Director – Aviation Engineer

AECOM is delivering some of the most complex and exciting aviation infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand. From major international airports and regional aviation hubs to Defence airfields and airside infrastructure our Aviation & Pavements team is helping shape the future of aviation across the region.

Based in Melbourne this is an opportunity to join a highly respected team with a strong pipeline of airport airfield and pavement projects already underway while playing a key role in the continued growth of our Aviation business across Victoria and ANZ. You will work alongside industry-leading technical specialists and be connected to AECOMs global aviation network including more than 850 aviation professionals worldwide.

At AECOM we combine local knowledge with global capability to help our clients solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes for communities passengers and industry.

As a Director in Aviation & Pavements you will provide technical leadership project direction and client engagement across a diverse portfolio of aviation and pavement projects.

How youll make a difference

• Lead the delivery of complex aviation and pavement projects across Melbourne and the wider ANZ region
• Build and strengthen relationships with airport operators Defence clients contractors and key industry stakeholders
• Drive technical excellence across aviation pavement design asset management and airside infrastructure projects
• Support business development work winning and strategic growth initiatives across the aviation market
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through planning design and project delivery phases
• Provide project oversight as a Project Director Design Manager or Senior Project Manager
• Contribute to the development and execution of AECOMs ANZ Aviation strategy
• Collaborate with AECOMs Global Aviation Technical Academy and international aviation network to bring world-class expertise to local projects

Why This Role

This is more than a senior technical role.

Its an opportunity to influence the future of aviation infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand working with major airports Defence organisations and industry leaders on projects that are critical to the way our communities and economies connect.

Youll have the scale and technical depth of AECOM behind you but the opportunity to make your own mark. Youll shape projects influence clients develop people and help grow a market-leading aviation capability.

Whether youre ready to step into a broader Associate Director role or youre already operating at Technical Director level this role provides the scope to make a significant impact.

With a strong pipeline of work already underway and access to AECOMs global aviation network youll be connected to expertise and opportunities well beyond Melbourne.

Qualifications :

What youll bring

Were looking for an established aviation and/or pavement leader who combines deep technical expertise with commercial awareness strong client relationships and the ability to bring people together around a shared vision.

• 15 years experience across aviation infrastructure airfield engineering and/or pavement engineering.
• Strong experience in aviation pavement design assessment checking and verification with a sound understanding of airside pavement performance and construction.
• Demonstrated capability in the checking and verification of aviation/aircraft pavement works including reviewing designs construction methodologies and completed works against relevant standards and specifications.
• Proven experience leading complex aviation infrastructure projects from planning and design through to construction support.
• Experience working with commercial airports defence clients or major transport infrastructure stakeholders.
• A strong understanding of aviation standards and guidelines including CASA ICAO IATA and/or FAA frameworks.
• Demonstrated success building senior client relationships identifying opportunities and contributing to business growth and winning work.
• Proven leadership capability including mentoring and developing technical teams.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and working across complex stakeholder environments.
• Excellent communication influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A relevant engineering or related tertiary qualification with Chartered status or equivalent highly regarded.

If youre ready to lead major aviation projects influence the market develop future leaders and help shape whats next for AECOM Aviation wed love to hear from you.

Additional Information :

Why youll 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
• Volunteer and representation leave
• Flex public holidays swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Ready to push the limits of whats 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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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

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. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time