Overview
As Associate Director in our Aviation Infrastructure team, you will lead multidisciplinary airport programs across a range of environments from major hubs to general aviation. You’ll align project objectives with AECOM goals, drive technical excellence, and nurture strategic client relationships. You’ll identify new opportunities and steer bids to support growth in aviation. You’ll also recruit and mentor a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. This role offers impactful work shaping resilient, sustainable airports and unlocking regional growth.
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid working model
- career development opportunities
- AECOM University
- volunteering days
- flexible working arrangements
- comprehensive benefits
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of multi-disciplinary airport projects, ensuring cross-disciplinary alignment with business goals
- Oversee technical delivery and provide expert input to the design team to maintain high standards
- Build and maintain strong client relationships; provide strategic advice and represent AECOM at meetings and industry events
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the Aviation Infrastructure sector; lead bids and proposals
- Recruit, mentor and develop a high-performing airport planning and civil engineering team; foster collaboration and inclusion
Key requirements
- Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
- Professional qualification: Institution of Civil Engineers (or equivalent)
- Significant experience in design, planning and construction support within airport environments
- Knowledge of Civil and Military Aviation standards and practices (ICAO, EASA, CAA, FAA, MAA)
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence key stakeholders
- Solution-oriented mindset with willingness to challenge status quo and propose innovations
- Experience leading project teams and cultivating a culture of learning and technical excellence
- communication
- leadership
- stakeholder management
- civil engineering
- airport design, planning and construction support
- knowledge of ICAO/EASA/CAA/FAA/MAA standards
Associate Director - Aviation in London employer: AECOM
At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working model, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in the South East, where you can make a meaningful impact on transport planning while enjoying a range of personalised benefits tailored to support your well-being and professional aspirations.
