Siv Bhamra and Paul Lewington will take on Programme Director roles for AECOM in Europe
LONDON (12 October 2026) - AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced it has appointed two experienced directors to bolster its programme management capability.
Siv Bhamra has joined AECOM as Programme Director for major regional rail projects. With 37 years of experience delivering major rail projects in the UK and internationally, Mr. Bhamra joins from WSP. Throughout his career he has overseen delivery of high-speed, city metro and light rail schemes across the UK, North America and the Middle East.
Paul Lewington has also been appointed as Programme Director. Mr. Lewington will be responsible for leading multidisciplinary teams delivering large, complex programmes for clients across critical infrastructure in nuclear, defence, energy and transportation. With over 25 years' experience in project, programme and portfolio delivery, Mr. Lewington joins AECOM from Costain, where he was leading defence programmes.
"I am delighted to welcome Siv and Paul to AECOM, in what is another significant step in the growth of our programme management business," said Cameron Tonkin, Managing Director, Programme Management Europe & India, AECOM. "Clients across our sectors are increasingly seeking to deliver diverse, ambitious yet interconnected projects and programmes. Siv and Paul's extensive and diverse experience of delivering complex programmes and transformational change across critical infrastructure will be central to driving cross sector growth in our programme management business."
Mr Bhamra's prior experience also includes senior positions at Infrata and Bechtel, while Mr. Lewington has held senior roles at Siemens Rail and Airbus. Both are members of the Association for Project Management.
Siv Bhamra, Programme Director
Paul Lewington, Programme Director
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