Growth Director – Client & Contractor Partnerships, Transportation, Europe & India

Company: AECOM
Apply for the Growth Director – Client & Contractor Partnerships, Transportation, Europe & India
Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Overview

In this Growth Director role, you will drive revenue and market share for AECOM’s Transportation UK&I practice, shaping long-term strategy and partnerships. You’ll lead client engagement, identify new opportunities, and steer market-entry initiatives with cross-functional teams. Your work will help position AECOM as a thought leader, expand the partner ecosystem, and deliver sustainable growth across sectors. This is a mission-driven opportunity to influence how transport solutions are developed and delivered.

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid work options
  • broad compensation, benefits, and well-being programs
  • global firm with cross-market exposure
  • access to industry-leading technology and thinking
  • collaborative and inclusive culture
  • opportunity to work on high-impact infrastructure projects

Responsibilities

  • Build and nurture long-term client relationships across Transportation, focusing on holistic transport needs (e.g., DfT, Combined Authorities)
  • Form and promote strategic partnerships with other organisations including contractors
  • Support development of long-term transport solutions aligned with client outcomes
  • Position AECOM as a market thought leader and solution provider
  • Conduct market intelligence and competitive analysis to refine propositions and identify revenue streams
  • Develop investment proposals for long-term growth opportunities
  • Support pipeline analysis to meet Net Service Revenue and Gross Margin targets
  • Collaborate with Strategy & Growth, Market Sectors, Practices, and Marcomms to align client solutions with capabilities
  • Lead CAM program development and leadership for CAM professionals within EUR&I
  • Analyse pipeline data and report market outlook to senior management
  • Represent AECOM at industry events and with industry bodies
  • Drive continuous improvement in sales processes, tools, and client engagement

Key requirements

  • Minimum 15+ years in business development, growth strategy, or equivalent leadership roles
  • Proven revenue generation, position development, and leadership of strategic partnerships
  • Deep knowledge of the Transportation market in UK&I, with Rail expertise
  • Strong network within UK&I Transportation, including Rail Clients and Tier 1/2 Contractors
  • Experience with public sector procurement and framework agreements
  • Excellent project management and communication skills
  • Proven track record in delivering client engagement or growth initiatives
  • Experience leading strategic plans across multi-disciplinary teams
  • Strategic and analytical mindset focused on delivering results
  • Strong communication and presentation abilities
  • Knowledge of Industry dynamics and trends in Europe & India related to Transportation
  • 전 strong communication and presentation abilities
  • leadership and cross-functional collaboration
  • strategic and analytical mindset
  • market intelligence and competitive analysis
  • investment development and business cases
  • pipeline and CRM-driven governance

…

Posted: October 1st, 2026