At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative building projects and collaborate with diverse teams to create sustainable designs.
- Company: Join AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work options, additional leave, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Other info: Embrace a dynamic workplace that values your unique talents and perspectives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on iconic projects while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 12+ years in Building Engineering with strong project management and design skills.
The predicted salary is between 123300 - 150700 $ per year.
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.
Our national Building Engineering team are looking for experienced Project / Design Leaders to join our team. These roles would suit experienced building services professionals who have developed strong experience across design management and project management. You’ll bring a technical background in Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Hydraulic or another Building Engineering discipline, combined with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage projects from both a design and commercial perspective.
How you’ll make a difference:
- Lead complex, multidisciplinary projects, coordinating Building Engineering disciplines and wider project teams to deliver design solutions from project inception through to delivery.
- Work with clients to understand needs, interpret requirements to allow our engineers to develop solutions, document design assumptions and risks.
- Take ownership of design management, including defining scope, coordinating technical inputs, managing interfaces and leading design reviews to ensure the design meets client requirements, programme and project objectives.
- Manage project delivery across programme, financial performance, resourcing, financial governance, identifying and managing scope changes, risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, providing practical advice, managing expectations and working with Project Directors, Technical Directors, Design Managers and discipline leads to resolve project and technical challenges.
- Contribute to the growth of the Building Engineering business through client engagement, proposals and work-winning activities, bringing your technical and project experience to help develop new opportunities.
Qualifications:
- Ideally, 12+ years’ experience in Building Engineering, with a strong technical background in Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Hydraulic or another relevant discipline.
- Relevant Engineering qualification, with Chartered status highly regarded, and a proven background across design management, project management or both.
- Commercial and Contract Management experience.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex projects, with a strong understanding of scope, programme, financial governance, commercial matters and change management.
- Strong client and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage with technical specialists, senior stakeholders and project teams and make decisions across complex projects.
- The ability to balance technical detail with the wider project, client and commercial objectives.
- Experience across Defence, Healthcare, Aviation, Commercial, Data Centres, Sports or other complex infrastructure will be highly regarded.
Additional Information:
- 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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Project / Design Leader employer: AECOM
AECOM is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative work culture, allowing you to engage with diverse engineering disciplines while contributing to impactful Defence and transport projects across Queensland. With a strong emphasis on professional development through AECOM University and flexible work arrangements, you'll find ample opportunities for growth and mentorship, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in civil infrastructure design.
