Vermeiren joins Amey from AECOM, where he held senior managing director roles across the UK and Ireland, Europe and India, leading large, complex businesses across transport, water, energy, environmental services and major infrastructure delivery.
Over a 29-year career, he has worked in more than 25 countries and led major transport and infrastructure programmes, including the Stockholm Bypass, Istanbul Airport, Riyadh Metro, Paris Metro and Moscow Ring Road, as well as pan-European transport portfolios. He has also directed major aviation and infrastructure projects such as Schiphol New Pier and National Grid’s Great Grid Programme.
Knott rejoins Amey’s consulting business as chief operations director, having spent the last four years leading the strategic highways business within the company’s transport infrastructure arm. In this role, he oversaw a large portfolio of operational contracts and strengthened the company’s relationship with National Highways, helping to scale the business to £200m.
A fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers with over 20 years’ experience across highways and infrastructure, Knott brings a strong track record of building and leading high-performing teams, delivering complex projects, and driving sustainable growth. His senior leadership experience across consulting and operations positions him, Amey says, to lead delivery across the business unit and ensure consistently high-quality outcomes for clients in the UK and internationally.
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