Account Director

ENGINEERINGUK; Aust; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Account Director leading the Severn Bridge Inspection and Maintenance contract. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive innovation and improvement within a significant UK infrastructure portfolio. You will be responsible for strategic direction and operational excellence, ensuring high-quality service delivery while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. With a focus on collaborative leadership, you will engage with key stakeholders and lead a high-performing team to achieve ambitious goals. This position not only promises career growth but also contributes to impactful community initiatives.

Benefits

Company Car

Career Development

Fully Funded Training

Mentorship Programs

Generous Pension Scheme

Flexible Benefits

Paid Volunteering Days

Access to Retail Discounts

25 Days Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex infrastructure projects and teams.
• Collaborative, forward-thinking leadership that inspires confidence.

Responsibilities

• Setting the vision for the account in line with strategic priorities.
• Developing tailored technical solutions for complex structures.
• Managing budgets and achieving financial targets.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Skills

Project Management

Innovation

Job description

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View more categories View less categories Sector Sales and Business Development Role Director Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

We're seeking an Account Director to lead the Severn Bridge Inspection and Maintenance (SBIM) contract in Bristol. This long-term contract, awarded in 2020 and valued at approximately £20 million annually, involves maintaining three major heritage structures with unique engineering and historical significance. It's a great opportunity to lead innovation and improvement within a prominent UK infrastructure portfolio.

Join a high-performing team led by a respected Business Director known for collaborative leadership. This role offers a chance to influence a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and purposeful leadership.

Role Accountability

As Account Director, you will be responsible for strategic direction, operational excellence, and client engagement, aligning with Amey's six strategic priorities:

1. Health, safety, and wellbeing
2. Sustainable growth
3. Operational effectiveness
4. Social impact
5. High-performance culture
6. Climate action

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Setting the vision for the account in line with Amey's strategy.
• Developing and implementing tailored technical solutions for complex structures, fostering innovation.
• Leading the Senior Management Team to promote high performance and accountability.
• Building strong relationships with National Highways and ensuring excellent service delivery.
• Ensuring maintenance works are safe, efficient, and high quality.
• Managing budgets, improving operational efficiency, and achieving financial targets.
• Maintaining a safety-first culture, complying with safety and environmental regulations.

Why Join Us?

At Amey, we offer more than jobs; we offer careers. Recognized as a top employer by Investors in People, we support your professional growth and wellbeing. Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: Competitive annual salary with potential reviews.
• Company Car: Electric vehicle or allowance, supporting our carbon net zero goals.
• Career Development: Clear advancement pathways.
• Training: Fully funded, tailored training programs.
• Personal Growth: Mentorship and leadership development programs.
• Pension: Generous scheme with company contributions.
• Holidays: At least 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy extra days.
• Flexible Benefits: Options like additional leave, cycle schemes, charitable giving, gym memberships.
• Discounts: Access to discounts from retailers and services.
• Social Impact: Community initiatives with paid volunteering days.

What You'll Bring:

• Collaborative, forward-thinking leadership that inspires confidence.
• Strong commercial skills to optimize performance.
• A passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Experience managing complex infrastructure projects and teams.
• A drive to create positive change in business and society.

Application Guidance

We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident leader, we offer interviews to applicants with disabilities meeting minimum role requirements. For questions or adjustments during recruitment, contact Feli Shallow at [e-mail].

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