an Associate Director, you will lead a team of cost management professionals, providing mentorship and guidance while fostering a collaborative environment. Your expertise will be critical in budgeting, forecasting, and managing project costs to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? As the Associate Director of Project Management at Turner Townsend, you will play a pivotal role in leading our project management initiatives within the Infrastructure department. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to major projects that shape communities.

Begin your journey with us and expand your horizons.AECOM is on the lookout for an Associate Director in Civil Engineering to lead technical initiatives across various projects for data centre clients. This role encompasses site due diligence, master planning, detailed design, and construction support. Your contributions will be pivotal in fostering business growth, nurturing client relationships, and enhancing AECOM's civil engineering expertise in the data centre market.In this position, you will be part of a Civil Engineering Business Unit, working collaboratively with ground engineers, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, process engineers, architects, project managers, environmental specialists, and surveyors both in the UK and internationally, all dedicated to our data centre projects.As a representative of AECOM in the Data Centres Market Sector, you will play a crucial role across EMEA and within AECOM Europe and beyond. You will apply your civil engineering knowledge to ensure successful project delivery for our major tech clients, emphasizing technical excellence, resilience, and seamless integration across disciplines. This will involve close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in the UK and globally, reinforcing AECOM's standing in the Hyperscale and Co-location data centre markets.Key Responsibilities:Deliver civil engineering technical leadership and design governance for data centre and critical infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to AECOM standards and regulatory frameworks.Oversee and validate civil engineering designs and specifications, devising practical solutions for site development, earthworks, drainage, pavements, access, utility infrastructure, and civil engineering tasks related to data centres.Facilitate coordination among civil engineers and technical specialists engaged in our data centre project portfolio, including ground, electrical, mechanical, and structural engineers, project managers, architects, and environmental consultants across the UK and our global operations.Enhance client engagement, business development, asset evaluations, and strategies for expansion or upgrades while mentoring civil engineers to bolster AECOM's technical proficiency within the Data Centres sector.Join us and thrive:At AECOM, we offer a range of core and tailored benefits aimed at supporting your future and well-being, designed to fit your lifestyle. Enjoy career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model for optimal work-life balance, access to technical practice networks, AECOM University, and dedicated volunteering days.

Join Our Dynamic TeamOur Transmission and Distribution (T&D) team specializes in high voltage (HV) design for electrical power projects operating at transmission and distribution voltage levels. This position is centered on primary plant design for extensive infrastructure, grid connections, and private networks at voltage levels typically ranging from 132 kV to 400 kV. Typical projects encompass feasibility studies, optioneering, Front End Engineering Design (FEED), detailed design, and design assurance for both existing and new substations and associated infrastructure.With our continued expansion across a diverse array of projects and clients, we are seeking a seasoned Associate Director - HV Substations (UK) to join our Transmission & Distribution division. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise within a multidisciplinary, innovative team and to contribute to a varied portfolio of pioneering projects. One notable initiative you may engage in is the UK National Grid's Great Grid Partnership, part of a £9 billion enterprise collaboration aimed at connecting clean energy to homes and businesses throughout England and Wales by 2030.Start Here. Grow Here.Key Responsibilities:Facilitate substation technical discussions with clients and internal multidisciplinary teams to establish project scopes, define interfaces, and guarantee successful delivery.Oversee the technical delivery with engineering teams by establishing methodologies, supporting scope comprehension, tracking progress, and performing quality checks on deliverables prior to client submission.Utilize your understanding of the substation project and asset lifecycle from a design perspective to ensure the successful delivery of client projects.Collaborate with the project management team to produce resource forecasts and project timelines.Exhibit commercial awareness in proposal development, manage project costs, and identify new opportunities.Build and maintain client relationships by understanding their requirements and establishing trust, fostering a client-oriented project delivery approach.Champion safety in design practices across all projects.Provide mentorship and development support to junior staff to enhance team capabilities and capacity over time.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are looking for an experienced and motivated Associate Director of Procurement to oversee our Renewable Energy Capital Programmes and Projects. In this pivotal role, you will lead procurement strategies that drive efficiency and sustainability across our diverse projects in the renewable energy sector.Your expertise will help us secure the best resources and services while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. As a key member of our Infrastructure team, you will work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Join AECOM as an Associate Director - Major Projects Ecology Lead, where you will play a pivotal role in leading ecological initiatives within significant projects. Your expertise will guide sustainable practices, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while driving innovative solutions to ecological challenges.

Role overview Turner Townsend seeks a Project Director in Project Management to join the Birmingham office. This position takes responsibility for leading major infrastructure projects from initiation through completion. The Project Director guides teams through technical and logistical challenges, ensuring that each project achieves high standards for quality, remains on schedule, and stays within budget. What you will do Direct large-scale infrastructure projects located in Birmingham Lead and oversee project teams, providing clear direction and setting expectations Monitor project progress to ensure deadlines, budget requirements, and quality standards are met Identify risks early and resolve issues as they develop Requirements Demonstrated leadership experience in project management roles Proven track record managing complex infrastructure projects Strong commitment to quality and accountability in project delivery

Role overview AECOM seeks an Associate Director of Data Centres to lead high-voltage substation design projects in the UK. This Birmingham-based role calls for leadership in managing complex assignments and supporting a team focused on advancing energy infrastructure for data centres. What you will do Oversee the design and delivery of HV substations tailored for data centre projects Work closely with engineers and project stakeholders to achieve strong technical outcomes Use electrical engineering knowledge to address challenges in the energy sector Requirements Experience in high-voltage substation design and a background in electrical engineering are essential. Strong leadership and collaboration skills are needed to guide projects and support team development. Working at AECOM AECOM emphasizes sustainable solutions and upholds high standards in every project. The company encourages professional growth and values contributions that support the future of energy infrastructure.

Begin your journey. Elevate your career.AECOM Advisory represents our innovative management consulting Global Business Line, designed to leverage AECOM’s extensive operational expertise in infrastructure design and engineering services. As a trusted advisor to senior clients and executive teams, we tackle their most significant enterprise and strategic challenges.We cater to a diverse array of clients within the infrastructure and built environment sector, such as central and local governments, defense, energy, investors, transportation, and water. Our UK team consists of 100 skilled professionals, including business analysts, economists, commercial strategists, major program advisors, and change management experts. We assist our clients in developing strategies, launching major programs for successful delivery, and enhancing operational performance to deliver value for stakeholders and positive impacts for communities.We are pioneering a new category of consulting—grounded in real operational and technical expertise, enabling us to provide our clients with deep industry insights and capabilities.We are on the lookout for talented leaders who are passionate about our clients’ missions to join AECOM Advisory. This role is open to candidates based anywhere in the UK.As a leader in our dynamic and supportive team of diverse consulting professionals, you will thrive in our strong culture of collaborative problem-solving. Our mission focuses on addressing our clients’ most intricate and impactful challenges, combined with career pathways that foster professional development and personal growth.Your Responsibilities:As a Senior Director in AECOM Advisory’s UK division, your daily responsibilities will encompass driving business development, overseeing engagement delivery, and leading practice development. This is a seller-doer position, and your tasks will include, but are not limited to:Engaging in industry discussions and professional networks to identify and generate business development opportunities.Utilizing your industry expertise and commercial insight to proactively define and shape business development strategies.Managing all aspects of business development for engagements and broader campaigns, including client outreach, proposal development, solutions architecture, commercial and pricing strategy, internal risk assessment, and compliance protocols.Leading, supervising, and ensuring quality control across multiple parallel delivery teams, utilizing various delivery models and engagement scopes.Providing leadership during client interactions regarding delivery progress and insights, ensuring visibility with C-suite clients and senior management stakeholders.

Turner Townsend is seeking a highly skilled Project Director specializing in Planning and Scheduling to join our dynamic team in Birmingham. As a pivotal leader, you will oversee project timelines, ensuring successful delivery while aligning with strategic goals. Your expertise will contribute to enhancing project performance and driving efficiency.