Head of Bridges and Structures at Aecom USA

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership Excellence, Relationship Builder, Innovative and Adaptable, Client Account Management, Technical Excellence, Safety Leadership, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Negotiation Skills, Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Development, Mentoring, Strategic Mindset, Business Development, Operational Excellence, Market Intelligence

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 As the Head of Bridges and Structures, you will be a key member of the leadership team that spans Rail, Structures, Ground Engineering (RSGE) at AECOM. You will be responsible for steering the strategy, growth, and operational excellence for the Bridges and Structures sub sector. Reporting directly to the Head of RSGE, key objectives of your role include business development, optimising our project portfolio as well as ensuring that our technical and client delivery standards remain industry-leading. You will play a pivotal role in fostering a client-centric culture, leveraging industry insights, and facilitating cross-disciplinary collaboration to unlock synergies across our projects and capabilities. This position not only champions business growth but also upholds our commitment to safety, technical excellence, and high-quality client service. About You Leadership Excellence: You are a proactive leader with a strong track record of managing large teams and driving business results. Your approach is both strategic and hands-on, balancing accountability for a business P&L with the ability to guide and inspire teams across various sub-sectors. Relationship Builder: You enjoy building strong internal and external relationships and have a proven record in developing client-centric strategies that drive growth and collaboration. Innovative and Adaptable: You are flexible, resourceful, and adept at navigating complex business environments, ensuring that your team remains agile in a dynamic industry landscape. Commitment to Inclusion: You are dedicated to fostering a culture that values diverse perspectives, inclusivity, and continuous professional development. Here's what you'll do The key accountabilities of the role include, but are not limited to: Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the Bridges and Structures business strategy, aligning with overall RSGE and AECOM objectives. Drive business growth by identifying new opportunities and optimizing the current project portfolio. Team and Operational Excellence: Lead a talented team of 350 professionals, ensuring a safe, engaged, and technically capable workforce. Foster an inclusive work environment based on trust, respect, and open communication, with a clear focus on career development and mentorship. Ensure effective internal communication, consistent progress reporting, and the seamless cascade of information throughout the sub-sector. Client and Market Engagement: Cultivate robust relationships with key clients—including National Rail, local authorities, contractors, and developers—to drive new business and strengthen existing partnerships. Champion multi-disciplinary collaboration by representing Bridges and Structures in cross-functional initiatives and key opportunity discussions. Support client account management activities by promoting market intelligence sharing and coordinated business development efforts. Quality, Safety, and Technical Excellence: Uphold the highest standards in technical excellence, safety, and quality, ensuring these priorities are maintained across all operations. Promote work-sharing initiatives and collaborate with internal stakeholders to support comprehensive governance and risk management measures. Market Intelligence and Industry Trends: Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and policy changes to inform strategic decisions. Actively participate in high-profile industry events and engagements, positioning AECOM as a leader in the Bridges and Structures market. Come grow with us. We develop projects from concept through to operation providing engineering and construction services for multiyear, multimillion-dollar projects for major rail and transit agencies. Our specialists provide analytical and strategic expertise for every stage of a project 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: A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline, with membership in a recognised professional body. Extensive leadership experience within the Bridges and Structures industry, with a proven ability to grow business and deliver on strategic KPIs. Strong background in Client Account Management (CAM), technical excellence, and safety/quality leadership. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills coupled with a strategic mindset. A demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and nurturing talent within your teams. As an inclusive AECOM leader, you will have: Proven ability to build and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce while nurturing talent development, mentoring and coaching. 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! 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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. 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.

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Responsibilities

As the Head of Bridges and Structures, you will develop and execute the business strategy while leading a team of 350 professionals. You will also cultivate relationships with key clients and uphold high standards in technical excellence and safety.