Aviation Building Engineering Leader in Sydney

Come and grow with us. Our global portfolio of work comprises the design of iconic and award-winning buildings and landscapes. From strategic planning through to project realisation, the connections we make among people and place provide sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve. We place a premium on investing in digital capabilities and innovations which bring a unique consistency and efficiency to our scalable work. Together with our clients, we are working to evolve and elevate the built environment across sectors including social infrastructure, transit, technology and logistics, and commercial and corporate real estate, while focusing on solutions that promote long term health and wellbeing for all.

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Our Building Engineering team are continuing to grow its presence across the Aviation sector. As such, we are looking for an experienced Aviation Market Sector Leader to join our Building Engineering team. This position is key to developing our aviation business, strengthening client relationships and delivering multidisciplinary engineering projects across Australia. This role can be based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Lead and support the growth of AECOM's aviation building engineering business.
• Partner with leadership across business lines and technical disciplines to develop and deliver on our ambitious aviation strategy.
• Build on and maintain strong relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders including airport operators, clients, industry partners.
• Use your extensive experience to lead bids and pursuits.
• Act as project director / design manager on major projects - leading multidisciplinary aviation terminal projects.
• Develop, mentor and grow high-performing teams, supporting both the technical and professional development of project leaders and engineers across the business.
• Strategically identify opportunities and attend industry networking events to further enhance AECOM's reputation in the aviation sector.
• Lead and create integrated design solutions for clients.

The qualities that help you thrive:

• Strong multidisciplinary design management experience, with a track record of delivering major airport and airport terminal projects across Australia.
• Ideally, 15+ years of experience with a suitable engineering degree (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic or civil), together with demonstrated multidisciplinary design management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in bids and tenders, alongside the delivery of complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience in a senior project leadership or Project Director capacity, with the credibility to lead major projects and engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial and business development capability, with a track record of developing client relationships and winning work.
• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with a genuine interest in developing people and building high-performing teams.

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, full-time, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options.
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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About AECOM: AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

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