Account Director (Fixed Term Contract)
Requisition ID: 9203
We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an Interim Account Director (12 months Fixed‑Term Contract) for our £40m Area 12 Maintenance and Response Contract (Yorkshire).
As Account Director, you will take strategic command of service delivery, ensuring all client requirements are met and exceeded. You will be the primary point of contact, responsible for building strong client relationships, managing operational excellence, and driving team performance.
Amey has been responsible for the network covering Yorkshire and Humberside, providing all routine and cyclic maintenance on the trunk roads and motorway network.
The standard hours of work are 37.5 per week on a hybrid basis.
Role Accountability
* Strategic direction, operational excellence and client engagement.
* Drive progress against Amey’s six strategic priorities:
* Health, safety, and wellbeing
* Sustainable growth
* Operational effectiveness
* Social impact
* High‑performance culture
* Climate action
Your Key Responsibilities
* Set the vision and direction for the account, ensuring alignment with Amey’s broader strategy.
* Lead the Senior Management Team, promoting a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
* Serve as the primary interface with National Highways, nurturing strong, collaborative partnerships and delivering outstanding service.
* Ensure maintenance works are executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
* Manage contract budgets, drive operational efficiencies, and meet financial performance targets.
* Champion a safety‑first culture, maintaining full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Benefits
* Competitive annual salary with potential for yearly reviews.
* Company car / car allowance.
* Clear career growth opportunities.
* Comprehensive training programmes.
* Generous pension scheme with company contributions.
* At least 25 days holiday plus bank holidays; option to buy 5 additional days.
* Flexible leave, cycle‑to‑work schemes, charitable giving, gym memberships, and other benefits.
* Access to exclusive discounts from leading retailers and services.
* Community initiatives with two paid volunteering days per year.
What You’ll Bring
* Proactive leadership – inspire action and motivate teams.
* Strong communication – clear, transparent, and effective.
* Adaptability – thrive amid change and uncertainty.
* Integrity – ethical, honest, and trustworthy.
* Collaborative spirit – foster partnership and innovation.
* Resilience – effective under pressure.
* Innovative thinking – continuous improvement through creativity.
* Empathy – supportive and inclusive to all team members.
* Accountability – own outcomes and stand by results.
* Excellence – relentless pursuit of high standards.
Application Guidance
At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine.
As a Disability Confident leader, we’re proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to Kayla Caruth, our recruiter for this role, at kayla.caruth@amey.co.uk.
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