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Water Environment Business Line Director, London
Client:
AECOM
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Technical
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
J10122122
Job Views:
47
Posted:
03.03.2025
Job Description:
Company Description
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.
Job Description
We are seeking a Water Environment Director, UK&I to lead our Water Environment business across the United Kingdom and Ireland (UK&I). This is a unique opportunity to join the Water UK&I leadership team and take full responsibility for the strategic growth and performance of a sub-business unit comprising over 150 talented professionals.
About the Role
Reporting to the Water Business Unit Director, you will play a pivotal role in leading and growing the Water Environment business in the UK&I, with a focus on fostering relationships with key Water clients. The Water Environment business specialises in Waterways & Coasts and Water Environmental Services, including Aquatic Ecology, Groundwater Management and Surface Water Environment. Our team partners with clients to address climate change challenges, monitor the water environment and deliver sustainable solutions for asset and risk management.
Key Responsibilities
1. Leadership & Strategy:
o As a key member of the Water Leadership Team, you will report directly to the Water Business Unit Director and collaborate with business leaders across the Environment, Water & Energy business.
o Develop and execute a growth plan aligned with the EWE Strategic Plan for Water Resources.
o Drive a culture of collaboration, innovation, inclusion and wellbeing.
o Lead recruitment and succession planning for strategic and senior roles.
2. Project Delivery:
o Ensure successful management of the portfolio of Water Environment projects.
o Collaborate across AECOM’s business units to deliver multidisciplinary projects.
3. Business Development:
o Engage with our clients to ensure a deep understanding of their challenges and needs.
o Drive business growth by securing new opportunities.
o Facilitate the adoption of innovative and digital solutions.
4. Financial & Operational Excellence:
o Assume full accountability for the P&L performance of the Water Environment business.
o Implement change initiatives to improve efficiency, profitability, and quality.
5. Health, Safety & Environment (SH&E):
o Visibly promote AECOM’s SH&E culture and ensure adherence to SH&E policies.
Qualifications
Here’s what we’re looking for:
* A dynamic leader with senior leadership experience within a multinational Consultancy.
* Proven success in building and leading large multidisciplinary teams.
* Strong knowledge of the Water market and socio-political and economic drivers in UKI.
* Demonstrated ability to foster talent development and provide growth-focused leadership.
* Strong financial, commercials and operational management skills.
We celebrate diversity and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.
ReqID: J10122122
Business Line: Water
Career Area: Business Management
Work Location Model: Hybrid
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