AECOM has appointed Steve Higham as managing director for transportation in Europe and India.
In his new position, Mr Higham will oversee the global infrastructure leader’s transportation business in the region and will also join the regional executive leadership team.
With 28 years’ experience working as a civil engineer in transport and infrastructure engineering, Mr Higham previously held the position of managing director at SYSTRA, where he oversaw its UK and Ireland engineering business.
Richard Whitehead, chief executive of Europe and India at AECOM, said: ‘We’re delighted to welcome Steve to the team. His deep expertise in delivering large-scale transport projects and building trusted client relationships will be instrumental as we continue to grow our transportation business and deliver transformative solutions for our clients and communities across the region.’
Mr Higham added: ‘I’m excited to join AECOM at such a pivotal time for the transport sector, as governments across Europe increase investment in infrastructure. In the UK, the government’s strong commitment to accelerating infrastructure delivery offers significant opportunities for the sector, and I look forward to supporting our clients through this transformative period. It’s a privilege to lead such a talented and diverse team as we work together to deliver resilient, innovative and better-connected transport solutions.’
