Associate Director Structural Engineering - Building Engineering

Aecom Australia Pty Ltd; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work options

Additional annual leave

Professional development

Global career opportunities

Job summary

AECOM in Perth is seeking an experienced Associate Director Structural Engineer to lead and grow our Building Engineering team. You will oversee complex structural designs across health, defence, transport, commercial, aviation and data centre sectors, delivering projects with technical excellence and strong client collaboration.

Join a global infrastructure consultancy that values leadership, mentoring, and a robust Perth presence within our national Building Engineering group, with flexible

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering (or equivalent) with 15+ years of consultancy experience delivering structural engineering projects in the buildings industry.
• Chartership with Engineers Australia (CPEng), other registrations highly regarded.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and stakeholders.
• Proven competency in project and commercial management, with a track record of successfully leading complex projects.
• Demonstrated personal drive to excel in the industry and mentor others to achieve high performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex structural and multi-disciplinary building projects across sectors including health, defence, transport, commercial, aviation and data centres throughout Australia.
• Oversee structural design and end-to-end project delivery, ensuring technical quality and seamless coordination across other disciplines within AECOM.
• Utilise your local network and outstanding communication skills to strengthen existing business relationships, cultivate new client connections, and support business development ensuring to maintain a robust pipeline of structural and major building projects.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to the structural team while helping grow AECOM’s presence and capability in Perth as part of the national Building Engineering group.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Structural design

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

The Role

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Associate Director Structural Engineer - to help lead and grow our Building Engineering team in Perth.

This role offers a rare chance to step into an Associate Director position within our National Building Engineering team, contributing to landmark projects across ANZ while helping to grow and shape our Perth-based team.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Lead the delivery of complex structural and multi-disciplinary building projects across sectors including health, defence, transport, commercial, aviation and data centres throughout Australia.
• Oversee structural design and end-to-end project delivery, ensuring technical quality and seamless coordination across other disciplines within AECOM.
• Utilise your local network and outstanding communication skills to strengthen existing business relationships, cultivate new client connections, and support business development ensuring to maintain a robust pipeline of structural and major building projects.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to the structural team while helping grow AECOM’s presence and capability in Perth as part of the national Building Engineering group.

Qualifications

The qualities that help you thrive:

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering (or equivalent) with 15+ years of consultancy experience delivering structural engineering projects in the buildings industry.
• Chartership with Engineers Australia (CPEng), other registrations highly regarded.
• Strong technical expertise in structural design, with a thorough understanding of Australian codes, standards and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and stakeholders.
• Proven competency in project and commercial management, with a track record of successfully leading complex projects.
• Demonstrated personal drive to excel in the industry and mentor others to achieve high performance.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing and hybrid work options.
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities.

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.