Application Guide

How to Apply for Deputy Head of Rails

at AECOM

🏢 About AECOM

AECOM stands out as a global infrastructure consulting firm focused on building sustainable legacies through innovative solutions in transportation, water, energy, and environmental projects. Their commitment to sustainability and large-scale infrastructure projects makes them an ideal workplace for professionals seeking to impact major rail systems worldwide. Working at AECOM offers exposure to international projects while contributing to India's growing infrastructure sector.

About This Role

As Deputy Head of Rails at AECOM India, you'll support the Head of Rails in managing rail project delivery while building and leading the India team through strategic hiring and onboarding. This role is impactful because you'll develop technical solutions for complex rail problems and help expand AECOM's rail presence in India, directly contributing to the company's growth in a key market.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves reviewing rail project progress with your team, interviewing candidates to expand the India rail division, and collaborating with the Head of Rails on operational decisions. You might spend time developing technical solutions for ongoing rail projects while also participating in meetings with international stakeholders to align with AECOM's global rail standards.

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🎯 Who AECOM Is Looking For

  • Has 8+ years of rail sector experience with specific knowledge of UK, UAE, US, Canada, or Middle Eastern rail markets and regulations
  • Demonstrates proven leadership in building teams, with experience interviewing, selecting, and onboarding technical rail professionals
  • Possesses strong technical problem-solving skills for rail design challenges and familiarity with international rail standards
  • Combines managerial acumen with business administration knowledge to support both project delivery and team growth

📝 Tips for Applying to AECOM

1

Highlight specific rail projects you've worked on in the preferred regions (UK, UAE, US, Canada, Middle East) with details about your technical contributions

2

Quantify your team-building experience - mention how many people you've hired/onboarded and how you grew previous teams

3

Reference AECOM's sustainability focus by connecting your rail experience to environmental or sustainable infrastructure solutions

4

Tailor your resume to show both technical rail expertise AND managerial/business administration experience - don't focus on just one

5

Mention any experience with Indian infrastructure projects or regulations, even if your main experience is international

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with rail design services and international regulations in the preferred markets', "Examples of how you've built consensus and influenced stakeholders in previous rail projects", 'Your approach to team building and growing headcount in technical organizations', "How your technical problem-solving aligns with AECOM's focus on innovative infrastructure solutions"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → AECOM's current rail projects in India and internationally, particularly any mentioned in their recent press releases
  • → The company's 'Sustainable Legacies' strategy and how rail projects contribute to sustainability goals
  • → AECOM's organizational structure in India and how the rail division fits within it
  • → Recent infrastructure developments in India's rail sector and how AECOM might be positioned to contribute

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your experience with rail design standards in the UK or UAE markets and how you'd apply them in India
2 Walk us through your process for interviewing and selecting technical rail professionals
3 How would you approach growing AECOM's rail team in India while maintaining quality standards?
4 Give an example of a difficult technical rail problem you solved independently
5 How do you balance supporting the Head of Rails while leading your own team on rail projects?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on technical rail expertise without demonstrating leadership or team-building experience
  • Applying with generic infrastructure experience rather than specific rail sector knowledge
  • Failing to show understanding of AECOM's sustainability focus or international project approach

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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