Overview
Rail Regional Civils Design Discipline Lead
We are seeking a Civils Design Regional Lead to join AECOM, working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary leads on Transportation projects. In this role, you will lead the Civils Design in London and the South East, focusing on leadership, stakeholder engagement, team development, technical excellence and governance. You will interface with regional teams and Global design centres within AECOM. External stakeholders include Network Rail, TfL and key contractor partners. The region currently comprises approximately 100 FTE with a mix of heavy and light rail work in renewals and enhancements.
Responsibilities
* Lead the Civils Rail Design growth strategy and delivery in the region
* Promote a culture of inclusiveness
* Grow strong relationships with clients and partners
* Own discipline performance by working closely with project managers
* Be a role model for compliance and governance adherence
* Engage with the wider AECOM business to support strategy and growth targets
Safety
* Lead the safety culture for the Civils team in the region
* Cascade relevant briefing material within the team
Excellence in Execution
* Ensure that relevant projects within the region are resourced with the appropriate civils staff
* Collaborate with the Professional Head of Civil Engineering to identify training requirements and funding
* Contribute to delivering the operation’s KPIs for the London South East Rail region through high-quality delivery
* Promote appropriate governance and processes to support the business
* Maintain utilisation within the team through effective workshare and resource planning
People
* Develop and manage the LSE Rail Civils team
* Ensure the discipline has appropriate structure, succession and development plans, including early careers recruitment and development
* Foster a culture of knowledge sharing, insights and learning
* Collaborate with the Professional Head of Civil Engineering and Regional Director to build strong relationships with global resources in the Enterprise Capability Centre
* Support chartership and mentor team members in their development
Work Winning / Clients
* Develop and maintain key client and supply chain relationships
* Build a pipeline of projects through engagement with the Regional Director, regional PMs and other geographies
* Technically lead bids as required
* Promote a culture of success
* Engage with the wider AECOM business to support strategy and growth targets
Qualifications
* Extensive experience in Civils Rail Design delivery within the Rail sector
* Demonstrable experience in team management
* Strategic thinker
* Understanding of design and delivery processes for projects in the contemporary railway sector
* Flexible and proactive approach
* Chartered engineer
Ideally you will have experience with Network Rail, London Underground, Railway Group Standards, and the relevant British Standards and Eurocodes. We recognise a variety of backgrounds may suit this role, and experience levels may vary. If you meet only some requirements or have transferable skills, we would still love to hear from you.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services across the project lifecycle. We are a Fortune 500 company with a global reach and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. We offer hybrid work options and a collaborative, inclusive culture with opportunities for growth and development. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide reasonable accommodations as needed.
ReqID: J10128337 | Business Line: Transportation | Employment Type: Temporary | Career Area: Engineering | Work Location Model: Hybrid
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