Director, Civil Engineering Defence

Opportunity to make an impact.

Join AECOM in delivering mission-critical water and infrastructure projects that underpin Australias defence capability. Our work involves designing and integrating resilient utilities and environmental systems that support the operations of Defence bases and facilities. These long-term nation-defining projects offer meaningful careers with job security and growth opportunities all while contributing to Australias strategic future.

With a strong emphasis on security these opportunities require Australian citizenship and eligibility for security clearances ensuring that you play a vital part in safeguarding our nation. If youre ready to be part of something impactful and exciting come help us build the infrastructure that keeps Australias Defence capabilities strong.

How youll make a difference

• Support and guide a multidisciplinary team contributing to project delivery in defence team development and maintaining high standards of collaboration and technical quality.
• Oversee civil engineering design and delivery across key infrastructure areas such as roadworks drainage earthworks pavements and water infrastructure for clients in sectors including Defence Transport Mining and Urban Development.
• Contribute to strategic and operational planning including resource management project oversight business growth and alignment with national objectives.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships supporting business development and contributing to the pursuit and securing of new work opportunities.

Qualifications :

The qualities that help you thrive

• Expert technical experience within a relevant Civil Engineering discipline (ideally 15 years ) alongside exposure to engineering consulting environments.
• Eligibility for defence security clearance requiring Australian citizenship.
• Proven ability to lead and influence project outcomes in civil engineering projects specifically defence projects and drive a collaborative approach and enthusiasm for mentoring junior professionals.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen with the ability to maintain and develop strong client relationships across the civil engineering sector.
• Capability to deliver technical solutions and utilise Project/Design Management skillsets across large programs encompassing diverse civil engineering disciplines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to drive multidisciplinary project teams towards one shared goal.

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements available aligned with the market and client facing role requirements
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Reservists leave and representation leave
• Veteran Employment Support
• Flex public holidays swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

If you are passionate about making a difference in Australias Defence landscape and are ready for a new challenge we want to hear from you!

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AECOM is the worlds 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 is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

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