Associate Director - Rail

Overview

In this role, you will lead and shape rail projects across Western Australia and the ANZ region, combining client engagement, project delivery, and business development. You will act as a key client interface on major rail initiatives and drive growth through strategic bids and relationship management. You’ll represent AECOM at industry events and collaborate with senior leaders and project teams to win and deliver outcomes. This is a senior, impact-oriented position in a dynamic, infrastructure-focused environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements with hybrid options
• Additional annual leave up to 6 weeks
• Volunteer and representation leave
• Flex public holidays
• Hybrid work options
• Global well-being program

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to high-quality bid responses, shaping win strategy and submissions
• Serve as a primary client interface on major rail projects
• Nurture existing client relationships and identify organic growth opportunities
• Support the selling and positioning of project outcomes and team capability
• Participate in conferences, industry forums, and client events
• Work flexibly across pursuits and live projects as needed

Key requirements

• CPEng accreditation is essential
• Strong background in rail infrastructure with end-to-end understanding of rail systems and operations
• Proven experience in business development, including shaping opportunities and growth
• Confident leading bid responses with strong written and commercial judgement
• Demonstrated ability to build, manage and maintain senior client relationships
• Comfortable in senior client-facing roles as a trusted advisor
• Experience leading and coordinating project teams in delivery environments
• Ability to manage people on projects with direction and support
• Commercially minded with balance across delivery, clients and growth
• relationship management
• communication
• leadership
• rail systems and operations
• bid management
• business development

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