Technical Director, Transportation Consulting (Hybrid)

AECOM; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Ireland is seeking a Technical Director for the Transportation Consulting Team, leading multidisciplinary transport projects and client relationships across ROI and NI. The role focuses on strategic leadership, growth, and delivery excellence in a challenging market.

You will drive performance, mentor teams, and ensure adherence to standards while expanding partnerships with major Irish rail, road and public transport clients. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Membership of a recognised professional body in an appropriate discipline.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate discipline.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of transport sector funding, policy frameworks and socio-political drivers.
• Flexibility to attend client meetings in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
• Experience of leading diverse teams on key projects of varying transport scope and scale.
• A proven track record in developing and growing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Transportation Consulting team, fostering high performance and collaboration.
• Provide line management, mentoring and coaching to team members.
• Champion technical excellence and quality across all project delivery.
• Drive project delivery and commercial performance, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Develop and expand strategic client relationships across transport and development sectors.
• Identify opportunities with Client Account Managers to grow the Transportation Consulting business.
• Collaborate with wider Work Winning teams to deliver sustainable growth and meet business plans.
• Ensure compliance with policies, risk management and safety.

Skills

Professional body membership

Leadership

Communication

Transport sector funding knowledge

Client engagement

Team leadership

Business development

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

AECOM in Ireland is seeking a Technical Director for the Transportation Consulting Team, leading multidisciplinary transport projects and client relationships across ROI and NI. The role focuses on strategic leadership, growth, and delivery excellence in a challenging market.

You will drive performance, mentor teams, and ensure adherence to standards while expanding partnerships with major Irish rail, road and public transport clients. Hybrid work options available.