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Water Design & Build Director, UK&I
AECOM
- London, England, United Kingdom
- London, England, United Kingdom
About
Company Overview AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world by creating sustainable water, wastewater and stormwater solutions. With a workforce of over 50,000 professionals we partner with clients to design resilient potable and industrial water supplies, effective wastewater treatment and flood‑management solutions.
Why Join Us As a key member of the Water team, you will hold full accountability for market growth, build strong relationships with contractors, lead multidisciplinary teams, and advance AECOM’s values of equity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Responsibilities
Report directly to the Managing Director of Water and collaborate closely with Business Directors and global teams.
Lead the development and implementation of a contractor‑led market growth plan aligned with the Water UK&I Strategic Plan.
Work with Client Account Managers to identify, monitor and track new opportunities and enter business planning systems proactively.
Increase visibility of AECOM Water’s contractor-driven capabilities through clear internal and external messaging.
Build partnerships with contractors and designers to pursue high‑value opportunities.
Drive client satisfaction via engagement, performance monitoring and improvement actions informed by Net Promoter Score feedback.
Champion an inclusive culture that reflects AECOM's values and continuous employee development.
Oversee medium‑ and long‑term resource needs and recruit for strategic and senior roles.
Collaborate with global teams to deliver multidisciplinary projects and programmes.
Hold accountability for major contractor‑led projects and programmes through bid governance and the Go/No‑Go process.
Lead SH&E culture, implement policies, and achieve core SH&E metrics for the Water business.
Qualifications
Senior leadership experience within a matrixed multinational consulting firm, contractor or key water‑sector supplier.
Proven success building and leading multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong knowledge of the UK & Ireland water markets, key contractors and European drivers.
Demonstrated growth‑focused leadership, talent development and coaching.
Extensive commercial and contract management expertise.
Track record of securing major frameworks, winning new opportunities and expanding existing contracts.
Strong client relationship management capabilities.
Detail‑oriented with experience delivering health & safety initiatives.
Capable of motivating and managing diverse multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Flexible, proactive and adaptable approach.
Inclusive Leadership
Dedicate to driving inclusion strategy and foster a culture of respect.
Build a diverse workforce, recruit and retain top talent, nurturing future leaders.
Lead with empathy, respect and actively seek diverse perspectives.
Encourage an environment where employees grow, innovate, collaborate and be authentic.
Uphold AECOM values and promote staff engagement and development regionally.
Benefits AECOM offers core and personalised benefits tailored to your lifestyle, career development opportunities, a flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
Additional Information We value diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need reasonable accommodation, contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10137916
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Business Development
Work Location Model: Hybrid
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Languages
- English
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