At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in delivering iconic structural projects across Australia.
- Company: Join AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work options, additional leave, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to professional growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on landmark projects while mentoring future engineering leaders.
- Qualifications: 20+ years in structural engineering with strong leadership and client relationship skills.
The predicted salary is between 113400 - 138600 $ per year.
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.
Everyone belongs at AECOM. We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for a Technical Director level Structural Engineer to join our Sydney Structures Team. This is a senior leadership role within AECOM’s national Building Engineering team, with a balance of team leadership and project delivery.
How you’ll make a difference:
- Lead a team in the delivery of landmark structural and multidisciplinary projects, from world-class venues, major aviation and transport hubs, education and healthcare facilities, defence and data centre projects.
- Provide technical leadership across projects, including design reviews and technical assurance to achieve quality and coordinated outcomes.
- Act as Project Director on major projects, working closely with clients, consultants and project teams from concept through to delivery.
- Lead, mentor and develop the Sydney structural team, supporting the growth of senior and emerging engineers to help build future technical leaders.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, contributing to proposals, pursuits and work winning and helping grow AECOM’s structural engineering presence in Sydney and across ANZ.
- Share your technical knowledge and experience across the wider Building Engineering group, supporting consistent engineering standards and best practice.
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired:
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering (or equivalent) with ideally 20+ years of relevant structural engineering experience, preferably within a consultancy environment.
- Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) with Engineers Australia, or equivalent professional registration.
- Extensive experience delivering complex structural engineering projects, with strong knowledge of Australian codes, standards and design practices.
- Proven experience providing technical leadership, undertaking design and technical reviews, and leading multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Experience acting as a Project Director or in a similar senior project leadership role, with strong project and commercial management skills.
- Strong client-facing and communication skills, with a track record of building relationships, contributing to proposals and securing new work.
- Demonstrated people leadership experience, with a focus on mentoring and developing structural engineers and future leaders.
- Strong working knowledge of industry-standard structural engineering software, such as SpaceGass, ETABS, RAPT and Strand7.
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.
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Structural Engineering Director – Hybrid in Sydney employer: AECOM Corporation
AECOM is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, offering graduate engineers the chance to engage in innovative projects while benefiting from flexible work options. With a strong commitment to employee growth through mentoring, networking, and essential consulting skills training, AECOM empowers its staff to thrive in their careers while contributing to meaningful infrastructure solutions in Sydney's vibrant environment.
