Associate Director – Aviation

Company: AECOM
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Overview

As an Associate Director in AECOM’s Aviation Infrastructure team, you will lead the development and delivery of multi-disciplinary airport projects and align objectives with the firm’s strategic goals. You’ll drive technical excellence, oversee design and construction support, and cultivate strong client relationships to grow our aviation portfolio. The role spans masterplanning through handover, across commercial hubs, greenfield airports, and military installations. You’ll mentor a high-performing team and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion. This is a chance to shape resilient, sustainable airport infrastructure while advancing your leadership impact within a全球ly‑

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid working model
  • career development opportunities
  • AECOM University
  • volunteering days
  • flexible benefits
  • well-being programs

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and delivery of multi-disciplinary airport projects
  • Ensure high-quality technical delivery and design excellence
  • Build and maintain relationships with key clients and provide strategic advice
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the Aviation Infrastructure sector; lead bids and proposals
  • Recruit, mentor and develop airport planners, civil engineers, and aeronautical ground lighting designers; foster collaboration and inclusion

Key requirements

  • Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Professional qualification: Institution of Civil Engineers (or equivalent)
  • Significant experience in design, planning and construction support within the airport environment
  • Knowledge of Civil and Military Aviation standards and practices (ICAO, EASA, CAA, FAA, MAA)
  • Exceptional communication skills to influence stakeholders and grow our pipeline
  • Solution-oriented mindset; confident to challenge status quo and propose innovations
  • Experience leading project teams and building a positive culture focused on learning and technical excellence
  • exceptional communication
  • leadership and people development
  • stakeholder engagement
  • airport design and planning
  • construction support for aviation projects
  • knowledge of ICAO/EASA/CAA/FAA/MAA standards

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Posted: October 24th, 2026