Major Projects Director Transmission

Due to significant growth across our Renewable Energy and broader Energy portfolio we have an exciting opportunity for a Major Projects Director to partner with key clients and lead the design delivery of major energy projects across Australia and New Zealand.

This leadership role offers exposure to complex high-profile projects and the opportunity to build long-term client relationships while shaping the future of AECOMs Energy capability based from our state-of-the-art Melbourne office.

What will a day in this role look like

• Provide senior technical and delivery leadership across complex transmission projects acting as a trusted advisor to clients
• Lead transmission engineering workstreams working closely with clients to shape strategy solve technical challenges and influence project outcomes
• Drive transmission planning and development activities supporting the technical development of large-scale grid infrastructure nationwide
• Operate at the forefront of major transmission projects collaborating with delivery partners and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Work closely with Major Project Delivery Leads and external partners to align technical commercial and program objectives

Qualifications :

The following qualifications and experience are highly regarded but we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every requirement.

What are we looking for from you

• Proven engineering background and a recognised technical leader in delivering major transmission projects in Australia
• Capability in operating as a technical and senior delivery lead across complex transmission programs managing major client work packages
• Strong proven commercial acumen in major project delivery and deep understanding of the Australian transmission market
• Ability to integrate diverse technical disciplines to drive successful project delivery toward a shared goal
• Demonstrated capability in mentoring engineers and developing multidisciplinary team capability within a consultancy environment.

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us

• Flexible Working Conditions (FlexWorks): Employees can utilize hybrid work-from-home arrangements flexible start/finish times and part-time options.
• Career Growth and Development:
  • Support for professional accreditation and chartership.
  • Internal training mentoring and young professional committees.
  • Structured Graduate and Summer Internship programs with mentoring.
• Compensation and Recognition: Competitive salaries peer rewards service milestone awards and employee savings/cashback programs.
• Well-being and Health: Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) gym rebates and mental health resources.
• Leave Benefits: Paid parental and partner leave plus the option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Inclusive Culture: Recognized as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality with strong commitments to diversity and inclusion. 

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.

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.

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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