Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Sector Manager, Urbanism + Planning, QLD
Lead multidisciplinary urbanism team, grow business, and ensure project excellence in Queensland.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Sector Manager will inspire a high‑performing, inclusive team, foster collaboration, and provide clear cultural leadership. In Queensland, you will expand market presence, nurture trusted client partnerships, and lead strategic pursuits that shape cities. You will champion project governance, risk management, and the adoption of digital tools to improve outcomes. • Lead and inspire a high‑performing, inclusive multidisciplinary team of architects, landscape architects, urban designers and planners. • Drive market growth and client engagement in Queensland; build trusted relationships and lead strategic pursuits. • Ensure excellence in project delivery, quality, safety, risk management and consistent use of AECOM systems. • Champion digital innovation and the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance project outcomes and team capability. • Provide technical and governance leadership, overseeing quality, risk and delivery in large matrixed organizations. • Support inclusive hiring; accommodate disabilities, health or neurodiverse needs throughout the recruitment process.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸team leadership
- ▸client engagement
- ▸project delivery
- ▸risk management
- ▸digital innovation
- ▸governance oversight
What You Bring
We are seeking an experienced Urbanism + Planning professional to join our Queensland team as Sector Manager. The role will lead a multidisciplinary team of architects, landscape architects, urban designers and planners, while driving business growth, building client relationships, and ensuring technical excellence. The manager will also support team development and uphold AECOM’s standards of quality and safety. Ideal candidates hold a tertiary qualification in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning or a related discipline and are eligible for professional registration. They bring 20+ years of urbanism and planning experience, including leadership of complex multidisciplinary projects, strong business development skills, and a proven record of delivering high‑quality results. Experience with First Nations stakeholders, digital innovation and inclusive practice is highly valued. • Hold tertiary qualifications in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning or related fields, with professional registration eligibility. • Bring 20+ years of urbanism and planning experience, including leadership of complex multidisciplinary projects. • Demonstrate a strong track record in client relationship management, business development and winning strategic proposals. • Exhibit a strategic mindset with commitment to innovation, digital capability, inclusive practice and experience working with First Nations stakeholders.
Requirements
- ▸architecture
- ▸urban planning
- ▸20+ years
- ▸leadership
- ▸business development
- ▸digital innovation
Benefits
AECOM offers flexible work arrangements such as alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid options, plus the ability to purchase up to six weeks of additional annual leave and swap public holidays. Employees benefit from continuous learning programs, professional development courses, paid study leave and global career opportunities. The company provides a supportive, inclusive hiring process with accommodations for disabilities, health or neurodiverse needs. • Offer flexible work arrangements: alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid options. • Allow purchase of up to six weeks additional annual leave per year and flexible public holiday swaps. • Provide continuous learning opportunities: lunch‑and‑learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, paid study leave and global career pathways.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time