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Design manager

Newcastle
Aecom
Design
Posted: 14 September
Offer description

Overview

AECOM is delivering some of Australia's most critical water infrastructure projects. With major investment in dam infrastructure and long-term partnerships with Dam owners nationwide, we offer an unparalleled opportunity to work on complex and high-impact projects across the country. With AECOM's flexibility, base yourself in either our Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Sydney, Perth or Melbourne offices.

We specialise in asset management and offer comprehensive planning, design, and construction for water infrastructure. From irrigation to raw water assets, we optimise efficiency, increase ROI, and reduce costs. Trusted by municipal water companies, we ensure safe drinking water, sanitation, and environmental protection. Our solutions—ranging from urban flood protection to hydroelectricity—help create climate-resilient, water-sensitive cities that benefit both people and the planet.

We're 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.

Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube — explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and more.


How you'll make a difference

* Utilise your dams expertise, leadership, coordination and communication skills to engage and guide project delivery teams, working closely with end clients and contractors
* Be responsible for overall design delivery with ultimate carriage on design project decisions
* Ensure dams projects are delivered within quality, time and budget constraints
* Collaborate with leaders across our ANZ team for project delivery, and assist with project resourcing and business initiatives


Qualifications

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired. If you don't tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit; please apply, all applications will be considered.

* Relevant tertiary qualifications and consulting experience
* Experience in dams engineering and design; desirable 8+ years; proven track record delivering large projects on time, within budget and high quality
* Excellent communication skills and high-quality technical and non-technical report writing
* Client relationship/management skills and experience


Additional Information

* 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
* Annual professional membership cover
* Corporate health insurance discount, free annual flu vaccinations and skin checks

Ready to push the limits of what's 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.

ReqID: J10125167

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ANZ

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd


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