Associate Director Highway & Traffic engineering

Company Description

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Start here. Grow here. Our Streets Scotland team has a vacancy in our Glasgow office for an Associate Director with experience in leading traffic, highways, and sustainable transport projects, and with a strong track record in work winning and client leadership. The successful candidate will share our ethos of delivering impactful, practical solutions and providing high‑quality service across Scotland public sector clients.

This role will support the continued growth of our Scotland business by strengthening existing client relationships and building new ones across multiple local authorities and national agencies.

The Streets Scotland team delivers feasibility, concept, preliminary and detailed design, community engagement, project delivery and construction‑stage support across a wide range of transport and public‑realm projects. These include active travel, public transport priority, junction and corridor improvements, road safety, and wider placemaking initiatives. You will be joining a collaborative, supportive team recognised for leadership in sustainable transport and traffic engineering across Scotland.

This role is ideal for a self‑motivated individual looking to further develop their leadership impact at a regional level. In addition to delivering work within Scotland, the role involves close collaboration with teams across the UK & Ireland business and regular interaction with our EC colleagues in India.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Scottish local authorities, regional partnerships, and national agencies.
• Stay alert to commercial opportunities, identify emerging needs, and develop strategies to position AECOM effectively in the Scottish market.

• Lead and contribute to bids for Scotland‑based frameworks and commissions, including Scotland Excel, City of Edinburgh Council, Glasgow City Council, Transport Scotland, and other local clients.
• Prepare detailed proposals, fee submissions, and client briefs aligned with local frameworks and procurement processes.
• Support both regional and UK‑wide business development objectives.

• Act as Project Director and Project Manager following accreditation on AECOM’s project management system.
• Oversee project performance, commercial delivery, programme, and risk management across a portfolio of Scottish projects.
• Ensure compliance with AECOM project governance standards (training will be provided).

• Lead the technical development, direction, and quality of work outputs across complex traffic, transport, and sustainable infrastructure projects.
• Promote innovation, best practice, and quality assurance across the Streets Scotland discipline.

• Act as a committed and proactive Line Manager, supporting the development and progression of team members in Glasgow and across Scotland.
• Identify and support upskilling needs to align with emerging Scottish policy and technical requirements.

• Support the leadership of the Streets Scotland team and deputise for senior managers as required.
• Play an active role in recruitment and talent development to…