Team Manager – Environment

Being trusted and inspired being given opportunities to grow open communication and inclusiveness. All of these make company culture unique and are why I enjoy working at AECOM! 

Come grow with us.

AECOMs environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance manage impacts and reduce risks including obtaining permits and approvals decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats water quality stakeholder engagement and cultural resources promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage.

AECOM is looking for an experienced and motivated leader based in Canberra to lead our environment team to deliver and grow a strong pipeline of growth projects across a diversity of market sectors.

How youll make a difference

• Lead and inspire a high performing team fostering a culture of collaboration technical excellence safety and quality across project delivery.
• Drive strategic growth by building strong client relationships supporting business development initiatives and contributing to winning proposals and bids.
• Oversee the successful delivery of projects providing authoritative technical guidance and ensuring outcomes meet client and business expectations.
• Mentor and develop team members at all levels supporting technical capability career growth and future leadership development.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders using strong communication negotiation and problem-solving skills to resolve complex issues.
• Take a proactive approach to operational and project challenges using sound judgement to anticipate risks solve problems and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications :

The qualities that help you thrive

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply all applications will be considered.

• Bachelor of Science or a related discipline with ideally 13 years of relevant industry experience.
• Chartered status or professional membership with a relevant industry body will be highly regarded.
• Proven experience managing complex projects and delivering high quality outcomes within challenging timeframes.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills with a passion for mentoring collaboration and developing high performing teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
• Commercially minded client focused and highly organised with strong problem-solving skills sound judgement and attention to detail.

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         
• 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 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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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