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Job Description

The Rail Wales & Western Regional Director will work collaboratively with the other Rail, Structural & Ground Engineering Regional Leads and would have an oversight of the Rail projects.

This person will be responsible for leadership of the Wales and Western Region for the Rail sector: from stakeholder engagement and client intelligence to Business development budget and pipeline management, winning and delivering frameworks and projects, managing the P&L and associated KPIs and ensuring appropriate governance / reviews are used throughout bidding, project management and design delivery.

Traditionally this region provides several resources which support major pursuits in other Regions as well as delivering its own projects.

Key external stakeholders include Network Rail, West of England Combined Authority (WECA) and a number of D&B (Framework) Contractors. 

Role: 

Safety

Lead the safety culture for the region

Work Winning/ clients

Develop/maintain key client and supply chain relationships in the region and more widely, as appropriate in order to build a pipeline of projects and opportunities to deliver the planned revenue and marginLead key bids and frameworks as requiredPromote a culture of success and drive a winning strategyEngage with the wider AECOM business (i.e. other end markets, CAMs) to support strategy and growth targetsManage the BD and bid delivery against the budgetManage and motivate the regional team to grow and maintain effective client relationships and opportunity pipelines

Excellence in Execution

Promote the appropriate use of governance and processes to support the businessEnsure that all projects within region are appropriately resourced and managedEnsure that all projects have appropriate technical oversight and champion technical qualityLead succession and development within the regionWork collaboratively with the R,S&GE regional leads across UK&I and with disciplines across Aecom to deliver the best bids and projects

People

Develop and manage the W&W regional rail management teamEnsure that the region has appropriate structure, succession and development plansInstil a culture where others share knowledge, insights and learningRepresent the R,S&GE Director and Head of Rail when required

Specific Skills Required (Hiring manager completion required, mandatory)

Leads growth strategy development and deliveryGrows strong relationships with clients and partnersOwns the region P&LUses KPIs to manage and improve performanceLeads and develops a team comprising mainly engineersManages AECOM’s interface with key clientsPromotes a culture of success and drive a winning strategyRole models compliance with governance and processesEngage with the wider AECOM business (i.e. other end markets, CAMs) to support strategy and growth targetsPassionate about technical excellence and qualityExperienced in bidding and leading major infrastructure design and/or asset managementStrategic thinkerLiterate, numerate and articulateSound commercial understandingUnderstanding of the process and practices involved in the design and delivery of projects in the railway sectors.Flexible and proactive approach

Person Specification (Behavioural Attributes)

Safeguard - To operate ethically and with integrity, while prioritising safety and security in all that you doBe decisive - Know how to prioritize, advocate focus and accountabilityBe impactful - Use clear and frequent communications, drive execution and results.Be client-focused - Be collaborative, innovative and strategic.Be the role model - Lead by example, demand excellence, maintain safety and integrity as top priorities.

Experience

Previous experience in leading a P&LPrevious experience in leading a team size of >50 FTEExperience in engineering design in consultancy, rail or construction sectorConfident and knowledgeable in the importance of safety and quality in design

Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree preferred but not essential.Chartered Engineer

Additional Information

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [email protected]

At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. 

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you

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.

 

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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected]  if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.