Amey has strengthened its Consulting leadership team with the appointment of Gert Vermeiren as Sector Director for Engineering and Stephen Knott as Chief Operations Director, reinforcing its capability to drive growth across new and existing markets.
Gert Vermeiren joins Amey from AECOM, where he held senior Managing Director roles across the UK & Ireland, Europe and India. His career spans transport, water, energy, environmental services and major infrastructure delivery, leading large and complex businesses on a global scale.
Over a 29‑year career, Gert has worked in more than 25 countries and delivered some of the world’s most high‑profile transport and infrastructure programmes. These include the Stockholm Bypass, Istanbul Airport, Riyadh Metro, Paris Metro and Moscow Ring Road, alongside pan‑European transport portfolios. He has also directed major aviation and energy infrastructure projects such as Schiphol New Pier and National Grid’s Great Grid Programme.
Stephen Knott rejoins Amey’s Consulting business as Chief Operations Director after four years leading the Strategic Highways business within Amey’s Transport Infrastructure arm. During this period, he oversaw a substantial portfolio of operational contracts and played a key role in strengthening the company’s relationship with National Highways, helping scale the business to £200m.
A Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Stephen brings more than 20 years’ experience across highways and infrastructure. He is recognised for building and leading high‑performing teams, delivering complex programmes and driving sustainable growth. His combined experience across consulting and operational delivery positions him to lead execution across the business unit and maintain consistently high standards for clients in the UK and internationally.
Gert Vermeiren, Sector Director, Engineering for Amey, said:
“I am delighted to be joining Amey at such an exciting time for the business, as it continues to expand into new markets and build strong growth momentum."
"There is a clear ambition for the future, and I look forward to working with colleagues across the business to strengthen our engineering capability, support clients, and drive the next phase of growth.”
Stephen Knott, Chief Operations Director for Amey, said:
“I am excited to be rejoining Amey’s Consulting business at a time of strong ambition and growth. The strength and breadth of our consulting service delivery and client relationships provide a strong platform as we focus on turning strategy into action, drawing on our One Amey expertise to support both our current and future clients.”
Colin Wood, Consulting Managing Director for Amey, said:
“We are delighted to welcome both Gert and Stephen to Amey’s Consulting executive leadership team. Their appointments mark an important next phase for our Consulting business as we continue to invest in senior leadership capability and strengthen the expertise we bring to our clients.”
The appointments build on recent senior Advisory hires within Amey’s Consulting business, made to support clients navigating increasingly complex infrastructure, decarbonisation and climate challenges. Together, these leadership investments strengthen Consulting’s role at the centre of Amey’s growth strategy, sharpening its strategic focus and enabling expansion across key sectors and international markets.
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