Finance & Administration Officer — Construction

Niche Talent Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work options

Job summary

AECOM's Water Infrastructure group is seeking a Director, Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design delivery across major water and wastewater projects in Australia. The role focuses on technical excellence, governance, and client satisfaction while mentoring engineers and designers to strengthen the talent pipeline.

Based in Sydney or Newcastle with hybrid work options, the candidate will collaborate across business lines, contribute to strategic decisions, and engage diverse stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (CPEng highly regarded).
• Extensive mechanical design experience in water and/or wastewater projects in a dynamic consulting/design environment.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and multidisciplinary teams with strong commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review mechanical design delivery across major water, wastewater, and conveyance projects.
• Ensure technical quality, safety, governance, and client satisfaction.
• Mentor engineers and designers, growing the talent pipeline while maintaining technical excellence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients across sectors.

Skills

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Director, Mechanical Engineer - Water Infrastructure

Company Description
"Having worked over 20 years, in both consultancies and council, my experience working at AECOM has been refreshing and motivating" - Dominique Keirens, Sector Manager - Water Infrastructure, SEQ
Come grow with us.
Balancing the world's need for safe, reliable water with protecting this critical natural resource for the future requires a deep understanding of interconnected systems.
We work with clients across the entire project life cycle - from initial planning studies through final construction and operations and maintenance services - on both traditional and alternative project‑delivery options (design‑build, public‑private partnerships and financing).
With a robust design and construction division, AECOM offers a unique perspective on designing projects that are fully constructible.
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
AECOM's Water Infrastructure group is currently seeking an engaging and collaborative Mechanical Director to join our team, based in either our Sydney or Newcastle offices.
This role will give you the opportunity to network across all areas of the business and with our leading specialists in Australia and New Zealand and globally, building your professional profile and carving a career pathway that will make a difference.
How you'll make a difference

• Lead and review mechanical design delivery across major water, wastewater, and conveyance projects.
• Ensure technical and delivery excellence, maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, governance, and client satisfaction.
• You will guide and mentor engineers and designers, contributing to the growth of our talent pipeline whilst focusing on technical excellence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships working with various clients across a range of sectors.

Qualifications
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.
The qualities that help you thrive

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, with CPEng highly regarded.
• Extensive mechanical design experience in water and/or wastewater projects within a dynamic consulting and design environment.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and multidisciplinary teams, using strong commercial acumen and business analysis skills to deliver successful outcomes.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an ability build relationships and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders at varying levels.
• Commercial and strategic acumen, with the ability to make informed decisions that balance profitability, efficiency, and market insight.

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
• Volunteer and representation leave
• Flex public holidays - swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

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.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders - past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.

AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.

ReqID: J
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ANZ
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid