Rail Programme Director

Company Overview

AECOM is a leading global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to improving communities by delivering complex projects and services that create lasting legacies. With a workforce of over 50,000 professionals around the world, we bring together expertise in planning, design, engineering, science, digital innovation, and project management to deliver a better world.

Role Overview

We are seeking a commercially astute and strategic Programme Director to spearhead the expansion and execution of critical Rail and Transit programmes across Ireland. Reporting to the Transportation Ireland Sector Director and collaborating closely with sector leadership and global transportation teams, this role is pivotal in guiding and delivering our 3-year growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the sector’s growth strategies within the UK and Ireland, supporting overarching leadership goals.
• Drive client engagement, strategic positioning, and manage bid processes to secure major projects with values exceeding $5 million.
• Own the complete life cycle of winning and delivering substantial rail transit programs, including hybrid delivery models.
• Strengthen market presence and cultivate relationships with infrastructure stakeholders such as owners, operators, and contractors.
• Collaborate with international teams across Europe and India to share knowledge, resources, and capabilities for expanding growth.
• Serve as the principal representative for AECOM on major programmes, ensuring excellence in delivery and client satisfaction.
• Develop and sustain strategic client partnerships to encourage repeat business and continuous improvement based on feedback and outcomes.
• Lead coordination with contractors, partners, and supply chains to foster high-performing interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensure projects meet rigorous standards for schedule, cost, quality, and governance compliance.
• Manage robust commercial performance including revenue growth, margins, cash flow, and utilization optimization.
• Champion development of workforce capability aligned with long-term strategic growth, including collaboration across business lines and geographies.
• Promote a culture of safety, health, environmental stewardship, and wellbeing, embedding best practices across all projects.

Candidate Profile

• Established market leader with demonstrable success in securing and managing large-scale infrastructure contracts.
• Proven expertise delivering complex multidisciplinary infrastructure projects profitably and efficiently.
• Experience engaging with diverse infrastructure clients including owners, operators, and construction partners.
• Strong commercial and financial management skills with a track record of driving key project metrics.
• Comfortable working in a global organizational setting with cross-sector and geographical collaboration.
• Exceptional leadership abilities focused on team development and fostering long-term organizational capabilities.
• Deep commitment to safety, wellbeing, sustainability, quality, and innovation principles.

Additional Information

Employment includes an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. We uphold a secure and trustworthy recruitment process, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds including those with disabilities. As a global Fortune 500 company, AECOM offers extensive benefits, flexible hybrid work models, and a dynamic culture promoting inclusivity and professional growth.