Aviation Client & Programme Director

Overview

In this role you will lead the aviation growth agenda for the UK & Ireland, shaping and delivering a three-year strategy while securing major opportunities. You will build executive-level client relationships, lead cross-functional bids, and oversee flagship aviation programmes to strengthen client confidence and drive repeat business. The position sits at the intersection of market-facing leadership and delivery excellence, leveraging global capabilities to win and deliver complex infrastructure projects. You will work with cross-functional teams to expand AECOM’s aviation footprint and reinforce our reputation as a trusted partner.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work options
• diversity and wellbeing programs
• global exposure to client opportunities
• career growth opportunities
• competitive compensation and benefits
• inclusive culture

Responsibilities

• Lead the three-year growth strategy for the Aviation Sector in the UK & Ireland and convert priority opportunities
• Own and execute the client engagement strategy with senior aviation clients
• Lead pursuit, positioning and capture of major opportunities (typically >$5M) including early stakeholder engagement
• Manage end-to-end work winning for strategic pursuits with multi-disciplinary teams
• Develop winning strategies that leverage AECOM’s global capabilities and programme delivery expertise
• Implement and optimise the hybrid Enterprise Capability and home-country delivery model
• Expand profile through industry engagement, thought leadership, and executive client relationships
• Collaborate with global Aviation and Transportation teams to unlock cross-border opportunities

Key requirements

• Proven track record of winning major infrastructure opportunities and strategic programmes
• Established relationships with aviation sector stakeholders and operators
• Experience developing client strategies and growing key accounts
• Extensive experience delivering complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure programmes
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing profitability and growth
• Experience operating within a global organisation and leveraging international capability
• Inspirational leadership and a focus on developing high-performing teams
• Advocate for safety, sustainability, innovation and client excellence

• leadership
• relationship-building
• strategic-thinking
• commercial acumen
• pursuit and capture leadership
• programme delivery governance

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