AGL Associate Director - Aviation

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Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to work with a team of talented engineers and shape the future of Aviation?

Aviation is one of the key focus sectors at AECOM, a business sector which sits within our number-one-rated global transportation engineering consultancy. Our clients are beginning to re-invest in their assets, to ensure they are in the right condition, but also to ensure their capacity needs of the future. Aviation Infrastructure is also expected to grow as a business.

We are currently looking for an AGL Associate Director / Technical Director, to help grow the project pipeline, lead and expand the team. In this role, you will develop winning proposals, provide technical oversight and guidance on design and project manage on a range of aviation electrical projects across the UK and Internationally with a strong focus on delivering modern, future focussed aviation systems and services in a sustainable manner with a view on carbon footprint reduction to our airport clients.

Open to locations across the UK.

Current & Upcoming Projects:

• A wide range of airfield upgrades and rehabilitation projects both in civil and military markets.
• Recent major bid successes on overseas airports.
• Continued work with our established client based both in the UK&I and internationally.
• A regular programme of airfield asset inspections, both at home and overseas.

Here's what you'll do:

• Deliver: Work within the existing AGL team, which forms part of the broader Aviation civil infrastructure team to oversee AGL projects within Civil and Military airfields in the UK&I and overseas. Working as part of the broader aviation team to manage existing and foster new clients, grow the project pipeline and expand the team.
• Oversee: Be directly involved in the delivery of AGL projects through technical guidance and project oversight, delivering design elements directly and providing client stakeholder engagement and technical assurance.
• Provide Expertise: Offer technical knowledge and support to the design team and our clients on all aspects of multi-disciplinary projects, from conceptual phases, through design and construction, in to handover to operations.
• Ensure Quality: A large part of the role will require a keen eye for detail in reviewing and approving design team outputs and the ability to be able to fully interpret and correctly apply the various aviation standards, such ICAO, EASA, CAA, FAA and Military Regulatory Articles.
• Collaborate: Working within a team of multi-disciplinary engineers and across the wider AECOM structure to deliver integrated, efficient and effective design solutions and build enduring relationships with our technical teams and Clients as trusted advisors.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

• Technical Experience: Demonstrable specific experience in delivery of AGL and electrical design within an airport environment, airfield operations, airport engineering and the airport-specific construction sector at a senior professional level.
• Project Management and Delivery: Previous experience of leading and working within AGL teams participating in multi-disciplinary project teams and delivering projects to the required technical and quality standards, managing resource inputs, programmes and budgets.
• Detailed working knowledge of the aviation AGL marketplace, with a comprehensive network of contacts including AGL lighting suppliers, control systems specialists, High Mast Lighting and electrical substations.
• Strong practical understanding of airports and the aviation industry, including best practices and emerging technologies.
• Substantial diverse experience of working in the AGL sector as a consultant delivering projects and having directly dealt with clients in the UK and Europe.

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 ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.

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!

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