Company Overview
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.
Job Overview
The AECOM Tunnelling team is looking for an individual to lead our growing Tunnelling and Underground Structures Team. This role combines leadership and people management, the technical engineering challenges of a fast‑paced engineering sector and market and client engagement. The team has approximately 15–20 engineers and a pipeline of exciting and challenging design projects in the UK and abroad. You will work closely with our London‑based team, contribute to the strategy and direction of the UK tunnelling business, and report to the UK Director of Tunnelling. In addition to the office leadership role, you will be involved in the delivery of a range of projects from a technical perspective and mentor and develop junior colleagues.
Job Duties
* Safety culture and performance: You will ensure safety is the primary concern of all team members working in the office or on‑site. This will include ensuring risk assessments are carried out for all work and safety control measures implemented as appropriate, encouraging the reporting of incidents and near misses, and reporting regular safety observations to enable learning and improvement.
* Stakeholder relationships: Coordinate and contribute to local work‑winning and business development activities, actively developing and maintaining relationships with public sector and contractor clients and stakeholders. Lead the production of proposals for new commissions and undertake reviews of commercial proposals matched to resourcing schedules.
* Quality control: Deliver accurate data and forecasting to the Regional Lead for Tunnelling, reporting leading and lagging indicators of safety, financial performance, work pipeline and any other issues that impact the ability to deliver.
* Leadership: Play a key role in defining and influencing the workplace culture. Set the tone for communication and collaboration within the team, raise morale and job satisfaction, and increase productivity and efficiency in a positive and supportive environment.
* Collaboration: Foster collaboration and communications, create an inclusive work environment, set clear goals and rewards for the team, and establish and maintain relationships with clients and industry bodies to position AECOM for winning work and maintaining a leading role within the industry.
Qualifications
* Degree educated or equivalent in a relevant field such as Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, coupled with postgraduate experience in a leadership role with a tunnelling team.
* Chartered Engineer (EI, ICE, IStructE or equivalent recognised professional institution).
* Excellent communication (written and spoken) and interpersonal skills.
* Previous experience in rock and soft ground and encompassing tunnels, shafts and deep excavations for transportation, energy and utility related schemes.
* Experience working on large, multi‑disciplinary projects and an ability to engage with and understand the requirements of different disciplines and interfaces. In this context, you will be expected to undertake project roles such as Technical Lead, Design Manager, Project Manager, as well as leading bids.
Benefits
Our specialists provide analytical and strategic expertise for every stage of a project, and you will enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, including flexible hybrid working, career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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 ReasonableAdjustments@aecom.com.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 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 the email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
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