Associate Director - Development Infrastructure

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Are you ready to challenge the boundaries of what's possible? We're seeking a dynamic Associate Director to lead the Development Infrastructure Team based in Cork, Ireland. The successful candidate must have a proven track record at a similar position and would join the Development Infrastructure senior management team with a focus on growing the business, project delivery and team management within the Dublin area. What can we offer? Our wide range of clients are from the private and public sector in Ireland and include developers, land owners, house builders, blue chip companies, universities, local authorities and contractors. The teams also work on a number of multidisciplinary projects as part of a wider team with their colleagues in AECOM. Job Duties include: Provide strategic leadership to the Development Infrastructure team based in Dublin. Responsible for the financial performance of the region. Lead on business development and work winning within the region with both public and private sector Clients Liaise with current and proposed clients to develop repeat and new business for the company. Establish strong working relationships with other internal teams within AECOM’s global capabilities. Expanding the AECOM business and assisting with the delivery of business targets. Prepare detailed client briefs or fee proposals for client submission and contribute to major bids Responsible for the technical delivery and financial performance of projects. Mentoring and supporting the development of the Team including Project Managers and Technical Leads Management of project teams and representing the team internally and externally at an appropriate level. Come grow with us. We develop projects from concept through to operation providing engineering and construction services for multiyear, multimillion-dollar projects for major rail and transit agencies. Our specialists provide analytical and strategic expertise for every stage of a project And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for: Civil Engineering Degree and/or Masters Degree Chartered Member of the Institution of Engineers of Ireland or Institution of Civil Engineers or relevant Institution Successful track record of building client relationships and identifying, pursuing and winning work A highly motivated individual with a passion for succeeding and developing an industry leading development infrastructure team A senior professional with proven experience in the successful delivery of Development Infrastructure projects for both public and private sector clients Experienced in working with developer clients and contractors. Experienced in supervising and developing staff. A highly motivated individual with a passion for succeeding and developing industry leading development infrastructure teams 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 [email protected] 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! Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! #EVB #BECIVILS #BEDI At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.