Overview
Due to significant growth across our Renewable Energy and broader Energy portfolio, we have an exciting opportunity for a Major Projects Director to partner with key clients and lead the design delivery of major energy projects across Australia and New Zealand. This leadership role offers exposure to complex, high-profile projects and the opportunity to build long-term client relationships while shaping the future of AECOM’s Energy capability, based from our state-of-the-art Melbourne office.
What will a day in this role look like?
* Provide senior technical and delivery leadership across complex transmission projects, acting as a trusted advisor to clients
* Lead transmission engineering workstreams, working closely with clients to shape strategy, solve technical challenges and influence project outcomes
* Drive transmission planning and development activities, supporting the technical development of large-scale grid infrastructure nationwide
* Operate at the forefront of major transmission projects, collaborating with delivery partners and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions
* Work closely with Major Project Delivery Leads and external partners to align technical, commercial and program objectives
Qualifications
The following qualifications and experience are highly regarded, but we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.
What are we looking for from you?
* Proven engineering background and a recognised technical leader in delivering major transmission projects in Australia
* Capability in operating as a technical and senior delivery lead across complex transmission programs, managing major client work packages
* Strong proven commercial acumen in major project delivery and deep understanding of the Australian transmission market
* Ability to integrate diverse technical disciplines to drive successful project delivery toward a shared goal
* Demonstrated capability in mentoring engineers and developing multidisciplinary team capability within a consultancy environment
Why you’ll love working with us
* Flexible Working Conditions (FlexWorks): Employees can utilize hybrid work-from-home arrangements, flexible start/finish times, and part-time options.
* Career Growth and Development:
o Support for professional accreditation and chartership.
o Internal training, mentoring, and young professional committees.
o Structured Graduate and Summer Internship programs with mentoring.
* Compensation and Recognition:Competitive salaries, peer rewards, service milestone awards, and employee savings/cashback programs.
* Well-being and Health:Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), gym rebates, and mental health resources.
* Leave Benefits:Paid parental and partner leave, plus the option to purchase additional annual leave.
* Inclusive Culture:Recognized as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, with strong commitments to diversity and inclusion.
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.
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About AECOM
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. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com.
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