Maritime Infrastructure Design & Delivery Lead

Aecom; Rockhampton Regional; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Additional annual leave

Flexible public holidays

Professional development

Job summary

AECOM is expanding its Ports & Maritime capability across Australia and seeks experienced Design Managers, Technical Leads, Project Managers or Senior Engineers to drive design management and delivery for ports and coastal infrastructure. You will own packages of work, lead multidisciplinary teams, and maintain strong client relationships across government, port authorities and private sector clients.

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Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Design Manager, Technical Lead, Project Manager or Senior Engineer within ports, coastal or maritime infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary design teams across complex maritime infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering design and planning for ports, marine structures, coastal infrastructure or waterfront developments.
• Demonstrated ability to own and deliver packages of work within major infrastructure programs.
• Strong client engagement and stakeholder management skills, particularly with port authorities, government agencies or major infrastructure clients.
• Experience coordinating teams across multiple offices, regions or international delivery environments.
• A passion for delivering infrastructure that supports coastal communities, trade and long-term economic growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design management and delivery of ports and maritime infrastructure projects, including port expansions, marine structures, coastal infrastructure and waterfront developments.
• Own and manage packages of work, taking accountability for scope, program, technical delivery and client outcomes.
• Coordinate with AECOM teams across Australia and globally, leveraging our design capability to deliver complex maritime infrastructure projects.
• Act as the client interface, building trusted relationships with port authorities, government agencies and private sector clients.
• Manage project delivery end-to-end, including design and commercial management, programme coordination and multidisciplinary technical integration.
• Provide leadership across maritime and coastal engineering disciplines, ensuring designs align with industry standards and best practice.
• Support the growth of AECOM’s Ports & Maritime capability globally, mentoring engineers and strengthening delivery teams.

Skills

Design management

Project leadership

Maritime engineering

Stakeholder management

Job description

AECOM is expanding its Ports & Maritime capability across Australia and seeks experienced Design Managers, Technical Leads, Project Managers or Senior Engineers to drive design management and delivery for ports and coastal infrastructure. You will own packages of work, lead multidisciplinary teams, and maintain strong client relationships across government, port authorities and private sector clients.

Join a globally connected firm with hybrid work options, opportunities to mentor teams, and a