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Technical Director - Highways & Active Travel

AECOM
Sustainable Transport
Sustainable Transport
£90,000 - £130,000/Year
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Description

Location
Aldgate, London (with option to work from St Albans office)

Hours
Flexible hybrid working model, typically 2-3 days per week in office

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Join AECOM’s thriving Highways & Complete Streets team as a Technical Director, based in London or St Albans. This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver high-profile projects focused on Active Travel, Bus Priority, Highway Improvement, and Infrastructure schemes. You will lead technical delivery, client engagement, and business development within a growing team recognised as market leaders in transportation. The role involves managing multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring quality and compliance with standards, and supporting community engagement and construction management. You will work closely with internal teams across various disciplines and locations, driving innovation and excellence. This position suits a self-motivated, independent leader eager to advance their career using the latest technologies in a dynamic environment. AECOM supports flexible hybrid working, balancing office presence with remote work to suit team needs.

Requirements

Experience
Proven leadership in team management, business development, client relationship management, project management, and delivery within highways and active travel sectors. Experience leading multi-disciplinary transportation projects and working with local and national clients.

About you
Self-motivated and independent with strong leadership skills. Able to build and maintain client relationships, identify commercial opportunities, and contribute to work winning. Skilled in mentoring and developing staff, with a commitment to sharing knowledge and supporting professional growth. Collaborative, with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and geographies. Passionate about innovation, quality, and delivering impactful infrastructure projects.

Qualifications
A relevant degree and Chartered status with a recognised professional institution or equivalent industry experience.

Expiry date: 05/11/2026
Technical Director - Highways & Active Travel
Company:
AECOM
Salary:
£90,000 - £130,000/Year
Job Type:
Job
Location:
Aldgate, London