Job Title: Executive Cost Manager - Infrastructure Location: UK Wide Role Type: Permanent About the Company We're partnering with a leading global construction consultancy, recognised for delivering expert cost and commercial management services across major infrastructure programmes. With a reputation for driving innovation and delivering value, the business supports high-profile clients across sectors such as transport, utilities, and highways. Due to continued growth across their infrastructure portfolio, we are now seeking an experienced Executive Cost Manager to join their leadership team. This is a senior-level position offering the opportunity to lead large-scale infrastructure projects, develop client relationships at the highest level, and manage internal cost management teams. About the Role As an Executive Cost Manager, you'll provide strategic cost leadership across multiple complex infrastructure projects, from early-stage cost advice through to final account. You'll be responsible for overseeing service delivery, mentoring internal teams, and acting as a trusted commercial advisor to clients. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with proven consultancy experience in large-scale infrastructure and a strong understanding of NEC contracts. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional with a collaborative mindset and strong technical grounding to influence major construction outcomes. Key Responsibilities Include: - Lead the commercial and cost management delivery on major infrastructure projects. - Manage and coordinate internal teams, ensuring high-quality service delivery across all project stages. - Build, grow, and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact. - Oversee the preparation of cost plans, estimates, and feasibility studies. - Advise on procurement strategy and lead the tendering process, including bid evaluations and recommendations. - Provide strategic input on contract administration (NEC), change control, and claims management. - Ensure accurate valuations, payment assessments, and timely settlement of final accounts. - Deliver insightful commercial reports and briefings to clients and senior stakeholders. - Support business unit directors in achieving financial targets and governance standards. - Mentor and coach junior and mid-level staff to support career development. - Identify new business development opportunities and contribute to bid preparation. - Promptly escalate issues that may impact project performance or professional indemnity. Skills & Experience Required - Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying. - Working toward or holding full membership of RICS or MRICS. - Significant post-chartership experience in a cost consultancy environment. - Strong background in infrastructure projects (e.g., highways, water, energy, transport). - Extensive knowledge of NEC contract administration and commercial strategy. - Excellent client-facing skills with the ability to manage senior stakeholders. - Proven experience leading and coordinating cost management teams. - Strong commercial, contractual, and financial acumen. - High-level communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. - Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). What we would like to offer you: - 25 days holiday entitlement (plus bank holidays and the option to buy up to a max 35-day holiday) - Contributory pension scheme - Car allowance - Life Assurance - Health Cash Plan - Cycle to work scheme For more information, contact Cate Green at (url removed) or (phone number removed).
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Executive Cost Manager - Infrastructure Location: UK Wide Role Type: Permanent About the Company We're partnering with a leading global construction consultancy, recognised for delivering expert cost and commercial management services across major infrastructure programmes. With a reputation for driving innovation and delivering value, the business supports high-profile clients across sectors such as transport, utilities, and highways. Due to continued growth across their infrastructure portfolio, we are now seeking an experienced Executive Cost Manager to join their leadership team. This is a senior-level position offering the opportunity to lead large-scale infrastructure projects, develop client relationships at the highest level, and manage internal cost management teams. About the Role As an Executive Cost Manager, you'll provide strategic cost leadership across multiple complex infrastructure projects, from early-stage cost advice through to final account. You'll be responsible for overseeing service delivery, mentoring internal teams, and acting as a trusted commercial advisor to clients. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with proven consultancy experience in large-scale infrastructure and a strong understanding of NEC contracts. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional with a collaborative mindset and strong technical grounding to influence major construction outcomes. Key Responsibilities Include: - Lead the commercial and cost management delivery on major infrastructure projects. - Manage and coordinate internal teams, ensuring high-quality service delivery across all project stages. - Build, grow, and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact. - Oversee the preparation of cost plans, estimates, and feasibility studies. - Advise on procurement strategy and lead the tendering process, including bid evaluations and recommendations. - Provide strategic input on contract administration (NEC), change control, and claims management. - Ensure accurate valuations, payment assessments, and timely settlement of final accounts. - Deliver insightful commercial reports and briefings to clients and senior stakeholders. - Support business unit directors in achieving financial targets and governance standards. - Mentor and coach junior and mid-level staff to support career development. - Identify new business development opportunities and contribute to bid preparation. - Promptly escalate issues that may impact project performance or professional indemnity. Skills & Experience Required - Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying. - Working toward or holding full membership of RICS or MRICS. - Significant post-chartership experience in a cost consultancy environment. - Strong background in infrastructure projects (e.g., highways, water, energy, transport). - Extensive knowledge of NEC contract administration and commercial strategy. - Excellent client-facing skills with the ability to manage senior stakeholders. - Proven experience leading and coordinating cost management teams. - Strong commercial, contractual, and financial acumen. - High-level communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. - Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). What we would like to offer you: - 25 days holiday entitlement (plus bank holidays and the option to buy up to a max 35-day holiday) - Contributory pension scheme - Car allowance - Life Assurance - Health Cash Plan - Cycle to work scheme For more information, contact Cate Green at (url removed) or (phone number removed).
VolkerWessels UK is a market leading contracting group of five closely linked businesses. We provide integrated and ground-breaking solutions for the civil engineering and construction sectors, with specialisms in rail, highways, airports, marine, defence, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. Reporting into our ICT Infrastructure Manager, you'll maintain and support our UK infrastructure, aiding in the transition to cloud services. A collaborative, proactive attitude is essential, as you will work closely with the business to ensure new technologies align with our strategic goals and ICT governance framework. Our role Designing, deploying, and managing secure, scalable, and robust cloud environments. Implementing and optimising cloud infrastructure for best cost, performance, and security. Developing scripts for automating cloud/server functions. Developing & Maintaining integrations with our Azure environment. Collaborating with IT security to monitor the company's cloud privacy. Maintain and support the infrastructure technology stack to ensure optimal availability. Configuration, administration, installation, and maintenance of server hardware and software. Collaboration across the ICT department Key stakeholder in creation and delivery of technology roadmaps Manage projects end to end where required. Create and update in-depth documentation including LLD's. About you You'll have experience in a similar role coupled with Microsoft Azure Administrator AZ104 (essential). You'll also have Advanced Entra ID, In depth active directory knowledge, In depth Dataverse knowledge, In depth Logic Apps Knowledge, as well as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Essential: Knowledge of firewalls and routers, Windows Server, Intermediate Exchange Knowledge, Advanced M365 knowledge Microsoft OS troubleshooting VMware knowledge Remote Desktop Services SCCM / Intune Microsoft SQL server knowledge PowerShell scripting ISCSI SAN's Strong organisational and communication skills. Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. Desirable: Network+ CCNA/CCNP Fortinet products Rubrik would be desirable. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerWessels UK operate through five separate, but complementary businesses, working in collaboration and using our specialist skills to deliver an integrated service for our clients. At any one time, our people are working on our sites or in our offices, for around 250 projects across the UK. Everyday we overcome challenges, fulfilling our commitments, no matter what. That's what our business is about, that's how our people find satisfaction in their jobs. This role is permanent, full time and based at our Hoddesdon head office. Please note that there will be on call expectations with this role. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
VolkerWessels UK is a market leading contracting group of five closely linked businesses. We provide integrated and ground-breaking solutions for the civil engineering and construction sectors, with specialisms in rail, highways, airports, marine, defence, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. Reporting into our ICT Infrastructure Manager, you'll maintain and support our UK infrastructure, aiding in the transition to cloud services. A collaborative, proactive attitude is essential, as you will work closely with the business to ensure new technologies align with our strategic goals and ICT governance framework. Our role Designing, deploying, and managing secure, scalable, and robust cloud environments. Implementing and optimising cloud infrastructure for best cost, performance, and security. Developing scripts for automating cloud/server functions. Developing & Maintaining integrations with our Azure environment. Collaborating with IT security to monitor the company's cloud privacy. Maintain and support the infrastructure technology stack to ensure optimal availability. Configuration, administration, installation, and maintenance of server hardware and software. Collaboration across the ICT department Key stakeholder in creation and delivery of technology roadmaps Manage projects end to end where required. Create and update in-depth documentation including LLD's. About you You'll have experience in a similar role coupled with Microsoft Azure Administrator AZ104 (essential). You'll also have Advanced Entra ID, In depth active directory knowledge, In depth Dataverse knowledge, In depth Logic Apps Knowledge, as well as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Essential: Knowledge of firewalls and routers, Windows Server, Intermediate Exchange Knowledge, Advanced M365 knowledge Microsoft OS troubleshooting VMware knowledge Remote Desktop Services SCCM / Intune Microsoft SQL server knowledge PowerShell scripting ISCSI SAN's Strong organisational and communication skills. Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. Desirable: Network+ CCNA/CCNP Fortinet products Rubrik would be desirable. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerWessels UK operate through five separate, but complementary businesses, working in collaboration and using our specialist skills to deliver an integrated service for our clients. At any one time, our people are working on our sites or in our offices, for around 250 projects across the UK. Everyday we overcome challenges, fulfilling our commitments, no matter what. That's what our business is about, that's how our people find satisfaction in their jobs. This role is permanent, full time and based at our Hoddesdon head office. Please note that there will be on call expectations with this role. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
Our client is on a mission to enable their customers to unlock their business potential via Sage X3, Sage Intacct, as well as their propriety X3CloudDocs solution. The company is the longest standing Sage X3 partner in the UK with over 450 years of combined expertise in the sale, implementation, development and support of Sage X3. Helping their customers grow and evolve their business, arming them with the tools and skills to perform at their best, is at the heart of what they do! With the business going from strength to strength, they're now looking to hire an experienced Operations Director for a hybrid role - working three days a week from their office in the Fleet area. About the role Our client is entering an exciting new phase of growth and is looking for a commercially minded Operations Director to help them scale up sustainably, a strategic operator ready to make their mark. As part of the senior leadership team, you ll play a central role in aligning their people, processes, and systems to support long-term success. You ll thrive if you re hands-on, solutions-focused, and unafraid to challenge the status quo in pursuit of better ways of working. They value fresh thinking and welcome constructive disruption - especially when it leads to smarter, more scalable outcomes. They re a values-led company that cares about how things get done - not just the outcomes - and they are looking for someone who leads with empathy, pragmatism, and purpose. Key Areas of Activity Strategic Leadership - drive the profitable and efficient delivery of professional services by aligning operations with the company s growth strategy, ensuring strong governance, financial control, and resource planning across departments Customer Relationship Management - act as a senior point of contact for key clients, fostering strong relationships, ensuring satisfaction, and collaborating across teams to support retention and account growth Project Delivery Oversight - oversee successful project execution with a focus on customer experience, governance, risk management, and continuous improvement through effective tools, communication, and escalation protocols. Consultancy Services - ensure the consultancy team is equipped and enabled to deliver high-quality, commercially viable solutions, while driving standardised methods, continuous improvement, and alignment with sales opportunities Customer Support Management - lead a responsive and effective support function by monitoring KPIs, enhancing service offerings, and embedding a customer-centric, knowledge-sharing culture Operational Efficiency - enhance delivery effectiveness by streamlining systems, defining performance metrics, improving collaboration, and implementing business procedures that drive productivity and service chargeability People & Team Leadership - build and inspire a high-performing, innovative operations team through strong leadership, development, workforce planning, and a culture of accountability and continuous learning About the rewards At this company there is on offer: Competitive base salary Bonus scheme 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Healthcare Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme Volunteering Leave Discretionary paid sick leave Flexibility to work on a hybrid basis (3 days per week at the office in the Fleet area) Free car parking available About You For the role of Operations Director our client is looking for a commercially minded and delivery-focused leader who combines strategic vision with hands-on operational expertise. In terms of knowledge skills and experience, you ll need: Senior-level experience in operations, service delivery, or programme management within an ERP or enterprise software consultancy would be highly advantageous Strong understanding of ERP implementation, preferably Sage X3, Intacct, NetSuite, SAP B1/ByDesign or similar platforms Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams including consultants, project managers, and support staff. In-depth knowledge of project governance, delivery methodologies i.e. Waterfall, Agile or hybrid, and risk management Experience in resource and capacity planning, alongside service quality and process improvement. Commercial acumen with the ability to balance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency Strong communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills You ll also be a strategic, hands-on leader with high emotional intelligence and a collaborative style. Calm under pressure and solutions-focused, you can communicate with clarity, make sound, data-led decisions, and bring a drive for innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. You ll hold a relevant degree or equivalent experience, alongside recognised project or programme management credentials (such as PRINCE2, PMP or Agile), with additional certifications like ITIL, Six Sigma or ERP product training seen as a bonus. About the company In the role of Operations Director, you ll have the opportunity to work hands-on with cutting-edge technology and innovative products that make a real impact for their customers. The company value the energy and collaboration that comes from working together in person - sharing ideas, solving problems, and supporting one another in ways that simply aren t the same remotely. That s why there will be a requirement to spend three days a week in the office, located in leafy Church Crookham (GU52 0RJ), with good links to the M3 and A30. How to Apply Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising this role on behalf of the Hiring Company and your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to. Please only apply if you consent to these terms. You must reside in and have eligibility to work and reside in the UK. Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted. If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Our client is on a mission to enable their customers to unlock their business potential via Sage X3, Sage Intacct, as well as their propriety X3CloudDocs solution. The company is the longest standing Sage X3 partner in the UK with over 450 years of combined expertise in the sale, implementation, development and support of Sage X3. Helping their customers grow and evolve their business, arming them with the tools and skills to perform at their best, is at the heart of what they do! With the business going from strength to strength, they're now looking to hire an experienced Operations Director for a hybrid role - working three days a week from their office in the Fleet area. About the role Our client is entering an exciting new phase of growth and is looking for a commercially minded Operations Director to help them scale up sustainably, a strategic operator ready to make their mark. As part of the senior leadership team, you ll play a central role in aligning their people, processes, and systems to support long-term success. You ll thrive if you re hands-on, solutions-focused, and unafraid to challenge the status quo in pursuit of better ways of working. They value fresh thinking and welcome constructive disruption - especially when it leads to smarter, more scalable outcomes. They re a values-led company that cares about how things get done - not just the outcomes - and they are looking for someone who leads with empathy, pragmatism, and purpose. Key Areas of Activity Strategic Leadership - drive the profitable and efficient delivery of professional services by aligning operations with the company s growth strategy, ensuring strong governance, financial control, and resource planning across departments Customer Relationship Management - act as a senior point of contact for key clients, fostering strong relationships, ensuring satisfaction, and collaborating across teams to support retention and account growth Project Delivery Oversight - oversee successful project execution with a focus on customer experience, governance, risk management, and continuous improvement through effective tools, communication, and escalation protocols. Consultancy Services - ensure the consultancy team is equipped and enabled to deliver high-quality, commercially viable solutions, while driving standardised methods, continuous improvement, and alignment with sales opportunities Customer Support Management - lead a responsive and effective support function by monitoring KPIs, enhancing service offerings, and embedding a customer-centric, knowledge-sharing culture Operational Efficiency - enhance delivery effectiveness by streamlining systems, defining performance metrics, improving collaboration, and implementing business procedures that drive productivity and service chargeability People & Team Leadership - build and inspire a high-performing, innovative operations team through strong leadership, development, workforce planning, and a culture of accountability and continuous learning About the rewards At this company there is on offer: Competitive base salary Bonus scheme 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Healthcare Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme Volunteering Leave Discretionary paid sick leave Flexibility to work on a hybrid basis (3 days per week at the office in the Fleet area) Free car parking available About You For the role of Operations Director our client is looking for a commercially minded and delivery-focused leader who combines strategic vision with hands-on operational expertise. In terms of knowledge skills and experience, you ll need: Senior-level experience in operations, service delivery, or programme management within an ERP or enterprise software consultancy would be highly advantageous Strong understanding of ERP implementation, preferably Sage X3, Intacct, NetSuite, SAP B1/ByDesign or similar platforms Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams including consultants, project managers, and support staff. In-depth knowledge of project governance, delivery methodologies i.e. Waterfall, Agile or hybrid, and risk management Experience in resource and capacity planning, alongside service quality and process improvement. Commercial acumen with the ability to balance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency Strong communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills You ll also be a strategic, hands-on leader with high emotional intelligence and a collaborative style. Calm under pressure and solutions-focused, you can communicate with clarity, make sound, data-led decisions, and bring a drive for innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. You ll hold a relevant degree or equivalent experience, alongside recognised project or programme management credentials (such as PRINCE2, PMP or Agile), with additional certifications like ITIL, Six Sigma or ERP product training seen as a bonus. About the company In the role of Operations Director, you ll have the opportunity to work hands-on with cutting-edge technology and innovative products that make a real impact for their customers. The company value the energy and collaboration that comes from working together in person - sharing ideas, solving problems, and supporting one another in ways that simply aren t the same remotely. That s why there will be a requirement to spend three days a week in the office, located in leafy Church Crookham (GU52 0RJ), with good links to the M3 and A30. How to Apply Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising this role on behalf of the Hiring Company and your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to. Please only apply if you consent to these terms. You must reside in and have eligibility to work and reside in the UK. Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted. If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Start here. Grow here. Our Highways & Infrastructure team, within our Transportation business line, have a vacancy for an Regional Director / Technical Director with experience in leading the delivery of transportation engineering schemes in our Belfast office. You will be joining our team who are recognised as market leaders in the delivery of major road infrastructure, public transport, rail, greenways and active travel, and that has a track record of delivering high profile and impactful projects across the country. The successful candidate will be joining a growing team of over 70 Highways staff in Ireland that are actively involved in the delivery and services to a range of both local and national clients, with projects at all phases of delivery over the next few years. You will be part of the supporting management team for the wider Ireland transportation team of over 150 staff. You will have a proven team leadership, business development, project delivery and business management experience within a commercial environment. The role would suit a self-motivated individual looking to advance their career in a dynamic team. In addition to delivering work within the local office the role will involve working with other AECOM teams in the UK and Ireland. We are therefore seeking candidates who are able to work flexibly across other AECOM offices as projects dictate to support the wider business. Current & Upcoming Projects: RoI Major Transport Projects N4 Mullingar to Longford M21 Adare Bypass Carlow Southern Relief Road & Multi Modal Transport Corridor N3 M50 to Clonee & the N3 Bus Priority and Active Travel Scheme NI Major Transport Projects A24 Ballynahi n ch Bypass Newry Southern Relief Road Asset Management and Renewals TII Standards Commission - Network Asset Management and Maintenance Framework DBFO1 Package 1 Northern Ireland - Technical Advisory Services Greenways and Active Travel Extensive greenway programme for TII and Local Authorities across the country, including Lough Key Greenway in Roscommon, three major greenways in West Cork, the Galway to Oughterard Greenway, and five major greenways in Donegal, (>300km) Large scale complex urban scheme and public realm schemes for Local Authorities across the country. Public Transport Large scale bus infrastructure design projects and bus infrastructure programmes for the National Transport Authority Energy Transition Major HV Cabling and Sub Station projects for Eirgid and ESB, including Rinawade (Liffey Park) GIS, 110kV GIS Substation Kilcarbery, Co. Dublin, and 110kV AIS Substation Clonfad, Co. Meath, and Tuam MV off load + 38kV Onshore Cable Installation -(Cloon, Galway ) Civils input and associated co-ordination for multiple solar farms and windfarms and their associated grid connections, for example the Wexford Hub Solar Farm (33kV and 110KV Cable Installation) Support and development of CoP for various cabling civils specifications for Eirgrid Here's what you'll do: Deliver: The Highways team are responsible for the full lifecycle delivery of projects aimed at improving our streets and places for local authority clients across Ireland. We provide feasibility, concept, preliminary and detailed design, community engagement, project delivery and construction management services on a wide range of multi-discipline transportation projects. In addition, we support other AECOM business lines where their projects have a specialised transportation interface. Oversee: You will be responsible for the appointment of competent discipline lead engineers for technical delivery. Plan and develop engineering tasks concerned with unique problems. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of novel concepts and approaches. Provide Expertise: Offer technical knowledge and expertise to the design team on all aspects of multi-disciplinary projects, from conceptual phases to implementation. Ensure Quality: Working through the complexities of our Transportation projects, you will hold our clients' hands and overcome problems in unison when they inevitably arise. Provide Health, Safety and Wellness leadership to the district team consistent with AECOM's safety policies and procedures to deliver a safe and healthy working environment for the project team members. Collaborate: Leading a team of multi-disciplinary engineers to deliver integrated designs and building effective relationships with our technical teams and Clients. Key Responsibilities: Develop sound client relationships, being alert to commercial opportunities, identifying emerging opportunities and developing strategies to fully exploit them. Following successful accreditation on the AECOM project management system act as a Project Director and Project Manager including monitoring financial performance. Comprehensive training on AECOM's project management system will be provided. Ensure Technical content and quality of output produced is in line with the project brief. Support and monitor team skills and ensure they are up to date with current best practice, techniques, and innovation. Manage career progression of line reports and support with recruitment Support senior management of the Transportation team and deputising for the key Directors in Ireland as required. Development of Client relationships through business development being the key point of contact for meetings and liaison. Prepare detailed proposals, client briefs and fee proposals and contribute to or lead bids. Establishing strong working relationships with other internal teams across AECOM's business lines including Streets, Planning, Structures, Water, Power, Landscape. Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Here's what we're looking for: A successful track record of relevant experience in the management and delivery of complex civils engineering and/or transport engineering projects, particularly sustainable infrastructure projects and roads/traffic engineering projects. Experience in associated design standards for roads and active travel in the UK and Ireland. A good working knowledge of the forms of contract used by clients on the island of Ireland, including the New Engineering Contract and the Government Construction Contracts Committee Public Works Contract. Commercial acumen in relation to the management of opportunities and risks on projects contracts. Preferred Qualification: Relevant degree and will have Chartered status along with membership of a professional institution or ability to achieve similar if moving for other jurisdictions. We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you! Additional Information Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Siobhan Osborne About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities . click apply for full job details
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Start here. Grow here. Our Highways & Infrastructure team, within our Transportation business line, have a vacancy for an Regional Director / Technical Director with experience in leading the delivery of transportation engineering schemes in our Belfast office. You will be joining our team who are recognised as market leaders in the delivery of major road infrastructure, public transport, rail, greenways and active travel, and that has a track record of delivering high profile and impactful projects across the country. The successful candidate will be joining a growing team of over 70 Highways staff in Ireland that are actively involved in the delivery and services to a range of both local and national clients, with projects at all phases of delivery over the next few years. You will be part of the supporting management team for the wider Ireland transportation team of over 150 staff. You will have a proven team leadership, business development, project delivery and business management experience within a commercial environment. The role would suit a self-motivated individual looking to advance their career in a dynamic team. In addition to delivering work within the local office the role will involve working with other AECOM teams in the UK and Ireland. We are therefore seeking candidates who are able to work flexibly across other AECOM offices as projects dictate to support the wider business. Current & Upcoming Projects: RoI Major Transport Projects N4 Mullingar to Longford M21 Adare Bypass Carlow Southern Relief Road & Multi Modal Transport Corridor N3 M50 to Clonee & the N3 Bus Priority and Active Travel Scheme NI Major Transport Projects A24 Ballynahi n ch Bypass Newry Southern Relief Road Asset Management and Renewals TII Standards Commission - Network Asset Management and Maintenance Framework DBFO1 Package 1 Northern Ireland - Technical Advisory Services Greenways and Active Travel Extensive greenway programme for TII and Local Authorities across the country, including Lough Key Greenway in Roscommon, three major greenways in West Cork, the Galway to Oughterard Greenway, and five major greenways in Donegal, (>300km) Large scale complex urban scheme and public realm schemes for Local Authorities across the country. Public Transport Large scale bus infrastructure design projects and bus infrastructure programmes for the National Transport Authority Energy Transition Major HV Cabling and Sub Station projects for Eirgid and ESB, including Rinawade (Liffey Park) GIS, 110kV GIS Substation Kilcarbery, Co. Dublin, and 110kV AIS Substation Clonfad, Co. Meath, and Tuam MV off load + 38kV Onshore Cable Installation -(Cloon, Galway ) Civils input and associated co-ordination for multiple solar farms and windfarms and their associated grid connections, for example the Wexford Hub Solar Farm (33kV and 110KV Cable Installation) Support and development of CoP for various cabling civils specifications for Eirgrid Here's what you'll do: Deliver: The Highways team are responsible for the full lifecycle delivery of projects aimed at improving our streets and places for local authority clients across Ireland. We provide feasibility, concept, preliminary and detailed design, community engagement, project delivery and construction management services on a wide range of multi-discipline transportation projects. In addition, we support other AECOM business lines where their projects have a specialised transportation interface. Oversee: You will be responsible for the appointment of competent discipline lead engineers for technical delivery. Plan and develop engineering tasks concerned with unique problems. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of novel concepts and approaches. Provide Expertise: Offer technical knowledge and expertise to the design team on all aspects of multi-disciplinary projects, from conceptual phases to implementation. Ensure Quality: Working through the complexities of our Transportation projects, you will hold our clients' hands and overcome problems in unison when they inevitably arise. Provide Health, Safety and Wellness leadership to the district team consistent with AECOM's safety policies and procedures to deliver a safe and healthy working environment for the project team members. Collaborate: Leading a team of multi-disciplinary engineers to deliver integrated designs and building effective relationships with our technical teams and Clients. Key Responsibilities: Develop sound client relationships, being alert to commercial opportunities, identifying emerging opportunities and developing strategies to fully exploit them. Following successful accreditation on the AECOM project management system act as a Project Director and Project Manager including monitoring financial performance. Comprehensive training on AECOM's project management system will be provided. Ensure Technical content and quality of output produced is in line with the project brief. Support and monitor team skills and ensure they are up to date with current best practice, techniques, and innovation. Manage career progression of line reports and support with recruitment Support senior management of the Transportation team and deputising for the key Directors in Ireland as required. Development of Client relationships through business development being the key point of contact for meetings and liaison. Prepare detailed proposals, client briefs and fee proposals and contribute to or lead bids. Establishing strong working relationships with other internal teams across AECOM's business lines including Streets, Planning, Structures, Water, Power, Landscape. Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Here's what we're looking for: A successful track record of relevant experience in the management and delivery of complex civils engineering and/or transport engineering projects, particularly sustainable infrastructure projects and roads/traffic engineering projects. Experience in associated design standards for roads and active travel in the UK and Ireland. A good working knowledge of the forms of contract used by clients on the island of Ireland, including the New Engineering Contract and the Government Construction Contracts Committee Public Works Contract. Commercial acumen in relation to the management of opportunities and risks on projects contracts. Preferred Qualification: Relevant degree and will have Chartered status along with membership of a professional institution or ability to achieve similar if moving for other jurisdictions. We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you! Additional Information Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Siobhan Osborne About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities . click apply for full job details
Joining Arup Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Around the globe, Arup's electrical engineers bring specialist expertise to solutions forbuildings,transport infrastructure and energy, water and waste utilities. Our comprehensive services include energy audits, demand assessment, supply and system resilience, utilities consultancy and sustainable electrical engineering design. Whether in commercial property, retail, sport,mission-critical facilities, the arts or any market, we meet the creative and commercial demands of designers and developers. We are trusted to bring inventive solutions to complex technical challenges for clients in the Midlands including: NHS, University of Warwick, University of Nottingham, Defra (Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs) Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and Rolls-Royce PLC. Whatever the role or specialism, our people are passionate about what they do, they believe in our values and are happy to come to work every day. And this is why people choose to work here and stay. The Opportunity As a Senior / Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer within our building engineering group you will undertake a key role in delivering our clients' requirements. You will work with the Arup project leadership to oversee the technical engineering and project delivery. Your Electrical Engineering background will come in to its own when helping to guide the technical direction of our projects, and when helping members of the Electrical team achieve their full potential. You will have the opportunity to use the latest digital tools developed by Microsoft and Autodesk to support the delivery of your projects. When you find that current tools don't deliver what you need, you can help Arup to create new digital tools that improve our design process or deliver our services to clients in ways not seen before. You can work with our software developers to integrate these through our smart buildings design. Day-to-day, we work in project groups, supported by geographical discipline teams. Our global business and skills networks provide us with the ability to develop as individuals based on projects and research conducted around the world. As the technical leader and member of the project team you should have excellent communication skills, allowing you to maintain relationships with your client, your team and the wider Arup. You will communicate progress, potential issues and risks to inform and propose mitigation to your client, the Project Manager and internally. You will support the Project Manager to control budgets for projects, key milestones and targets including time, cost, quality and safety to ensure that objectives are achieved in line with programme plans. The knowledge, skills and experience we value are varied as we continue to develop diverse teams. You will help to foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to supporting others across the team in delivering a high-quality service. In delivery, you should understand your clients' requirements and the impacts of the success factors of the project, developing a schedule and delivery plan to ensure success. Key responsibilities you will hold when undertaking this role: Leading Arup multi-disciplinary design teams from project inception through to completion Communicating our designs with our clients and collaborators Working with the Internal team to deliver holistic design solutions Utilising BIM for reviewing design coordination Managing the design programme Chairing internal and external design team meetings Keeping up to date with current legislation and regulations Working with the Project Director to ensure commercial success At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect ourdiverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. Is this role right for you? We are seeking candidates who: Are Chartered Engineers (or close to Chartership via IET or CIBSE) with a strong background in electrical building services design. Have proven experience managing and delivering multi-disciplinary design projects within a consultancy environment; values quality and enjoys delivering Are proficient in BIM and digital design tools; experience with Revit MEP is highly desirable. Have strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with clients. Can demonstrate strong commercial awareness and a solid track record of delivering high-quality, technically excellent electrical designs & innovative solutions in the built environment. Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Louise Raisbeck( ) Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email. What we offer you At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs. Different people, shared values. Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you. Our Application Process To understand what to expect next, please visit our Stay safe online - Arup will never ask for payment or your bank details as part of our recruitment process. Recruitment Agencies - We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list. Closing date: 3rd September 2025 -We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Joining Arup Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Around the globe, Arup's electrical engineers bring specialist expertise to solutions forbuildings,transport infrastructure and energy, water and waste utilities. Our comprehensive services include energy audits, demand assessment, supply and system resilience, utilities consultancy and sustainable electrical engineering design. Whether in commercial property, retail, sport,mission-critical facilities, the arts or any market, we meet the creative and commercial demands of designers and developers. We are trusted to bring inventive solutions to complex technical challenges for clients in the Midlands including: NHS, University of Warwick, University of Nottingham, Defra (Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs) Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and Rolls-Royce PLC. Whatever the role or specialism, our people are passionate about what they do, they believe in our values and are happy to come to work every day. And this is why people choose to work here and stay. The Opportunity As a Senior / Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer within our building engineering group you will undertake a key role in delivering our clients' requirements. You will work with the Arup project leadership to oversee the technical engineering and project delivery. Your Electrical Engineering background will come in to its own when helping to guide the technical direction of our projects, and when helping members of the Electrical team achieve their full potential. You will have the opportunity to use the latest digital tools developed by Microsoft and Autodesk to support the delivery of your projects. When you find that current tools don't deliver what you need, you can help Arup to create new digital tools that improve our design process or deliver our services to clients in ways not seen before. You can work with our software developers to integrate these through our smart buildings design. Day-to-day, we work in project groups, supported by geographical discipline teams. Our global business and skills networks provide us with the ability to develop as individuals based on projects and research conducted around the world. As the technical leader and member of the project team you should have excellent communication skills, allowing you to maintain relationships with your client, your team and the wider Arup. You will communicate progress, potential issues and risks to inform and propose mitigation to your client, the Project Manager and internally. You will support the Project Manager to control budgets for projects, key milestones and targets including time, cost, quality and safety to ensure that objectives are achieved in line with programme plans. The knowledge, skills and experience we value are varied as we continue to develop diverse teams. You will help to foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to supporting others across the team in delivering a high-quality service. In delivery, you should understand your clients' requirements and the impacts of the success factors of the project, developing a schedule and delivery plan to ensure success. Key responsibilities you will hold when undertaking this role: Leading Arup multi-disciplinary design teams from project inception through to completion Communicating our designs with our clients and collaborators Working with the Internal team to deliver holistic design solutions Utilising BIM for reviewing design coordination Managing the design programme Chairing internal and external design team meetings Keeping up to date with current legislation and regulations Working with the Project Director to ensure commercial success At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect ourdiverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. Is this role right for you? We are seeking candidates who: Are Chartered Engineers (or close to Chartership via IET or CIBSE) with a strong background in electrical building services design. Have proven experience managing and delivering multi-disciplinary design projects within a consultancy environment; values quality and enjoys delivering Are proficient in BIM and digital design tools; experience with Revit MEP is highly desirable. Have strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with clients. Can demonstrate strong commercial awareness and a solid track record of delivering high-quality, technically excellent electrical designs & innovative solutions in the built environment. Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Louise Raisbeck( ) Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email. What we offer you At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs. Different people, shared values. Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you. Our Application Process To understand what to expect next, please visit our Stay safe online - Arup will never ask for payment or your bank details as part of our recruitment process. Recruitment Agencies - We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list. Closing date: 3rd September 2025 -We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.
