Associate Director - Structural Engineering (buildings)

Nearheal Pty Ltd (trading as Nearheal); Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Extra annual leave

Flexible public holidays

Professional development & study leave

Job summary

AECOM in Sydney seeks an experienced Associate Director – Structural Engineer to lead complex building projects within our Building Structures team. You’ll guide end-to-end design delivery, uphold technical quality, and mentor a growing Sydney-based structural group within the National Building Engineering division.

You’ll apply your Chartered Engineer credentials and 15+ years of consultancy experience to shape solutions for health, defence, transport, and commercial sectors, while nurturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in civil engineering with extensive consultancy experience.
• Chartership with Engineers Australia (CPEng) or equivalent preferred.
• Strong structural design capabilities and knowledge of Australian codes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven track record in leading complex projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex structural and multi-disciplinary building projects.
• Oversee design and end-to-end delivery with strong coordination.
• Develop and maintain client relationships to support pipeline.
• Provide technical leadership on major projects and mentor staff.
• Grow Sydney presence within the national Building Engineering group.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Structural Design

Client Management

Leadership & Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

Job description

AECOM

Company Description

Come and grow with us.

Our global portfolio of work comprises the design of iconic and award-winning buildings and landscapes. From strategic planning through to project realisation, the connections we make among people and place provide sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve. We place a premium on investing in digital capabilities and innovations which bring a unique consistency and efficiency to our scalable work. Together with our clients, we are working to evolve and elevate the built environment across sectors including social infrastructure, transit, technology and logistics, and commercial and corporate real estate, while focusing on solutions that promote long term health and wellbeing for all.

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

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Associate Director – Structural Engineer to join our Building Structures team in Sydney.

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 Sydney-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 strong coordination across the wider AECOM team.
• Use your local network and strong communication skills to build on existing client relationships, develop new connections and support business development, helping maintain a strong pipeline of structural and major building projects.
• Provide technical leadership on major and complex projects, bringing your experience to solve challenging design issues and deliver practical outcomes for clients.
• Lead and mentor the structural team while playing a key role in growing AECOM’s presence and capability in Sydney as part of the national Building Engineering group.

Qualifications

The qualities that help you thrive:

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering (or equivalent) with (ideally) 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.

Please note: Australian citizenship is preferred due to the nature of this role.

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
• 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.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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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.