Associate Director - Ports & Marine at Aecom USA

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Project Delivery, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Marine Environment, Client Management, Work Winning, Tender Preparation, Safety Culture, NEC Contracts, British Standards, Eurocodes, CDM, Safety in Design, Financial Acumen, Multi-disciplinary Teams

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Start here. Grow here. AECOM’s Port and Marine team are looking for an Associate Director with civil and structural knowledge and a technical focus to lead the team on multiple projects. The candidate will be a team player, self-motivated, support fellow team members, manage inputs, meeting client requirements to agreed costs and quality. Working with an established Port a Marine team with over 150 years of shared experience in the marine environment. We require someone to compliment that and will be responsible for technical and project delivery of a wide range of projects. Key clients include local authority, private companies, defence organisation and internal clients both in the UK and overseas. The role can be based anywhere in the UK Job Duties: Team leadership, Mentoring of staff to achieve technical solution and provide support to develop their knowledge and experience Lead projects in the role of Project Director, Senior Project Manager, Project Lead Leadership and champion for safety, promoting a strong safety culture within the team Responsible for ensuring the planning, preparation and successful completion of deliverables Managing of work winning, priorities and resourcing Communicate and liaise with other disciplines and clients to ensure clear understanding of scope and deliverables and assist in the preparation of tenders (programme, cost estimate, resourcing, preparation of written quality/technical input, etc) Lead delivery of projects for the design of structures in the Marine Environment (including; quay wall, piers, jetties, revetment, breakwaters, fendering, scour protection, linkspan supports, dolphins, etc) Have a good track record of working with both public and private clients and be able to lead a team and establish work streams with clients on both existing and new contracts Good understanding of using, British Standards, Eurocodes and best practice in the maritime environment Good understanding of CDM, Safety in design and CEMD Experience in delivering projects over a range of cost and complexity Working in and leading multi-disciplinary teams and experience in the UK Maritime industry Have understanding and ensure that the checking and reviewing technical specifications, reports and technical notes are done to a high standard. Come grow with us. We develop projects from concept through operation providing engineering and construction services for multiyear, multimillion-pound projects for major ports. Our specialists provide analytical and strategic expertise for every stage of a project Why Join AECOM? At AECOM, we help shape a better world. You’ll have the opportunity to grow within a collaborative global organisation known for delivering complex, multi-disciplinary maritime and coastal projects. And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for: Experience of leading projects in the Marine Environment (including; quay wall, piers, jetties, revetment, breakwaters, fendering, scour protection, linkspan supports, dolphins, etc); Commercial and financial acumen in the delivery of projects; Excellent understanding of NEC 3 and/or 4 suite of contracts (NEC REG) Preferred CEng / IEng qualified in civil or structural engineering Be able to obtain SC Clearance (without Caveat – Sole UK National with no foreign residency or ID card) We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [email protected] At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you! Additional Information Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Siobhan Osborne About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. 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. Please let us know using this email address [email protected] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. State/Province: Glasgow City Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Limited Business Line: Transportation Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: UK - Glasgow - 177 Bothwell Street

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Responsibilities

The Associate Director will be responsible for technical and project delivery across a wide range of port and marine projects, requiring civil and structural knowledge to lead the team. Key duties include team leadership, mentoring staff, championing safety, managing work winning, and ensuring successful completion of deliverables according to client requirements.