Associate Director Development Engineering (Civil)

AECOM; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

Access to AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM in Cork is seeking an Associate Director for its Development Infrastructure team. This senior position involves technical leadership, project delivery, business development, and team growth.

The successful candidate will manage civil engineering projects, mentor junior engineers, and maintain high standards of quality and performance while fostering strong client relationships. A flexible hybrid working model and career development opportunities are among the benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior or leadership role in civil engineering.
• Strong background in development infrastructure projects for various clients.
• Ability to mentor and support junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor civil engineers on development infrastructure projects.
• Build long-term client relationships and win work.
• Ensure technical quality and commercial performance on projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership in civil engineering

Project delivery

Business development

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Associate Director – Development Infrastructure (Civil Engineering) to help lead our established and high‑performing Development Infrastructure team. This senior role combines technical leadership, project delivery, business development and team growth.

Our Development Infrastructure team provides civil engineering services across Ireland and the U.K., supporting developers, housebuilders, local authorities and major clients. We work across the full project lifecycle, from early feasibility and planning through to detailed design and construction, covering drainage, highways, flood risk, water infrastructure and SuDS.

The team values practical engineering, collaboration and mentoring, with a strong focus on delivering high‑quality, buildable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of civil engineers working on development infrastructure projects.
• Play a key role in winning work and building long‑term client relationships.
• Maintain technical quality and commercial performance across a range of projects.
• Work closely with colleagues across AECOM’s wider multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer (or equivalent) with experience in a senior or leadership role.
• Strong background delivering development infrastructure projects for public and private sector clients.
• Someone who enjoys building teams, supporting junior engineers, and taking ownership of work.

Benefits

Enjoy a range of core and personalized benefits designed to support your future and well‑being. We offer career development opportunities, a flexible hybrid working model to ensure work‑life balance, technical practice networks, access to AECOM University and volunteering days.

Equal Opportunity and Disability Accommodations

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.

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