Associate Director | Design & Engineering Leadership

Youve built your career in engineering. Now lead the bigger picture.

AECOM is looking for an experienced Associate Director to join our Auckland Buildings & Places team.

This is an opportunity for a senior engineering or building-services professional who has moved into design leadership project management and multidisciplinary delivery and is ready to have a bigger influence on projects clients and people.

Youll lead some of the most complex building projects across healthcare aviation defence education and commercial bringing together engineers architects and specialist teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Youll have the scale of AECOMs New Zealand Australian and global network behind you while having genuine influence over how projects are delivered and how our people develop.

What youll be doing

• Lead multidisciplinary design and delivery on complex building projects.
• Bring together engineering architectural and specialist disciplines to solve complex challenges.
• Lead design outcomes programme commercial performance quality and risk.
• Work directly with clients and build long-term relationships.
• Lead mentor and develop senior engineers and emerging leaders.
• Support major bids proposals and business development.
• Connect clients and project teams with AECOMs wider technical expertise.

Qualifications :

What were looking for

You might currently be a Mechanical / Electrical / Building Services Engineering Manager Principal Engineer Design Manager Project Manager Project Director or Associate Director.

Whats important is that youve moved beyond your individual discipline and have experience leading people coordinating multiple disciplines and taking ownership of complex project outcomes.

Youll bring:

• Significant experience in a building-services engineering consultancy or multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience leading complex building projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong client commercial and project management skills.
• The ability to influence senior stakeholders and bring people together.
• A genuine interest in developing people and growing a high-performing team.
• A relevant engineering or built environment qualification. Chartered status is advantageous.

You dont need to tick every box.

If youre a senior engineering leader who is ready to step into a broader role or already operating at this level and looking for greater scale and opportunity wed like 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         
• Flex 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

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.

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time