The Design & Build Director will lead the growth of AECOM's work with Design and Build contractors in the Water sector across the UK & Ireland. Reporting to the Managing Director of Water, this role is responsible for developing and executing a market strategy to expand AECOM’s presence in contractor-led projects, leveraging deep sector knowledge and strong relationships within the UK water market.
What You'll Do
- Report directly to the Managing Director of Water and collaborate closely with Business Directors, including the Water UK Director of Strategy and Growth, Commercial Director, AECOM Europe & India leadership, and Global Water and Contractor Market 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, ensuring proactive positioning and timely entry into business planning systems
- Increase visibility of AECOM Water’s contractor-led capability and communicate market strategy through clear and effective internal and external messaging
- Build strong partnerships with contractors and designers to enable targeted pursuit of high-value opportunities
- Drive exceptional client satisfaction through active engagement, performance monitoring, and improvement actions informed by Net Promoter Score feedback
- Foster a culture where AECOM is recognised as a great place to work by exemplifying AECOM’s values, championing EDI, and promoting employee engagement and continuous development
- Work with Business Unit Directors to determine medium and long-term resource needs, leading recruitment for strategic and senior roles
- Collaborate with teams across Europe and globally to deliver multidisciplinary projects and programmes, showcasing AECOM’s strengths in work winning
- Hold accountability for major contractor-led projects and programmes through bid governance and the Go/No-Go process, while supporting governance for smaller pursuits
- Lead by example in driving SH&E culture, ensuring effective implementation of AECOM SH&E policies and procedures and achieving core SH&E metrics for the Water business
What We're Looking For
- Proven track record in leading and growing water businesses
- Demonstrated experience in business development, bidding, and delivering major projects
- Experience in strategy implementation
- In-depth understanding of the UK Water market and contractors operating within it
- Understanding of the social, political, and economic drivers influencing the UK water sector
- Extensive experience in leading diverse teams in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in planning, designing, and delivering projects
- Experience implementing data-led performance improvements
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI)
Team & Environment
Part of a multidisciplinary team of circa 600 people within the Water UK&I business unit, reporting to the Managing Director of Water.
Benefits & Compensation
- Career development opportunities
- Flexible hybrid working model to ensure work-life balance
- Technical practice networks
- AECOM University
- Volunteering days
Work Mode
Flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle.
AECOM is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and fosters a culture where all employees are valued and respected.
