Ports & Maritime Client Director

• Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
• Business Line:
  Transportation
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Operating Group:
  International
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  UK - Glasgow - 177 Bothwell Street

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Ports & Maritime is a key focus area for AECOM with substantial growth potential. The team is a part of our Surface Transportation, Aviation & Ports UK&I and European business which sits within the number one rated global Transportation engineering consultancy. There are significant ongoing investment opportunities to service the defence, freight/port terminal operator, cruise, ferry terminals and renewables sectors, as well as drivers to improve efficiency, decarbonisation, application of digital solutions and improved surface connectivity.

We aim to help our clients and facilitate the movement of goods, materials, minerals, people and products from the inception, inspection, planning, design, procurement, refurbishment, management, supervision and construction of ports, port infrastructure, and coastal structures around the world.

This is a leadership role and is part of our Ports & Maritime team, supporting and working closely with the Business/Sector Lead and the senior members of the Ports team. Importantly it provides a strong link into our Transportation Global Business Line, as well as across AECOM’s UK&I business including Buildings & Places, Environment & Energy and Water business lines.

You will be a market facing champion, influencing the business to build the right relationships and pursue the right opportunities working and collaborating with other business lines. You are a highly motivated, organized, and proactive leader with a proven track record in the ports and marine consultancy industry. Your deep understanding of the UK&I and European Ports and maritime markets, coupled with your grasp of the social, political, and economic drivers that influence it, will be integral to your success in this role.

A champion for client focus and development with experience in leading diverse teams in a fast-paced environment, you have excelled in identifying, planning and delivering successful key pursuits from positioning to award while driving data‑led performance improvements. As a leader you are responsible for fostering a culture of success, engagement, and development within the team.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

The Ports and Marine business has a number of opportunities for growth and a wide geographic remit. We are looking for you to bring your existing client knowledge/contact in areas such as defense, freight, cruise, ferry terminals and offshore wind opportunities, and be able to prioritise, focus and grow our business.

Help to Grow our Port & Maritime offering across UK&I and Europe. Specific responsibilities include:

• Identify, position, plan and prioritise business development activities in the market and with clients
• Work in accordance with the Business Plan that fully reflects the market growth potential and position AECOM as the premiere Ports & Maritime consultant in EU&I by market share and reputation
• Identify key clients and key pursuits (both external and internal across the AECOM…