We’re a global company with a purpose: to deliver a better world. Even though we think big, we never overlook the importance of the people who help us deliver our promise. We are committed to our employees’ well-being and to the things that help employees be their best, personally and professionally.
We all face challenges, both personally and professionally. Having a trusted resource to connect with one-on-one can help. If you would like to speak with an AECOM Mental Health Ally regarding a challenge that you or someone you love is facing, complete this form to be connected with one of our specially trained AECOM Mental Health Allies.
*It is important to note that Mental Health Allies are not doctors or counselors. They do not diagnose or treat mental health conditions. A Mental Health Ally is someone who will listen to your needs, provide support and connect you to resources that can help. Mental Health Allies follow strict confidentiality and privacy guidelines.
Mental Health Allies are committed to supporting the well-being of AECOM employees and their families. They have received special training and are equipped with the tools and resources to connect anyone who is struggling with a mental health challenge to resources that can help.
Civil Engineer, Aviation
United Kingdom
Good mental health and well-being is so important to me because it is the foundation which allows us to be the best person that we can be. If I can help just one person by offering support, guidance and/or signposting to professional services then the training was worth it.
Deputy Project & Quality Manager
United Kingdom
To be that listening and non-judgmental ear and be able to sign post to available support and resources. Together we can help reduce the stigma around mental health.
Project Support Apprentice
United Kingdom
I want to be able to support my colleagues, and becoming a Mental Health Ally is one of the ways I could do this.
Senior Project Surveyor
United Kingdom
Everyone has a right to be mentally and physically well when they come to work. I want to help everyone who works at AECOM feel comfortable talking about their mental health and help people in times of need.
Principal Engineer
United Kingdom
I became a Mental Health Ally to help others, as others have helped me on my well-being journey at AECOM.
HR Lead - Wellbeing and Functions
United Kingdom
So no one feels like they have nowhere to turn when they need support with their mental health.
Principal Engineer
United Kingdom
I have an interest in mental health and would like to help others to improve their mental health wherever possible.
Principal Engineer
United Kingdom
I wanted to help people who were struggling with their mental health, having experienced my own issues with it.
Project Management Assistant
United Kingdom
I decided to become a Mental Health Ally at AECOM after studying social work at university and having completed Mental Health First Aid training at my previous workplace. I care about the well-being of those around me and enjoy promoting well-being within the Bristol office.
Principal EC&I Engineer
United Kingdom
Having the opportunity to help others is a great privilege and the feedback from the office is always so encouraging.
Area Office Operations Manager
United Kingdom
To be that person when someone needs to talk about their mental health in confidence.
Head of Talent Management - Europe & India
United Kingdom
Mental health and well-being have a huge impact on all of us, but we don't always openly talk about it. I became a Mental Health Ally to show people that it's ok to talk about mental health and to help support an environment where everyone can feel comfortable to do so.
Bid Manager
United Kingdom
To help eliminate the stigma associated with mental health and to assist colleagues who are experiencing poor mental well-being.
Project Manager
United Kingdom
As a Mental Health Ally, I take pride in helping others navigate the ups and downs of life by being a support to them and showcasing what AECOM has in place to assist through difficult times.
Senior GIS Consultant
United Kingdom
Your mental health is as important as your physical health and I wanted to learn how to help others who may be struggling.
Operations Manager
United Kingdom
Isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the mental health of myself, family, friends and colleagues. I want to be a listening ear for those that need it.
Engineer
United Kingdom
Because looking after our mental health is just as important as looking after our physical health.
Principal Consultant
United Kingdom
Being an AECOM Global MHA will complement my role as Vice Chair of the Gender Alliance ERG. The ERG is somewhere people are going to be sharing personal stories and I hope to be someone who can help to make them comfortable, to ensure we make the ERG as welcoming and useful as possible.
Rail Director
United Kingdom
Nothing is more important that having a healthy and productive workforce. If we assist in identifying issues early on, we can have a significant influence in avoiding the devastating effects of a lasting condition.
Senior Site Technician
United Kingdom
I want to be able to assist my colleagues if and when they need it.
Principal Environmental Specialist
United Arab Emirates
I am a good listener and would like to help colleagues who may be struggling mentally, particularly in the workplace, where people may not feel like they can open up.
Senior Urban Designer
United Arab Emirates
Because giving is better than receiving.
Arabic, English
Team Leader - Wet Utilities, Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Assistant Project Manager
United Arab Emirates
After volunteering in a similar role in my city’s community for a few years, it felt only natural for me to extend this role into my work life at AECOM.
Manager - Administration, Buildings + Places
United Arab Emirates
Serbian, English, Croatian, Bosnian, Montenegrin
Executive Assistant
United Arab Emirates
After a number of close friends and family members reached out to me to talk, I wanted to be able to help in the best way I could. I also want to raise awareness of how critical it can be to recognize hidden illness in your friends, family and work colleagues.
English
Administrative Manager
United States
I love someone with mental illness, and I want to be there for those who need someone to talk to without judgment.
Safety, Health, Environment and Wellbeing Administrator
Australia
I like to show compassion and kindness and I’m a good listener to anyone in need.
Global ED&I Programme Manager
Australia
So I could better identify and understand how to support employees (and friends and family) experiencing mental health challenges.
English
Principal Safety, Health, Environmental and Wellbeing Advisor
Australia
Water Resources Engineer
United States
I want to provide a caring, supportive, non-judgmental space for those around me in my personal and professional life.
VP, Global Digital Leader, Buildings and Places
United States
As someone who has struggled with work-life balance and burn out in the past, it is important to me to be able to offer up guidance and help to those that may be struggling in the workplace as well. I had others there to support me and simply want to pay that kindness forward.
English, Spanish
Business Development Lead, B+P Texas
United States
English
Manager, Safety, Health and Environment
United States
Happier, healthier and supported employees are safer employees.
English
Safety, Health and Environment Manager
United States
I chose a career in SH&E because I have a passion for people, their safety and the environment that we all share. I chose to be a Global MHA because I want to be someone who offers support to others when they are in need.
Director, Talent Management, Asia
Hong Kong
Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, comes with an understanding that the mended piece is now more beautiful and valuable. Life can be tough sometimes, but with time and faith we all can grow to become more beautiful and extraordinary in our own unique way.
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Manager, Talent Management, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia
Hong Kong
I can be a go-to person for those who need help within AECOM.
Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese Chinese, English
Cost Manager
Ireland
I want to support my colleagues if they feel stressed or overwhelmed and remind them of the importance of minding themselves and prioritizing self-care to manage stress and improve work-life balance
AVP & Principal, Operations Leadership Manager
United States
After two years of working from home, we have all faced different obstacles as we come back together in a work environment and social activities. Sharing and talking through those experiences can help strengthen our experiences for a positive future.
Sr HR Specialist, Corporate
United States
Because I strongly connect to mental health advocacy as part of my life's purpose and I want to reduce stigma and discrimination around mental health.
Senior Benefits Manager
United States
I want to help support employees so they can feel safe, cared for and so they can thrive at AECOM through all seasons of life.
English
Project Manager
South Africa
In the words of Albus Dumbledore, "Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, when one only remembers to turn on the light," and while this may be difficult for some, I hope that I may support them in discovering the light switch.
English
Human Resources Business Partner
South Africa
I believe mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make healthy choices both in our private and business lives. As an HR Partner, I am passionate about our people and want to support them in the workplace environment.
AVP, Safety, Health and Environment, West Region
United States
I wanted to be sure that everyone has someone to talk to when they need it.
Technical Director-Durban Office and Transportation Area Lead
South Africa
As a leader in the organization, I have a responsibility to create a conducive environment for our staff to thrive. Becoming an MHA, provides me with the requisite training and opportunity to support staff through an ever changing and challenging world.
English
Safety, Health, Environment and Wellbeing Advisor
Australia
Adjointe administrative III
Canada
Vice-président associé, ACNS
Canada
Écouter et faire part de mon point de vue en fonction de mes expériences.
Vice-président associé, rail
Canada
Senior Highways Engineer
United Kingdom
I thought it invaluable to have knowledge on this topic and believe the well-being of the workplace is important.
Ingénieur en nucléaire I
Canada
Les gens devraient avoir accès à l’aide dont ils ont besoin et je veux contribuer à donner cet accès.
Nuclear Engineering I
Canada
People should have access to the support they need and I want to help bridge that gap.
Administrative Assistant III
Canada
Regional Controller
Philippines
Learning Administration Specialist
Philippines
I know what it is like to have nothing to lean on, and I don't want others to go through that. To the best of my ability, anyone can count on me. #YELevatingOthers
Architect
United Kingdom
Like many of us, I have experience with poor mental health, both personally and with friends and family, and I strongly believe that having someone trusted to reach out to in moments of need is vital.
Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner
United States
To help connect our employees to the amazing resources AECOM offers to support us through life's challenges.
English
Ingénieur électricien stagiaire
Canada
Chaque personne mérite d’être reconnue et entendue. En participant à ce programme, je veux offrir cette possibilité à quiconque a besoin de soutien.
Electrical EIT
Canada
Everyone deserves to feel valued, acknowledged and heard. My goal in being part of this program is to provide that to anyone who requires support.
Associate Vice President Rail Operations
Canada
Associate Director-Surface Water Management, Africa
South Africa
I consider mental resilience to be very important and gladly provide my support and encouragement to this important initiative.
Afrikaans, English
Senior Commercial Manager
Saudi Arabia
Human Resources Business Partner
Saudi Arabia
To understand what an MHA does, so I can support myself and then be able to support and help, as much as I can, any person in the workplace that needs help.
Vice President, Director of Operations
United States
So that I can help my colleagues.
English
Ingénieur en nucléaire stagiaire
Canada
Je veux donner aux employés débutants l’occasion de rencontrer quelqu’un qui n’est pas en position de pouvoir face à eux et qui comprend bien les difficultés qu’ils vivent.
Nuclear EIT
Canada
I want to give more junior staff an option to be able to meet with someone that is not in a position of power over them and could relate more to some of the struggles that they face.
Bid Management Specialist
United States
I don’t want anyone to feel alone in their struggles and feel like there isn’t hope.
Gestionnaire, assurance collective
Canada
Je veux m’informer, sensibiliser les autres et mieux soutenir nos employés.
Manager, Benefits
Canada
I wanted to educate myself, raise awareness and better support our employees.
Civil Engineering II
United States
To support my fellow coworkers and to assist them through difficult times.
English
Principal Engineer, Highways
Qatar
I believe we are all one big family and we need to help each other. Being an MHA gives me the opportunity to support our colleagues, especially when times are tough. “We rise by lifting others.”
Sr. Document Controller
Qatar
To improve the emotional and physical health and quality of life of the community around me.
Safety, Health and Environment Specialist I
United States
Strengthening mental health will fill gaps in public health.
Sr. Director, Health and Group Benefits
United States
I'm inspired by the incredible work that our teams around the world do to better our communities. I'm proud to be an MHA to help employees in need get access to important support and resources to be their best.
Corporate Vice President, Travel
United States
I enjoy people and everyone should have access to a good support system.
German, English
HR Director, Corporate
United States
English, some Vietnamese
Risk Management Sr Manager
United States
I care about the well-being of my colleagues and want to help further develop a culture of caring and compassion at work.
English, some Spanish
Associate Director
Saudi Arabia
Asking for help isn’t giving up. It’s refusing to give up.
AVP, ACNS
Canada
To listen and share understanding based on my own experiences.
English
Graduate Engineer-Civil
United Arab Emirates
It makes me happy to give hope when people feel hopeless and it is fulfilling to be able to have a direct impact on the lives and well-being of people around me.
Principal Transport Planner
United Arab Emirates
Director
United Arab Emirates
Senior Project Surveyor
United Arab Emirates
Helping others, our team and working mothers with life challenges by having a safe space to seek help or clarity.
English, Afrikaans
HR Business Partner - CI, ME
United Arab Emirates
Growing up, mental health was regarded as a taboo to discuss, and until today, many struggle to openly speak about it. Being a Global MHA allows for opportunities to raise awareness through guiding colleagues to the proper support channels and dismantling the stigma around mental health.
Arabic, English
Associate Vice President, Operations Leadership Manager
United States
I feel it’s the right thing to do for my peers. Mental health is so important and too often overlooked. If I can help just one person through this program, then it’s a worthwhile effort (although I hope to be able to help many).
English
Surveyor, Cost Management Director
United States
I want to do what I can to be in service and support to the wonderful people around the business who may be struggling with mental health challenges, so together, we can live our vision, hopes, aspirations, and change the world for good.
English
VP, Regional Practice Leader, Environment
United States
Caring for our staff means supporting their well-being as much as their career growth.
English, some Spanish
Director, Human Resources Business Partner
I want to make a positive impact by helping the employees in LATAM connect with the appropriate mental health resources available to them through AECOM.
Manager, Safety, Health and Environment
United States
Being a Mental Health Ally fits naturally into my role as an SH&E Manager stewarding AECOM’s Safeguard Core Value.
AVP, Safety, Health and Environment Sr. Manager
United States
As a Safety, Health, and Environment Manager, mental health is a big part of my job and something that needs more attention.
English
Officer, Human Resources
Thailand
I think mental health is important just like physical health. Taking care of it can prevent suffering and poor health outcomes.
Senior Manager, Audit Services
United States
To help people improve their mental health.
Senior Project Chemist
United States
Because mental health matters and society needs to dismantle the stigma attached to mental illness.
Civil Engineer, Aviation
United Kingdom
Principal Environmental Specialist
United Arab Emirates
Senior Traffic Engineer
United States
Deputy Project & Quality Manager
United Kingdom
Administrative Manager
United States
Environmental Scientist II
United States
Safety, Health, Environment and Wellbeing Administrator
Australia
Water Resources Engineer
United States
Project Support Apprentice
United Kingdom
VP, Global Digital Leader, Buildings and Places
United States
Senior Project Surveyor
United Kingdom
Director, Talent Management, Asia
Hong Kong
Cost Manager
Ireland
Principal Engineer
United Kingdom
HR Lead - Wellbeing and Functions
United Kingdom
Principal Engineer
United Kingdom
AVP & Principal, Operations Leadership Manager
United States
Sr HR Specialist, Corporate
United States
Senior Benefits Manager
United States
Project Manager
South Africa
Principal Engineer
United Kingdom
AVP, Safety, Health and Environment, West Region
United States
Technical Director-Durban Office and Transportation Area Lead
South Africa
Safety, Health, Environment and Wellbeing Advisor
Australia
Senior Highways Engineer
United Kingdom
Nuclear Engineering I
Canada
Project Management Assistant
United Kingdom
Regional Controller
Philippines
Vice President, Safety, Health and Environment, West Region
United States
Architect
United Kingdom
Senior Urban Designer
United Arab Emirates
Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner
United States
Principal EC&I Engineer
United Kingdom
Electrical EIT
Canada
Associate Director-Surface Water Management, Africa
South Africa
Area Office Operations Manager
United Kingdom
Business Development Lead, B+P Texas
United States
Senior Commercial Manager
Saudi Arabia
Vice President, Director of Operations
United States
Nuclear EIT
Canada
Head of Talent Management - Europe & India
United Kingdom
Bid Manager
United Kingdom
Project Manager
United Kingdom
Team Leader - Wet Utilities, Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Bid Management Specialist
United States
Manager, Benefits
Canada
Civil Engineering II
United States
Manager, Safety, Health and Environment
United States
Project Controls Analyst II
United States
Principal Engineer, Highways
Qatar
Administrative Assistant III
Canada
Safety, Health and Environment Specialist I
United States
Assistant Project Manager
United Arab Emirates
Global ED&I Programme Manager
Australia
Sr. Director, Health and Group Benefits
United States
Senior GIS Consultant
United Kingdom
Human Resources Business Partner
South Africa
Associate Director
Saudi Arabia
AVP, ACNS
Canada
Assistant Regional Controller
United States
AVP-FL EHS Department Manager
United States
Manager - Administration, Buildings + Places
United Arab Emirates
Safety, Health and Environment Manager
United States
Graduate Engineer-Civil
United Arab Emirates
Principal Transport Planner
United Arab Emirates
Associate Vice President, Operations Leadership Manager
United States
Principal Safety, Health, Environmental and Wellbeing Advisor
Australia
Director
United Arab Emirates
Surveyor, Cost Management Director
United States
Human Resources Business Partner
Saudi Arabia
Bid Management Sr Manager
United States
Manager, Talent Management, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia
Hong Kong
Operations Manager
United Kingdom
Sr Manager, Audit Services - Information Technology
United States
Corporate Vice President, Travel
United States
VP, Regional Practice Leader, Environment
United States
Director, Human Resources Business Partner
Business Development Executive
Bahrain
Lead Mechanical Engineering V
United States
AVP, Safety, Health and Enviroment Senior Manager
United States
Engineer
United Kingdom
Senior Project Surveyor
United Arab Emirates
Bid Management Specialist I
United States
Principal Consultant
United Kingdom
Associate Vice President Rail Operations
Canada
Rail Director
United Kingdom
Sr. Document Controller
Qatar
Executive Assistant
United Arab Emirates
HR Director, Corporate
United States
Manager, Safety, Health and Environment
United States
AVP, Safety, Health and Environment Sr. Manager
United States
Senior Site Technician
United Kingdom
Senior ITS/Traffic Engineer
United States
Officer, Human Resources
Thailand
Senior Manager, Audit Services
United States
Senior Project Chemist
United States
Risk Management Sr Manager
United States
Learning Administration Specialist
Philippines
HR Business Partner - CI, ME
United Arab Emirates
“Having the support of a Mental Health Ally made a huge difference for me personally. Knowing that AECOM has employees willing to support one another speaks volumes about our culture.”
