Practice Director - Ports and Marine Engineering
HybridSt Albans, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead client relationships and drive project delivery excellence across Ports & Marine Engineering portfolios, ensuring adherence to schedule, cost, and quality targets. Implement project governance standards, build supply chain partnerships, and secure repeat business through end-to-end sales cycle management. Grow regional capability through EC collaboration, align national resource planning, and mentor high-performing teams to foster an inclusive culture. Act as a visible safety leader embedding best practices while driving performance against key business KPIs and sustainability metrics. Coordinate multi-disciplinary project delivery and share technical expertise across global geographies to support complex infrastructure initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Extensive experience in ports, coastal, or marine engineering with a track record leading large, complex programs
- Professional registration (e.g., Chartered Engineer, PE, or equivalent)
- Degree in civil/coastal/marine engineering or related field
- Demonstrable success in client development, winning strategic pursuits, and delivering major multi-disciplinary projects
- Strong technical grounding in marine structures (quay walls, jetties, berths), coastal protection, dredging and reclamation, terminals, navigation, and resilience
- Familiarity with relevant standards and guidance (e.g., PIANC and regional codes) and digital delivery (BIM, analytics, modeling)
- Proven team leadership, P&L accountability, and capability building across distributed teams
- Proven experience leading in Ports & Marine Engineering or multi-disciplinary infrastructure teams
- Strong track record in supporting work winning, delivering projects, and successful client relationship management
- All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment
Desired Qualifications
- Hybrid work options
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