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AECOM is seeking a Rail & Systems Practice Director in Leeds, UK, to lead their Transportation Systems team, focusing on innovation, project delivery, and business growth. The role emphasizes strategic direction, financial management, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and safety.
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Job Summary
As a key member of our leadership team, you’ll guide our Rail & Systems Practice with a focus on project delivery, resource management, business growth, and people engagement.
You will have full accountability for the financial performance of the sub-business line, including revenue growth, margin improvement, and overhead control.
Mentor and lead a diverse team of professionals, fostering a culture of inclusion, continuous learning, and high performance.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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AECOM is seeking a Rail & Systems Practice Director in Leeds, UK, to lead their Transportation Systems team, focusing on innovation, project delivery, and business growth. The role emphasizes strategic direction, financial management, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and safety.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
strategic direction and business growth
financial and operational leadership
project delivery and business development
people management and technical stewardship
safety leadership and culture promotion
Nice-to-have
driving innovation and excellence
fostering collaborative environments
championing digital delivery and AI
acting as external figurehead
Key Requirements
Proven success in senior leadership role
Strong financial acumen and P&L management
Experience implementing workshare or offshoring models
Well-connected within UK&I infrastructure sector
Track record of securing contracts $1m–$10m
Professional qualifications in systems or adjacent fields
Chartered status (e.g., CEng, MICE) highly preferred