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About the Role

Lead the delivery of complex aviation and pavement projects, provide technical leadership, project direction, and client engagement across a diverse portfolio. This role offers an opportunity to influence the future of aviation infrastructure in Australia and New Zealand, working with major airports and industry leaders on critical projects.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of complex aviation and pavement projects across Melbourne and the wider ANZ region
Build and strengthen relationships with airport operators, Defence clients, contractors and key industry stakeholders
Drive technical excellence across aviation pavement design, asset management and airside infrastructure projects
Support business development, work winning and strategic growth initiatives across the aviation market
Lead multidisciplinary teams through planning, design and project delivery phases
Provide project oversight as a Project Director, Design Manager or Senior Project Manager
Contribute to the development and execution of AECOM's ANZ Aviation strategy
Collaborate with AECOM's Global Aviation Technical Academy and international aviation network to bring world-class expertise to local projects

Requirements

Established aviation and/or pavement leader with deep technical expertise, commercial awareness, strong client relationships, and the ability to unite people around a shared vision
15+ years' experience across aviation infrastructure, airfield engineering and/or pavement engineering
Strong experience in aviation pavement design, assessment, checking and verification, with a sound understanding of airside pavement performance and construction
Demonstrated capability in the checking and verification of aviation/aircraft pavement works, including reviewing designs, construction methodologies and completed works against relevant standards and specifications
Proven experience leading complex aviation infrastructure projects from planning and design through to construction support
Experience working with commercial airports, defence clients or major transport infrastructure stakeholders
A strong understanding of aviation standards and guidelines, including CASA, ICAO, IATA and/or FAA frameworks
Demonstrated success building senior client relationships, identifying opportunities and contributing to business growth and winning work
Proven leadership capability, including mentoring and developing technical teams
Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and working across complex stakeholder environments
Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
A relevant engineering or related tertiary qualification, with Chartered status or equivalent highly regarded

Location

Melbourne, VIC
Australia
New Zealand

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

15+ years' experience

Education Level

Relevant engineering or related tertiary qualification
Chartered status or equivalent highly regarded

Benefits

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
Volunteer and representation leave
Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
Robust global well-being program

About the Company

AECOM is the world’s 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.
We combine local knowledge with global capability to help our clients solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes for communities, passengers and industry.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.
We champion integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and a pioneering mindset in a dynamic environment.
We foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where everyone is invited 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’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll 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.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.