Rail-Focused Regional Director, Building Services

Aecom; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecom is seeking a Regional Director to lead our Building Engineering rail-focused work in the South East, coordinating design across disciplines for UK and overseas projects. This role emphasizes client engagement, strategic leadership, and program management within a dynamic MEP team.

You will guide senior engineers, ensure financial targets, and drive 3D/BIM integration while maintaining high delivery quality across major rail schemes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of rail market and UK/EU rail standards.
• Experience leading discipline design teams and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong communication skills with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead rail-focused building services teams and manage multiple UK/overseas projects.
• Act as discipline team leader for rail projects from feasibility through to operation.
• Mentor junior staff and develop CPD within the team.
• Manage fee expenditure and project program, and negotiate change orders.
• Coordinate with design teams and ensure robust technical standards across disciplines.

Skills

Rail market knowledge

Leadership

Project management

Client liaison

Design coordination

Education

Electrical or Building Services degree

Chartered Engineer (CEng) preferred

Job description

Aecom is seeking a Regional Director to lead our Building Engineering rail-focused work in the South East, coordinating design across disciplines for UK and overseas projects. This role emphasizes client engagement, strategic leadership, and program management within a dynamic MEP team.

You will guide senior engineers, ensure financial targets, and drive 3D/BIM integration while maintaining high delivery quality across major rail schemes.