Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Associate Director - Defence Infrastructure
Lead defence market strategy, client engagement and capability growth for AECOM in Western Australia.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this role you will collaborate with industry leaders and technical specialists as part of a dynamic, consultative team on defence infrastructure projects across Australia. You will leverage existing networks and build new relationships within Defence and partner organisations, contribute to the Defence Client Account Management strategy, mentor emerging talent, and support quality and service delivery initiatives such as DSC, DSSC, advisory and environmental services. You will also champion innovation and digital solutions to enhance client value and project outcomes. • Lead AECOM’s Defence market strategy in Western Australia, driving client engagement and regional capability growth. • Collaborate with industry leaders and technical specialists on defence infrastructure projects across Australia. • Build and maintain key relationships within Defence and partner networks. • Contribute to Defence Client Account Management strategy and mentor emerging talent. • Champion innovation and digital solutions to enhance client value and project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸market strategy
- ▸client engagement
- ▸infrastructure projects
- ▸digital innovation
- ▸account management
- ▸mentoring
What You Bring
AECOM has created a unique Associate Director level Civil Engineer opportunity within its growing Defence Infrastructure practice in ANZ. The role leads AECOM’s Defence market strategy in Western Australia, driving client engagement, expanding regional capabilities, and supporting strategic pursuits across Defence design and consulting services. The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree or equivalent and has demonstrated experience managing complex projects and meeting delivery requirements. Extensive experience within Australian Defence Infrastructure and relevant security clearances are essential, along with strong leadership and excellent interpersonal skills. • Civil Engineering degree or equivalent. • Proven experience managing complex projects and meeting delivery requirements. • Extensive experience in Australian Defence Infrastructure with required clearances. • Strong leadership and excellent interpersonal skills.
Requirements
- ▸civil engineering
- ▸project management
- ▸defence infrastructure
- ▸security clearance
- ▸leadership
- ▸interpersonal
Benefits
AECOM offers flexible work arrangements—including hybrid, part‑time, job‑sharing and alternative start/finish times—along with the ability to purchase up to six weeks of additional annual leave, volunteer and representation leave, and flexible public‑holiday swapping. We foster an inclusive culture, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds and providing accommodations for disabilities or neurodiverse conditions. • Flexible work arrangements including hybrid, part‑time, job‑sharing and alternative start/finish times. • Option to purchase up to six weeks of additional paid annual leave per year. • Volunteer and representation leave, and flexible public‑holiday swapping.
Work Environment
Hybrid