Technical Director - Structural Engineer (Buildings) at Aecom in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | Kablio

Role

Description

design review

client relations

code compliance

project delivery

technical leadership

mentoring

Drive innovation and excellence in project execution, reviewing design calculations, specifications, models, and drawings to ensure quality outcomes and coordinated multi-disciplinary delivery.
Build and maintain strategic client relationships, supporting business development and securing a strong pipeline of high-profile structural projects.
Further strengthen AECOM’s structural engineering presence in Sydney and across ANZ, influencing strategy, team growth, and national capability development.
Provide technical leadership and oversight of structural design, ensuring compliance with Australian codes, standards and best-practice engineering principles across all projects.
Lead the delivery of complex structural and multi-disciplinary building projects across sectors such as health, defence, transport, commercial, aviation, and data centres throughout Australia.
Mentor and develop senior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical growth, leadership capability, and a culture of engineering excellence.

Requirements

cpeng

civil engineering

structural design

project management

leadership

20+ years

Proven excellence in project and commercial management, leading multi-disciplinary teams on high-profile, technically challenging projects.
Chartership with Engineers Australia (CPEng), other registrations highly regarded.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging clients, contractors, consultants, and senior project teams.
Demonstrated leadership and personal drive to be a senior industry authority, mentoring engineers and fostering a high-performance, technically capable team.
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (or equivalent) with (ideally) 20+ years of consultancy experience delivering complex structural engineering projects.
Extensive technical expertise in structural design, with deep knowledge of Australian codes, standards and regulations.

Benefits

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
Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities
Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Born 1990

Year of Formation

The company was formed in 1990 through the merger of five legacy firms.

$16B annual revenue

Annual Revenue

The company generates over $16 billion in revenue annually and ranks highly in ENR's global design firm lists.

150+ countries

Global Presence

The company operates in over 150 countries worldwide.

Megaprojects delivery

Project Scope

The company is known for delivering megaprojects such as cable-stayed bridges, Olympic venues, ports, transit hubs, and disaster recovery works.

Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century.
Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada.
Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

Culture + Values

Safety first - We put safety at the core of everything we do.
Integrity - We act with the highest ethical standards.
Collaboration - We believe in the power of teamwork.
Innovation - We embrace creativity and foster new ideas.
Sustainability - We are committed to creating a sustainable future.

Environment + Sustainability

2040

Net Zero Carbon Target

Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.

50%

Emission Reduction Target

Committed to reducing operational carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.

Focus on decarbonization across client projects and operations.
Developed strategies for climate resilience and adaptation.
Initiated projects that contribute to sustainable infrastructure and urban planning.

Inclusion & Diversity

50% gender parity

Gender Parity Target

Aim to achieve gender balance in leadership positions by 2030.

35% increase

Women Leadership Growth

Achieved significant growth in women representation in leadership roles in 2022.

Committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity across the company.
Implemented programs to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

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Role

Description

design review

client relations

code compliance

project delivery

technical leadership

mentoring

Drive innovation and excellence in project execution, reviewing design calculations, specifications, models, and drawings to ensure quality outcomes and coordinated multi-disciplinary delivery.
Build and maintain strategic client relationships, supporting business development and securing a strong pipeline of high-profile structural projects.
Further strengthen AECOM’s structural engineering presence in Sydney and across ANZ, influencing strategy, team growth, and national capability development.
Provide technical leadership and oversight of structural design, ensuring compliance with Australian codes, standards and best-practice engineering principles across all projects.
Lead the delivery of complex structural and multi-disciplinary building projects across sectors such as health, defence, transport, commercial, aviation, and data centres throughout Australia.
Mentor and develop senior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical growth, leadership capability, and a culture of engineering excellence.

Requirements

cpeng

civil engineering

structural design

project management

leadership

20+ years

Proven excellence in project and commercial management, leading multi-disciplinary teams on high-profile, technically challenging projects.
Chartership with Engineers Australia (CPEng), other registrations highly regarded.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging clients, contractors, consultants, and senior project teams.
Demonstrated leadership and personal drive to be a senior industry authority, mentoring engineers and fostering a high-performance, technically capable team.
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (or equivalent) with (ideally) 20+ years of consultancy experience delivering complex structural engineering projects.
Extensive technical expertise in structural design, with deep knowledge of Australian codes, standards and regulations.

Benefits

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
Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities
Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Born 1990

Year of Formation

The company was formed in 1990 through the merger of five legacy firms.

$16B annual revenue

Annual Revenue

The company generates over $16 billion in revenue annually and ranks highly in ENR's global design firm lists.

150+ countries

Global Presence

The company operates in over 150 countries worldwide.

Megaprojects delivery

Project Scope

The company is known for delivering megaprojects such as cable-stayed bridges, Olympic venues, ports, transit hubs, and disaster recovery works.

Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century.
Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada.
Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

Culture + Values

Safety first - We put safety at the core of everything we do.
Integrity - We act with the highest ethical standards.
Collaboration - We believe in the power of teamwork.
Innovation - We embrace creativity and foster new ideas.
Sustainability - We are committed to creating a sustainable future.

Environment + Sustainability

2040

Net Zero Carbon Target

Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.

50%

Emission Reduction Target

Committed to reducing operational carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.

Focus on decarbonization across client projects and operations.
Developed strategies for climate resilience and adaptation.
Initiated projects that contribute to sustainable infrastructure and urban planning.

Inclusion & Diversity

50% gender parity

Gender Parity Target

Aim to achieve gender balance in leadership positions by 2030.

35% increase

Women Leadership Growth

Achieved significant growth in women representation in leadership roles in 2022.

Committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity across the company.
Implemented programs to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

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