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Design manager - ports

Melbourne
Aecom
Design
Posted: 23 April
Offer description

With a growing pipeline of work in Melbourne, you'll be part of a collaborative team delivering complex, high-impact projects that support trade, connectivity and coastal communities, while staying closely connected to our broader regional network.

How you'll make a difference

* Lead the design management and delivery of ports and maritime infrastructure projects, including port expansions, marine structures, coastal infrastructure and waterfront developments.
* Own and manage packages of work, taking accountability for scope, program, technical delivery and client outcomes.
* Coordinate with AECOM teams across Australia and across the globe, leveraging our design capability to deliver complex maritime infrastructure projects. Act as the client interface, building trusted relationships with port authorities, government agencies and private sector clients.
* Manage project delivery end-to-end, including design and commercial management, programme coordination and multidisciplinary technical integration.
* Provide leadership across maritime and coastal engineering disciplines, ensuring designs align with industry standards and best practice. Support the growth of AECOM's Ports & Maritime capability globally, mentoring engineers and strengthening delivery teams.

Qualifications

* Significant experience as a Design Manager, Technical Lead, Project Manager or Senior Engineer within ports, coastal or maritime infrastructure projects.
* Strong experience managing multidisciplinary design teams across complex maritime infrastructure projects.
* Experience delivering design and planning for ports, marine structures, coastal infrastructure or waterfront developments.
* Demonstrated ability to own and deliver packages of work within major infrastructure programs.
* Strong client engagement and stakeholder management skills, particularly with port authorities, government agencies or major infrastructure clients.
* Experience coordinating teams across multiple offices, regions or international delivery environments.
* A passion for delivering infrastructure that supports coastal communities, trade and long-term economic growth.

Why you'll 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
* Volunteer and representation leave
* Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

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; we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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