Job Description
Are you a Regional Director with experience of leading a team of Project Managers?
Do you have experience delivering major construction projects and portfolios of work?
Are you able to develop and grow opportunities across both the public and private sector?
If so, we are looking for an experienced Regional Director to lead our Project Management consultancy team serving the North of England.
You will possess the skills and experience to actively lead a team of Project Managers across a range of grades (including Project Directors and Associates) managing performance, career development, and recruitment.
The role is market facing, including driving business development and growth with new and existing clients in both the Public sector (including Healthcare, Tertiary Education, Central Government, Defence) and Private clients and developers across the commercial sector.
As a Regional Director you will be responsible for the technical delivery of services by the team including managing client relationships and being the point of escalation where necessary.
You will also have the ability to successfully manage and deliver complex, high‑profile projects including being the day‑to‑day point of contact responsibility where appropriate.
You will be supported in this role by our Director who leads our Project and Cost Management team across the North of England & Scotland, operating with like‑minded experts in the Programme Project and Cost Management team that have a passion for innovation and delivering cutting‑edge solutions.
Main Aspects of the Role
* Provide leadership within the project management business practice
* Undertake line‑management and supervisory responsibilities, supporting, motivating, and mentoring team members
* Drive actions to retain and hire new team members
* Manage project finances, resourcing, audits, and reviews for a portfolio of projects within the cost centre
* Ensure all staff members reporting to you have current and relevant training
* Support team members through Professional Chartership
* Lead client account relationships and frameworks
* Lead commissions (including cross‑discipline and multi‑discip services) taking responsibility for their successful delivery
* Progress business‑development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross‑selling other services
* Lead bid and fee proposals including through internal governance processes
If you are passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don’t just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives.
Qualifications
* A range of public and private sector experience
* Extensive Project Management experience gained within a construction consultancy setting
* Experience at a leadership level in a comparative Project Management business
* Experience of managing, leading & growing teams
* Demonstrable track record of winning new work from new clients & repeat work from existing clients
* Extensive experience of successfully delivering complex projects
* Extensive experience in all aspects of pre and post‑contract services, including feasibility studies, cost planning, tender document preparation
* Demonstrable strong client relationships & network of contacts
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
* Excellent industry network and reputation, including development of Thought Leadership and personal profile
* A passion for first‑class service delivery, implementing best practice and continuous improvement
* Ability to work across service lines
* Construction‑related degree
* Chartered status with the RICS, CIOB or APM
* NEC4 accreditation (preferred)
Benefits
* Flexibility to work in a hybrid model, with options to work from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site
* A safe and respectful workplace fostering inclusion and diversity
* A wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programmes to meet the diverse needs of employees and families
* Access to industry‑leading technology, transformational work and work flexibility
EEO and Disability Statement
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. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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