Managing Director, Environment & Energy (EE), Europe & India at Aecom USA

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic leadership, P&L management, Business development, Stakeholder engagement, Decarbonisation strategy, Energy sector expertise, Environmental consulting, Team management, Financial planning, Change management, Client relationship management, Infrastructure project management, Digital innovation, Operational excellence, Market analysis, Cross-functional collaboration

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 Join AECOM as a visionary leader in our Environment & Energy (EE) Business and shape the future of sustainable future across the EURI region. As the Managing Director for EE, you will drive growth and innovation to address decarbonisation, energy security, and resilience challenges, delivering solutions that support a carbon- and nature-positive future. You will champion a culture of high performance, innovation, and inclusion—fostering talent development, technical excellence, and strong client relationships. This role also involves aligning regional strategy with global priorities and driving sustainable, long-term growth. Reporting to the CEO and a dotted line to the Executive VP, Global Business Line Chief Executive, Environment & Energy, you will orchestrate communication, set and implement business strategies, and ensure sustained and profitable growth aligned with the strategic plan. About You: You are a dynamic, strategic leader with a strong track record in the Environment & Energy sector. You bring deep market knowledge, commercial acumen, and experience in driving business growth and leading large, diverse teams. A collaborative and inclusive leader, you promote innovation, accountability, and a culture where people can thrive. You have proven expertise in business development, stakeholder engagement, and navigating complex regional markets, supported by a strong technical background in environmental or engineering disciplines. Key Responsibilities Report directly to the CEO and collaborate with fellow RBLLs, Managing Director of Strategy and Growth, Global Technical Teams, and wider regional leadership. Develop and implement a growth plan aligned to the both the regional and global EE business. Ensure full accountability for the P&L performance of EE versus the financial plan and outlook – key performance metrics being NSR Book to Burn, NSR, Gross Margin %, Cost Utilisation %, EBITA %, FTEs, employee attrition, and DSO. Drive a culture where AECOM is recognised as a great place to work, by upholding AECOM’s values, championing equity, diversity, & inclusion, and promoting employee engagement and continuous development. Initiate and lead recruitment of strategic and/or senior hires, with succession plans for critical roles within EE Ensure successful management of projects/programs within EE from prepositioning and proposal development to completion, including periodic project reviews. Implement change programs to increase efficiency, profitability, and quality of operations within the EE business. Maintain and secure new business opportunities to drive growth while ensuring client satisfaction as measured through Net Promoter Score feedback. Support the development and implementation of innovative and digital solutions to enhance business performance and service delivery. Collaborate with other business units across AECOM globally to deliver multi-disciplinary projects and programs, showcasing our DNA for work winning. Lead by example by visibly driving SH&E culture, ensuring effective implementation of AECOM SH&E policies and procedures, and achieving the SH&E core value metrics for EE Drives business line growth and expansion across diverse industries, markets, and client segments Provides visionary leadership, managing strategy, performance, and team direction for the region’s business line. Is responsible for establishing and executing strategies, objectives, and financial targets that align with both regional and global key performance indicators. Leads by clearly communicating strategic goals and objectives, collaborating with regional priorities and global leadership teams. Strategic Growth Leadership Designs and implements long-term growth initiatives and market entry plans suited for the region. Ensures regional approaches reinforce overall global business line objectives. Client Engagement & Market Presence Embeds Client Centricity; consistently demonstrate a determination to win with a client-first mindset by actively engaging with clients, anticipating their needs, and delivering value through every interaction. Cultivates strong relationships with major clients and directs significant business pursuits. Manages top-priority client accounts and serves as the primary driver for securing new opportunities. Operational Excellence Elevates quality; delivers excellence consistently, reducing rework and improving client satisfaction. Champions digital tool integration and advanced workflows to boost operational efficiency. Collaboration & culture Operate as one EURI team, breaking silos between countries, sectors, BLs and Enterprise. Demonstrates AECOM’s leadership values, focusing on talent development, engaging clients, and influencing the industry. Champions well-being & inclusion: creating an inclusive, healthy, and high-performing environment. Qualifications 15+ years’ senior operational leadership experience within a multinational, matrixed Environment or Energy consultancy Proven P&L accountability with strong financial and budget management expertise Demonstrated success in managing financial performance across engineering and consulting contracts Strong track record of driving business growth through strategic business development Proven success in securing and winning major bids and opportunities Extensive experience delivering large-scale, complex infrastructure or energy projects Established ability to lead senior leadership teams and multi-disciplinary project teams Deep understanding of infrastructure, energy, and environmental markets, including key social, political, and economic drivers across Europe Positive, growth-oriented leadership style with a strong focus on coaching and developing talent Recognised industry thought leader, with active participation in conferences, seminars, and professional forums Experience leading and implementing transformation and change programmes to enhance performance, profitability, and quality Strong client engagement skills, with a consistent track record of building relationships, securing new work, and maintaining long-term partnerships Commitment to health, safety, and quality, with proven delivery of successful initiatives Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop diverse teams, fostering a culture of engagement and continuous improvement Experience driving successful client growth and engagement strategies Flexible, proactive, and adaptable approach to leadership and delivery Additional Information Preferred Qualifications: Membership of a recognized professional body relative to our core markets. Bachelor’s or master’s degree, with 15+ years of experience, including a minimum of 6 years in leadership roles. As an inclusive leader, you will: Demonstrate dedication to driving our inclusion strategy by fostering a culture of respect within your team. Build a diverse and inclusive workforce, recruiting and retaining the best talent while nurturing the next generation of leaders. Lead with empathy, respect, and understanding, actively seeking diverse perspectives. Encourage a work environment where employees can grow, innovate, collaborate and be their authentic selves. Uphold AECOM's values and promote engagement and continuous development among staff within the region. 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: London, City of Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Limited Business Line: Geography OH Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: UK - London - Aldgate Tower

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Responsibilities

The Managing Director will drive growth and innovation for the Environment & Energy business across Europe and India, ensuring profitable P&L performance. They will lead strategic initiatives, foster a high-performance culture, and manage complex client relationships to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions.