Highways Design Director — Transport Infrastructure (Hybrid)

AECOM; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Hybrid work options

Extra annual leave

Volunteer and representation leave

Public holidays flex

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Design Manager for Brisbane and South East Queensland to lead major highways and transport design packages from concept to detailed design and construction support. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams across offices and act as a pivotal interface with clients and stakeholders.

You will strengthen our design leadership capability regionally, delivering complex projects, mentoring professionals, and driving innovation with a focus on quality, sustainability, and client

Qualifications

• 20+ years' experience delivering major highways, roads or transport infrastructure projects.
• Extensive experience leading multidisciplinary design teams on large-scale infrastructure programs.
• Senior leadership experience such as Technical Director, Design Director, Design Manager, Project Director or Discipline Leader.
• Strong relationships across the Queensland transport market, including with state government and delivery partners.
• Proven ability to secure, lead and deliver major projects balancing technical, commercial and client objectives.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing project performance, risk and profitability.
• Track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Chartered Engineer status and professional memberships highly regarded.
• Passion for technical excellence, client service and shaping transport infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across major highways and transport infrastructure programs in South East Queensland.
• Lead design management and technical delivery from planning to construction support.
• Act as trusted advisor to clients including government agencies and partners.
• Oversee project portfolios with focus on technical excellence and client outcomes.
• Drive business development, client engagement and pursuits to strengthen AECOM's market position.
• Build and maintain executive-level client relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Mentor Design Managers, Project Managers and technical specialists.
• Collaborate with regional teams across ANZ to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Highways design leadership

Discipline leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Client relationship management

Commercial acumen

Team development

Technical excellence

Education

Chartered Engineer

Professional memberships

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Design Manager for Brisbane and South East Queensland to lead major highways and transport design packages from concept to detailed design and construction support. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams across offices and act as a pivotal interface with clients and stakeholders.

You will strengthen our design leadership capability regionally, delivering complex projects, mentoring professionals, and driving innovation with a focus on quality, sustainability, and client