Client Director, Transportation, Victoria
* Full‐time
* State/Province: Victoria
* Business Group: DCS
* Legal Entity: AECOM
* Business Line: Transportation
* Work Location Model: Hybrid
* Operating Group: International
* Primary Location: AU ‐ Melbourne, VIC ‐ Collins Square
Come grow with us. AECOM is involved in the most interesting and challenging transport infrastructure projects that are shaping the future of Australia and New Zealand. Our teams work collaboratively across the world, leveraging local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Our expertise in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems allows us to help public and private clients move people and goods in smarter, more advanced, and sustainable ways.
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Client Director to lead and grow a confidential, strategic enterprise account within our Transport line of business. The role stewards a multi‐year portfolio encompassing network upgrades and expansions across road and rail corridors, stations and precincts, tunnels and interchanges, as well as mobility and ITS solutions, active transport, bus programs, and digital/asset data transformation.
Key Responsibilities
* Set the account vision and strategy while cultivating C‐suite and senior relationships across Australia and New Zealand.
* Orchestrate integrated delivery across advisory, planning and approvals, design and engineering, digital and data, environmental and sustainability, and program/project management to achieve measurable outcomes in safety, reliability, capacity and decarbonisation.
* Uncover client goals and challenges, align engineering solutions with their objectives, and drive pipeline origination and qualification.
* Shape win themes for major pursuits, embed ESG and resilience considerations in bids, and mobilise enterprise capabilities to create differentiated value.
* Provide senior oversight on strategic initiatives such as executive workshops, stakeholder engagement, and regular business reviews that offer performance insights and improvement actions.
* Champion client experience and continuous improvement, ensuring timely, quality and compliant delivery.
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven experience in account management, preferably within transport engineering or technical services, with a strong growth track record on complex, multi‐service accounts.
* Results‐driven focus on measurable outcomes, client satisfaction and portfolio growth.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport, influence senior stakeholders and maintain enduring client relationships.
* Strong business acumen and ability to identify and capitalise on revenue opportunities, complemented by creative problem‐solving and innovative solutions.
* Experience working with capture, pursuit and CAM teams on positioning activities for major pursuits.
* Degree in business, engineering, project management, strategy, or a related field.
Benefits & Opportunities
* 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.
* Flexible public holidays – swap for other dates.
* Continuous learning and growth programs, including lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave and global career opportunities.
Equal Opportunity
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.
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