Ports & Maritime Client Director

Start here. Grow here.

Ports & Maritime is a key focus area for AECOM with substantial growth potential.  The team is a part of our Surface Transportation Aviation & Ports UK&I and European business which sits within the number one rated global Transportation engineering consultancy. There are significant ongoing investment opportunities to service the defence freight/port terminal operator cruise ferry terminals and renewable sectors as well as drivers to improve efficiency decarbonisation application of digital solutions and improved surface connectivity.   

We aim to help our clients and facilitate the movement of goods materials minerals people and products from the inception inspection planning design procurement refurbishment management supervision construction of ports port infrastructure and coastal structures around the world. 

This is a leadership role and is part of our Ports & Maritime team supporting and working closely with the Business/Sector Lead and the senior members of the Ports team.  Importantly it provides a strong link into our Transportation Global Business Line as well as across AECOMs UK&I business including Buildings & Places Environment & Energy and Water business lines. 

About You 

You will be a market facing champion influencing the business to build the right relationships and pursue the right opportunities working and collaborating with other business lines. You are a highly motivated organised and proactive leader with a proven track record in the ports and marine consultancy industry. Your deep understanding of the UK&I and European Ports and maritime markets coupled with your grasp of the social political and economic drivers that influence it will be integral to your success in this role. A champion for client focus and development with experience in leading diverse teams in a fast-paced environment you have excelled in identifying planning and delivering successful key pursuits from positioning to award while driving data-led performance improvements. As a leader you are responsible for fostering a culture of success engagement and development within the team. 

Heres what were looking for:

The Ports and Marine business has a number of opportunities for growth and a wide geographic remit.  We are looking for you to bring your existing client knowledge/contacts in areas such as; defense freight cruise ferry terminals and offshore wind opportunities and be  able to prioritise focus and grow our business.

Key Responsibilities 

Help to Grow our Port & Maritime offering across UK&I and Europe. Specific responsibilities include: 

• Identify position plan and prioritise business development activities in the market and with clients 
• Work in accordance with the Business Plan that fully reflects the market growth potential and position AECOM as the premiere Ports & Maritime consultant in EU&I by market share and reputation.   
• Identify key clients and key pursuits (both external and internal across the AECOM business).  Prepare key client management plans and key pursuit plans maintaining a strong and achievable pipeline of opportunities. 
• Create a strong client-centric culture for our delivery in this market. 
• Develop and maintain existing client relationships looking to build trusted advisor status across key clients. 
• Build effective working relationships with the AECOM Work Winning/Business Development community to maintain momentum towards our growth plans and ensure collaboration across sectors and geographies.  
• Lead major Ports and Marine pursuit proposals and support other proposals. 
• Leverage the wider AECOM network and other business lines to enhance capability and work winning strategies. 
• Support the wider global Transportation Business Line in the identification winning and delivery of major projects in the EU&I and globally 

As an inclusive AECOM leader you will have: 

• Demonstrated dedication to fostering a culture of respect diversity and inclusion. 
• Proven ability to build and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce while nurturing talent development mentoring and coaching. 

Come grow with us:

And lets not forget about the perks at AECOM. Youll 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

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

The following experience is necessary as the minimum requirements for the role of a Ports & Maritime Client Director.  

• Ports & Maritime Market Knowledge and Understanding: Experience in Ports & Maritime planning design engineering and construction at a senior professional level with a minimum of 15 years in ports or civil infrastructure market
• Project Management and Delivery: Previous experience in leading multi-disciplinary project teams and delivering projects including contractual arrangements to required quality standards on time and within budget.  
• Business Development: A track record of winning work and exceeding business growth targets 
• Client Focus: Experience of developing and maintaining client relationships and work backlog with new and existing clients.  
• International experience: Some experience with international clients and partners and /or working in an international setting. 
• Advisory Experience: Able to demonstrate a strong client and stakeholder network within the Ports & Maritime industry which will translate into winning and delivering Port & Maritime projects in the advisory sector. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Membership of a recognised professional body in an appropriate discipline. 
• Masters or Bachelors Degree in an appropriate discipline. 

The closing date of this role is 12th January 2026.

Come grow with us.

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 

At AECOM we value everyones 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!

Additional Information :

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For further information about the role reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Siobhan Osborne

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds 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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at 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 youre 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. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll 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 persons potential and well 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   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time