Aviation Client & Programme Director

Overview As Aviation Client & Programme Director you will lead growth and strategic delivery for the UK & Ireland aviation business, shaping the growth strategy and securing major opportunities. You'll cultivate executive-level client relationships, coordinate cross-functional teams, and oversee flagship aviation programmes to enhance client confidence and long-term partnership.

The role blends market-facing leadership with programme delivery, contributing to AECOM's reputation as a trusted aviation partner. This is a high-impact opportunity to drive substantial growth while delivering safe, sustainable, and profitable programmes.

Pay / Benefits hybrid work options comprehensive compensation and well-being programs diversity and inclusion focus global opportunities and industry-leading technology equal opportunity employer Disability Confident Employer Responsibilities Lead the three-year growth strategy for the Aviation Sector across UK & Ireland and convert priority opportunities Own and execute client engagement strategy with executive relationships for key aviation clients Direct end-to-end pursuit and capture of major opportunities (typically > $5M) and develop compelling proposals Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to develop differentiated winning strategies and proposals Expand AECOM's aviation profile via industry engagement, thought leadership and executive relationships Collaborate with global Aviation and Transportation teams to unlock cross-border opportunities Act as executive client sponsor for key aviation accounts and major programmes Develop account growth plans and identify opportunities to expand services across programmes Provide executive oversight of major aviation programmes focusing on schedule, cost, quality, governance and risk Drive sales bookings, pipeline conversion, revenue growth, profitability, cashflow and project governance Foster a culture of safety, sustainability and wellbeing in client engagements and programmes Develop future leaders and strengthen capability in client management, bid leadership and delivery Key requirements Proven success in pursuing and winning major infrastructure opportunities and strategic programmes Established relationships within the aviation sector and credibility with airport operators and infrastructure partners Experience growing key accounts and securing repeat business Extensive experience delivering complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure programmes Strong commercial acumen with track record of managing profitability and growth Experience operating within a global organisation leveraging international capability Inspirational leadership and ability to develop high-performing teams Advocate for safety, sustainability, innovation and client excellence Strategic thinking Executive stakeholder management Collaborative leadership Infrastructure programme delivery Pursuit and capture management Governance and risk management

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