Associate Railway Engineer at AECOM

Job Duties:

• Assist with the evolution of the Rail Market Sector Business Strategy for Africa.
• Maintain close contact with key clients and actively participate in the winning of work that will contribute to a sustainable pipeline of work and support continuing growth.
• Manage projects, either in the role of project director or PM, to enable technically quality, commercial …. and profitable delivery.
• Ensure compliance with AECOM policies and procedures, as well as the maintenance of best practice, particularly those associated with risk, quality of delivery, financial management, health and safety and AECOM core values.
• Ensure efficient resourcing of projects and coordinated staff deployed efficiently.
• Contribute to the development of competency and staff skills, aligned with market requirements.
• Ensure an engaged, connected and motivated rail team.

Specific Skills Required

• Forward-thinking and ability to understand and adapt to different cultures
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to develop key and trusted client relationships that can lead to new business quickly
• Track record in marketing and business development, including market strategy development, competitive assessment, market positioning and market strategy execution
• Experience in influencing and managing senior level stakeholders
• Excellent commercial and business financial management skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent people skills and the ability to attract and motivate people
• Independent worker, excellent communication skills, deadline orientated, team player

Person Specification

• Safeguard - To operate ethically and with integrity, while prioritising safety and security in all that you do
• Be decisive - Know how to prioritize, advocate focus and accountability
• Be impactful - Use clear and frequent communications, drive execution and results.
• Be client-focused - Be collaborative, innovative and strategic.
• Be the role model - Lead by example, demand excellence, maintain safety and integrity as top priorities.

Minimum Requirements

• In depth knowledge of the Rail business in the region and be recognised as the local leader
• An experienced Project Delivery Director and successful Bid Director
• Minimum 15 years of experience in business development, preferably within a consulting environment.
• 15+ years of experience in a leadership role focusing on Railway Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive responsibility in business development, rail related operations, and project or programme management.
• Proven experience and understanding of alternative delivery methods i.e. EPCM, EPC and Design & Builda

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management or other related subject
• RSA Professional registration
• Appropriate registrations with internationally recognised organization in the Rail Sector