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Technical director ports and marine

Sydney
Aecom
Posted: 13 February
Offer description

We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Director for our Ports & Maritime team with strong Defence experience to join our team in Australia. This leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to drive innovation and excellence in maritime infrastructure projects across the region.

How you'll make a difference

* Lead and deliver large-scale technically complex ports and maritime infrastructure projects with a strong focus on quality innovation and client satisfaction.
* Leverage your extensive Defence experience to help win and delivery large scale maritime programs.
* Growing and coaching a cohort of passionate maritime professionals
* Provide strategic technical direction and leadership across project lifecycles mentoring engineers at all levels to support capability development and succession planning.
* Ensure rigorous compliance with local and international maritime codes and standards while proactively managing risk and safety considerations.
* Build and sustain strong client and stakeholder relationships collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated high-impact engineering solutions.
* Champion innovation in project delivery drive continuous improvement in quality assurance processes and represent the company as a thought leader through industry publications conference presentations and professional forums.

Qualifications

* Extensive experience in the Defence maritime sector managing and designing large scale maritime infrastructure programs.
* Proven project management and design experience dealing with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
* Track record of technical expertise delivering high quality Ports and Maritime projects.
* Proven experience pursuing and winning maritime infrastructure projects leveraging a depth of experience and collaboration across multidisciplinary global teams.
* Hold or eligible to hold an Australia baseline security clearance.

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
* 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

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time

Additional Information

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders past present and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: AECOM

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

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