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Director Major Projects, Design & Delivery I Energy

SeniorFull-timeOfficeSydney NSW, AustraliaProfessional servicesEngineeringPosted 2 months agoVerified 1 month ago
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About the job

The Director Major Projects, Design & Delivery job at AECOM is an exciting opportunity to lead the strategic design approach for critical Transmission and Distribution infrastructure projects across Eastern Australia. This role is pivotal in elevating AECOM's multidisciplinary design reputation in the energy sector while fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Join a team that values innovation, inclusivity, and the drive to make a difference in Australia's energy transition.

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You'll be responsible for

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Leading design approach

Lead and develop the design approach on major energy projects, unifying diverse stakeholders (including client and construction partners) across multiple technical disciplines behind a clear technical project strategy.
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Providing technical leadership

Provide senior technical and delivery leadership, enabling the delivery of complex Transmission & Distribution engineering workstreams—shaping strategy, solving technical challenges, and influencing project outcomes.
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Ensuring design excellence

Ensure design excellence across AECOM and client technical teams ensuring high standards of quality, safety, digital innovation, and client satisfaction.

Key criteria

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Design and engineering leadership experience

Proven experience leading diverse technical teams on major energy projects.

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Client relationship management skills

Ability to build and maintain positive client relationships as a trusted advisor.

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National Engineering Register registration

Registration required, ideally with Chartered Professional Engineer designation.

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5 criteria for this job
Design and engineering leadership experience
Proven experience leading diverse technical teams on major energy projects.

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Client relationship management skills
Ability to build and maintain positive client relationships as a trusted advisor.

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National Engineering Register registration
Registration required, ideally with Chartered Professional Engineer designation.

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Complex project delivery expertise
Experience managing major client work packages in transmission programs.

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Mentorship and coaching capability
Passion for developing the next generation of engineers in the field.

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