Practice Director - Ports and Marine Engineering
HybridLondon, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead client relationships and drive project delivery excellence across Ports & Marine Engineering frameworks, ensuring adherence to schedule, cost, and quality targets. Manage supply chain partnerships, implement enterprise governance standards, and coordinate national resource planning to meet business KPIs and growth targets. Secure repeat business and new opportunities through end-to-end sales cycles while mentoring high-performing teams and fostering an inclusive culture. Act as a visible safety leader embedding best practices across projects and operational levels. Collaborate with global geographies and Enterprise Capability teams to strengthen delivery capability and share technical expertise.
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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