Job DescriptionStart here. Grow here.AECOM is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Practice Director – Ports & Marine Engineering to support the growth and delivery of our business.You will lead capability development, drive project delivery excellence, and play a key role in securing and delivering work across frameworks and standalone opportunities.This is a strategic leadership position, combining work winning, operational leadership, and people development, with a strong focus on collaboration across regions and Enterprise Capability (EC) teams.The Practice Director will be focused on delivering our existing diverse portfolio of Ports & Marine projects as well growing to meet the demands of high growth sectors for the integration and coordination of multi-disciplinary, complex infrastructure projects.Here’s what you’ll do:Project & Client LeadershipLead and support client relationships for the PracticeEnsure successful project delivery – meeting schedule, cost, and quality targetsLead continuous improvement through client feedback and delivery performanceImplement and uphold AECOM project governance standardsBuild and lead effective supply chain and partner relationshipsLeadership & People DevelopmentGrow capability and capacity within the practice regionally and through EC collaborationDrive utilisation performance and align resource planning at a national levelMentor, develop, and retain high-performing teams, fostering a strong and inclusive cultureOperational Excellence & PerformanceSupport operational performance across the Ports & Marine Engineering, including cost, schedule, and qualityDrive quality and innovation to differentiate AECOM from peersDrive performance against key business KPIs and growth targetsCoordinate national workshare and resource planning aligned to practice objectivesPromote and lead Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) and Wellbeing initiatives across projects and teamsAct as a visible safety leader, embedding best practices at both project and operational levelsMonitor and improve both leading and lagging sustainability and safety metricsCollaboration & StrategyWork closely with other Business Lines, and global geographiesSupport multi-disciplinary project delivery across sectorsShare knowledge, best practices, and technical expertise across the organisationStrengthen collaboration with EC teams to enhance delivery capability and efficiencyBusiness Development & Work WinningDeliver the existing Ports & Marine Engineering framework and project portfolio while helping to secure repeat business and new opportunities the end-to-end sales cycle for projectsProvide capability, expertise, and resources to support bids led at sector levelSupport and embed the Enterprise Capability (EC) vs. home country delivery model for bidsDevelop discipline-specific EC strategies and relationships to maximise global delivery capabilitySupport the Practice’s engagement in cross-sector growth opportunitiesQualificationsReady to push the limits of what’s possible?Here’s what we’re looking for:Extensive experience in ports, coastal, or marine engineering with a track record leading large, complex programs.Professional registration (e.g., Chartered Engineer, PE, or equivalent) and degree in civil/coastal/marine engineering or related field.Demonstrable success in client development, winning strategic pursuits, and delivering major multi-disciplinary projects.Strong technical grounding in marine structures (quay walls, jetties, berths), coastal protection, dredging and reclamation, terminals, navigation, and resilience.Familiarity with relevant standards and guidance (e.g., PIANC and regional codes) and digital delivery (BIM, analytics, modeling).
• Proven team leadership, P&L accountability, and capability building across distributed teams.Proven experience leading in Ports & Marine Engineering or multi-disciplinary infrastructure teamsStrong track record in supporting work winning, delivering projects, and successful client relationship managementAdditional InformationAt AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
• Proven team leadership, P&L accountability, and capability building across distributed teams.Proven experience leading in Ports & Marine Engineering or multi-disciplinary infrastructure teamsStrong track record in supporting work winning, delivering projects, and successful client relationship managementAdditional InformationAt AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
