At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead environmental impact assessments for major projects across renewable energy and transport sectors.
- Company: Join AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, additional leave options, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Australia's significant projects and shape the future of our environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in environmental projects and strong leadership skills are preferred.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
Our new national Environment business line is helping us collaborate better across Australia and New Zealand. The opportunities to lead complex market leading multi-disciplinary projects are genuinely exciting. I’m so proud of the growth we have achieved.
What will your legacy be? Are you excited to be part of the renewable energy transition, or keen to influence city shaping projects or passionate about delivering environmental solutions on some of Australia’s most significant projects? If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are a passionate team of environmental impact assessors working within an organisation creating meaningful change both in Australia and around the globe. Our team is made up of ten environmental impact assessors and we are looking for a Technical Director to join us and lead environmental impact assessments for projects across renewable energy, transmission, transport (road/rail/ports/air), water, and industrial sectors.
Join our NSW IAP team in a senior leadership role where you will set the technical direction, build trusted client partnerships and drive growth across sectors such as Energy and Transport.
How you’ll make a difference:
- Act as a senior technical leader and strategic adviser to clients, providing clear, practical guidance across complex approval pathways.
- Take accountability for the performance, growth and ongoing development of the Sydney EIA team.
- Lead and deliver major projects from pursuit to completion, including shaping bids, winning work and positioning the team for what comes next.
- Strengthen capability across the group by mentoring consultants and lifting technical and commercial confidence.
- Apply deep knowledge of State and Commonwealth EIA requirements while balancing risk, programme and client outcomes.
The qualities that help you thrive:
- Proven experience delivering environmental projects in NSW and strong understanding of the relevant planning and approval pathways.
- Ability to take on Project Director responsibilities, managing scope, schedule, budget and risk.
- Growing or established leadership capability, with a track record of guiding teams and supporting others.
- Strong technical foundation, ideally with REP accreditation or progress towards it, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications.
Why you’ll love working with us:
- Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options.
- Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
- Swap 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.
AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.
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.
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.
Technical Director – Environment and Planning 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.
