Technical Director - Highways
Company Description
Come grow with us.
AECOM is involved in the most interesting and challenging transport infrastructure projects that are shaping the landscape around us and defining the future of Australia and NZ. We live and breathe culture, making sure our lives are integrated with our professional development and we actively enjoy the journey.
Our teams work collaboratively across the world and our transportation experts leverage 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.
Everyone belongs at AECOM
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.
Job Description
AECOM's Melbourne Highways team is delivering some of Victoria's most important transport infrastructure projects, helping shape the future of how people and communities connect across the state and beyond.
As a senior leader within our ANZ Transport business, you will combine technical excellence, project leadership, client relationship management and strategic growth to help drive the continued success of our Highways team. You will work alongside some of the industry's leading professionals, contributing to major pursuits, mentoring future leaders and influencing the direction of transport infrastructure across Victoria and Australia.
How you'll make a difference
Lead the delivery of complex highways and transport infrastructure projects across Victoria and ANZ
Provide technical leadership and strategic direction across multidisciplinary project teams
Build and strengthen relationships with key clients including the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning, Major Road Projects Victoria, local government and private sector clients
Identify and lead business development opportunities, strategic pursuits and work winning activities
Mentor, develop and inspire technical and project delivery teams across the business
Contribute to the growth, capability and long-term strategy of the Highways business
Collaborate with leaders across Australia and New Zealand to drive innovation, best practice and project excellence
Represent AECOM in the market through industry engagement, client relationships and thought leadership
Qualifications
The qualities that help you thrive
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick every box, we still encourage you to apply.
Extensive experience delivering highways, roads and transport infrastructure projects within a consulting environment
Strong relationships and experience working with Victorian transport clients
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex infrastructure projects
Demonstrated success in client relationship management, business development and work winning
Strong commercial acumen with experience managing project performance and contributing to business growth
Recognised technical expertise within the highways and transport sector
Chartered status and/or RPEV highly regarded
A passion for mentoring and developing high-performing teams
Additional Information
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
- Volunteer and representation leave
- Flex public holidays - swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
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.
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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. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
