Water Environment Business Line Director, Cardiff
Client:
AECOM
Location:
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
955d551f57b6
Job Views:
9
Posted:
02.03.2025
Expiry Date:
16.04.2025
Job Description:
Start here. Grow here.
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 specializes 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 projects include improvements to watercourses, habitat creation, flood risk management, dams, coastal environments, groundwater, wetlands, and monitoring programmes.
As the Water Environment Director, you will have full accountability for the financial performance of the business segment. Leveraging your market expertise and innovative mindset, you will lead strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and team growth, ensuring AECOM’s continued success in delivering impactful solutions.
About You
You are a dynamic, people-centric, and results-driven leader with a proven ability to grow and lead water-focused professional services that respond to the complex needs of the water sector. With extensive experience in business development, project delivery, and strategy execution, you bring a deep understanding of the UK&I Water market and the socio-economic factors influencing it.
As a champion of equity, diversity, and inclusion, you foster a workplace culture that values and celebrates the unique talents of every individual.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy:
* 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.
* Develop and execute a growth plan aligned with the EWE Strategic Plan for Water Resources.
* Drive a culture of collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and wellbeing.
* Lead recruitment and succession planning for strategic and senior roles.
Project Delivery:
* Ensure successful management of the portfolio of Water Environment projects.
* Collaborate across AECOM’s business units to deliver multidisciplinary projects and programmes.
Business Development:
* Engage with our clients and Client Account Managers to ensure a deep understanding of their challenges and needs.
* Drive business growth by securing new opportunities and maintaining client satisfaction.
* Facilitate the adoption of innovative and digital solutions to enhance service delivery.
Financial & Operational Excellence:
* Assume full accountability for the P&L performance of the Water Environment business.
* Implement change initiatives to improve efficiency and profitability.
Health, Safety & Environment (SH&E):
* Visibly promote AECOM’s SH&E culture and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives.
Come grow with us.
Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland.
Enjoy the Perks.
At AECOM you'll enjoy a range of core and personalized benefits designed to support your future and well-being.
Qualifications:
* A dynamic leader with senior leadership experience within a multinational Consultancy or Water Sector supplier.
* 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.
* Strong financial, commercial, and operational management skills.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Membership in a recognized professional body related to our core markets.
* Master’s or Engineering Degree in a relevant field.
* Experience leading large teams and achieving strong financial performance.
* Successful business development and growth experience.
We celebrate diversity and believe it enriches our team. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills, we would be delighted to hear from you!
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits, and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.
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