National Sector Director, Highways

I continue to be impressed by the calibre of our people the strength of our culture and the sophistication of our systems. Im encouraged by the outstanding feedback were receiving from our valued clients on our performance. These foundations give me great confidence in the journey ahead. Julian Small Business Line Managing Director Transport
 

Come grow with us.

As the demand for safe efficient and cost-effective transportation grows AECOM provides comprehensive services from concept to completion and beyond. Our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Specialising in planning designing and managing transportation systems we also restore and upgrade aging infrastructure. We support public and private clients in moving people and goods sustainably with a strategic focus on renewable energy and the electrification and decarbonisation of transportation.

Everyone belongs at AECOM

Were committed to diversity equity inclusion and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ Inclusive Employer.

About the role:

As Sector Director Highways youll take ownership of the strategic growth client engagement and delivery excellence of our Highways sector across Australia. Youll work closely with our regional and global leadership teams to position AECOM as the trusted partner of choice in the market driving innovation sustainability and digital transformation across every project.

Youll lead and grow a passionate multidisciplinary team fostering collaboration technical excellence and commercial success. This is a highly visible leadership role where your ability to engage clients influence strategy and deliver operational excellence will have a lasting impact across our business.

Qualifications :

How youll make a difference

• Develop and execute the sector-specific strategy aligned with regional and global priorities.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key clients partners and industry stakeholders.
• Drive sustainable growth through strategic pursuits bookings and revenue delivery.
• Lead talent strategy recruiting developing and empowering high-performing teams.
• Champion quality safety innovation and digital delivery across all projects.
• Collaborate across regions and business lines to deliver integrated growth and shared success.

The qualities that help you thrive

• Proven leadership across multidisciplinary teams bringing together design project management technical and commercial expertise.
• Strong client and business development mentality with experience partnering with government agencies contractors and industry consultants.
• Track record in business development and growth driving strategic pursuits market positioning and sustainable revenue generation.
• Deep commercial acumen operations leadership and risk management.
• Extensive industry experience (1015 years) within highways or transport infrastructure with strong familiarity with regional regulations Austroads standards and local procurement models.
   

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Additional Information :

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.  Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here:  AECOM

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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. 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