Associate Director - Highways

Join AECOM as an Associate Director in our Highways division, where you will lead innovative projects and contribute to the growth of our transportation infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals while steering complex highway projects towards successful completion.

Join our dynamic team at AECOM as a Principal Highways Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will lead the planning, design, and execution of major highways projects, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards while delivering innovative solutions. Your expertise will be essential in fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Join our dynamic team at AECOM as a Senior Highways Planner, where you will play an integral role in shaping infrastructure projects that enhance communities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant highway planning initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering sustainable development.

Join AECOM as a Principal Highways Drainage Engineer and play a pivotal role in our dynamic team. You will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of innovative drainage solutions in highways projects, ensuring compliance with environmental standards and regulations. In this role, you will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Begin Your Journey. Expand Your Horizons.We are actively searching for an experienced Associate Director of Security Design to join our esteemed Security and Technology Engineering team at AECOM. This is an exceptional opportunity to significantly contribute to groundbreaking construction projects across major cities in Europe and beyond.The AECOM Security & Technology Engineering team is a specialized unit within the Building Engineering division, dedicated to providing expert security and technology design and support services that enhance the overall design processes of our building engineering teams.Our Building Engineering team comprises approximately 400 engineers who engage in large-scale construction projects, focusing on niche areas in London and globally. We serve various sectors, including major commercial builds and fit-out projects, large mixed-use developments, critical national infrastructure (CNI), and more.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will oversee advanced technical and strategic security engineering services for new construction and fit-out projects, guiding them through the RIBA stages. Your key responsibilities will include:Conducting comprehensive risk assessments, devising mitigation strategies, and drafting operational requirements.Leading master planning initiatives for projects spanning from city-level planning to mixed-use developments.Designing robust physical security measures, including electronic locking systems, walling, glazing, doors, barriers, and fencing.Creating electronic security solutions for video surveillance, access control, intruder detection, and intercom systems.Offering counter-terrorism consultation, including guidance on Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM), bomb blast resistance, and ballistic considerations (in collaboration with specialists).Join Us and ThriveAt AECOM, we offer a comprehensive suite of core and personalized benefits tailored to support your well-being and future. We encourage career growth and provide a flexible hybrid working model to help you achieve a work-life balance that suits you. Benefit from access to our technical practice networks, AECOM University, and opportunities for community volunteering.

Join AECOM as an Associate Director of Fire Engineering, where you will lead innovative fire safety solutions to ensure the safety and sustainability of our built environment. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your technical expertise and leadership skills to mentor a dynamic team of engineers, oversee project execution, and engage with clients to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Join AECOM as an Associate Director and Lead Design Engineer in the Water Sector, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative engineering solutions. In this strategic position, you will lead a team of talented engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and oversee various projects that contribute to sustainable water management. Your expertise will significantly impact our mission to provide high-quality water services while enhancing community resilience.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Regional Director of Fire Engineering to join our team at AECOM in St Albans. In this pivotal role, you will lead and manage fire engineering projects across the region, ensuring the highest standards of safety and innovation. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, providing technical guidance and strategic direction while fostering a culture of excellence.

Join our dynamic team as an Associate Director of Fire Engineering at AECOM in St Albans. In this pivotal role, you will lead innovative fire safety engineering projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering high-quality solutions for our clients.

Join our dynamic team at AECOM as an Associate Director of Structural Engineering specializing in Water. In this pivotal role, you will lead innovative engineering projects that enhance water infrastructure, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to our clients.As an Associate Director, you will oversee project teams, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop sustainable solutions for urban water challenges. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving project success and maintaining AECOM's reputation as a leader in the field.

Begin Your Journey Here. Advance Your Career Here.“Are you prepared to join a team of flood risk experts to influence the future of the Water Sector?”Join our vibrant and multidisciplinary Water Team as an Associate Flood Risk Consultant within the Regulations and Development sector. In this role, you will take on a technical leadership position, managing the creation of essential flood risk consenting documentation for our prestigious clients. You will become part of one of our rapidly expanding UK offices while benefiting from our flexible hybrid work model.Our team is a close-knit unit composed of consultants, engineers, technicians, hydrologists, hydraulic modellers, and project managers. We are committed to providing our personnel with development opportunities, whether that entails a secondment to gain client insight, an assignment on-site to oversee a construction contract, or offering training to support your professional growth.Your Key Responsibilities:Deliver: Lead and validate the creation of documents including flood risk assessments, strategic flood risk assessments, flood risk activity permits, Section 19 reports, and water resource chapters of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).Expertise: Provide leadership in the preparation of tenders for complex and high-profile projects, including nationally significant infrastructure initiatives.Collaborate: Foster strong relationships with clients and technical teams to ensure successful delivery of a variety of flood risk management projects, including fluvial, coastal, surface water, and drainage.Quality: Stay informed on legislative developments and guidelines impacting our services, utilizing AECOM’s project management systems to ensure high-quality outputs are delivered to clients within the stipulated timelines and budget.Lead: Mentor team members to encourage their professional development.Become part of our dynamic Water business, which encompasses approximately 600 experts across the UK and Ireland. Collaborate with leading engineers and consultants to execute a diverse array of projects, from small-scale initiatives to large-scale undertakings, from inception to completion.If you are passionate about innovation and transforming bold concepts into reality, we invite you to connect with us! Follow our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn to stay updated on impactful projects and witness the difference we are making within the industry!Advance with Us.Join our thriving Water business, comprising around 700 experts across the UK and Ireland. Work alongside top-tier engineers and consultants to deliver an array of engaging projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, from concept to completion.At AECOM, you will flourish in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment, where your contributions help to shape a better world.

Kickstart Your Career with Us!Are you driven by a desire to safeguard individuals and infrastructure? If you possess expertise in blast analysis and design, AECOM invites you to apply for the position of Blast Associate Technical Lead. Join our esteemed team and contribute to creating a safer world.Our team excels in crafting effective protective design solutions across various sectors, including high-rise buildings, petrochemical facilities, aviation, defense, and transportation infrastructure. We focus on structural hardening to enhance the resilience of people and structures against both accidental and intentional blast and impact incidents, ensuring these solutions integrate seamlessly into architectural designs while maintaining cost-effectiveness and aesthetic appeal.Your Role:As a full-time Blast Associate Technical Lead in our Building Engineering Division, you will become an integral part of AECOM’s Specialisms Operating Unit within the Security & Technology engineering team. Your expertise will be essential in delivering advanced blast protection solutions and supporting a diverse range of projects, from office renovations to critical government facilities.Key Responsibilities:Technical Leadership & Design: Offer expert insights on blast and protection engineering, leading the design of blast protection systems, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling and complex structural analysis.Project Delivery: Manage the workflow and output for blast-related projects, ensuring quality control and technical oversight.Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with clients to understand their objectives, identify challenges, and develop effective solutions while liaising with various sector leads.Business Development: Engage in business development activities, contributing to sales strategies and project acquisition.Risk & Threat Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments of threats and their potential impacts, determining appropriate risk mitigation strategies.Documentation & Reporting: Generate high-quality documentation, including employer's requirements, specifications, feasibility studies, and design concepts.Project Management: Oversee client projects, providing progress updates and contract administration as required.Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Advocate for best practices in safety, health, and environment (SH&E) and share knowledge across the team.

Start your journey with us and elevate your career.Are you passionate about flood risk management and eager to influence the Water Industry's future?We are seeking a talented Principal or Associate Flood Forecasting Modeller to join our expanding Water team. In this pivotal technical role, you will lead teams in executing real-time flood forecasting projects while playing a key part in broadening our offerings in collaboration with the Environment Agency and other stakeholders.Your primary focus will be flood forecasting, but you will also have the chance to engage in diverse hydrology and non-real-time modelling initiatives.Your responsibilities will include:Creating and evaluating Flood Forecasting Inception Stage Reports, assessing the performance of existing models and hydrometric data.Developing, calibrating, and validating flood forecasting models (e.g., PDM, Flood Modeller).Conducting non-real-time modelling and hydrological analysis using tools such as Flood Modeller, ICM, HEC-RAS, MIKE 11, and FEH hydrological methods.Producing high-quality technical reports detailing model construction and associated uncertainties.Leading and supporting tenders for significant clients.Mentoring and fostering the professional growth of team members.Establishing strong relationships with clients and colleagues across various disciplines.Keeping abreast of relevant legislation and guidelines impacting our services.Utilizing AECOM’s project management systems to deliver exceptional outputs within set timelines and budgets.Join our vibrant Water business, which comprises around 700 experts across the UK and Ireland. Collaborate with leading engineers and consultants to deliver an array of exciting projects, from small-scale initiatives to large-scale undertakings, from inception to completion.If you are driven by innovation and eager to transform ambitious ideas into reality, we want to hear from you! Follow our AECOM Water LinkedIn page to stay updated on the impactful projects we are delivering and witness firsthand the difference we are making in the industry!Grow your career with us.